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190408-F-RI665-004

A KC-46A Pegasus from McConnell Air Force Base maneuvers into position to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker April 8, 2019, over Kansas. The KC-135 can transfer a maximum load of 200,000 pounds of fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Skyler Combs)
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190408-F-RI665-004

Senior Airman Garrett Tholken, 349th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, observes SrA Madison Dolata, 349th ARS boom operator, during the refueling of a KC-46A Pegasus April 8, 2019, over Kansas. Dolata is the first McConnell Airman to refuel the KC-46. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Skyler Combs)
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First KC-135 to KC-46 Refueling Sortie

Senior Airman Madison Dolata, 349th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, prepares to refuel a KC-46A Pegasus during a sortie April 8, 2019, over Kansas. The sortie marked McConnnell Air Force Base’s first air refueling of a KC-46 by a KC-135 Stratotanker. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Skyler Combs)
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190320-F-XK483-0034

Staff Sgt. Ralph D’Ambrosio III, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron KC-46A Pegasus work manager, refers to a technical order March 20, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. New ideas, plans and processes are being created here at McConnell to help build the foundation for the KC-46 fleet that will spread throughout the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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190320-F-XK483-0041

Staff Sgt. Christian Eads, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion specialist, removes a panel above a KC-46 Pegasus engine March 20, 2019 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The A-check team is responsible for conducting multiple operational tests to include lubricating landing gear, flight controls and engine components. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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190320-F-XK483-0018

Airman Ty Roberts, 22nd Maintenance Squadron crew chief, removes a screw on a KC-46 Pegasus wing panel March 20, 2019 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The panel was removed to access points to inspect and lubricate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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190320-F-XK483-0022

Staff Sgt. Ralph D’Ambrosio III, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron KC-46A Pegasus work manager, lubricates a forward trunnion bearing March 20, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. It is estimated that the first A-check will be between 240 and 320 work hours based on initial training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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190320-F-XK483-0008

Airman Ty Roberts, 22nd Maintenance Squadron crew chief, removes a screw on a KC-46A Pegasus wing panel, while Staff Sgt. Benjamin Daley, 22nd MXS crew chief, holds the panel in place March 20, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Maintenance Airmen performed the first A-check inspection on the Air Force’s first KC-46. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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190320-F-XK483-0013

Twenty-Second Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs perform an A-check on a KC-46A Pegasus March 20, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. A typical A-check is a 60-day maintenance inspection that focuses on the lubrication and inspection of critical aircraft components. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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Team McConnell performs KC-46 fuel tank maintenance

A KC-46A Pegasus is prepared for fuel tank maintenance March 20, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Fuel systems repair technicians entered the tanks after the aircraft was safe for maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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190125-F-JA727-2179

U.S. Airmen with the 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron tow a new KC-46A Pegasus aircraft into Hangar 1126 at McConnell Air Force base, Kansas, Jan. 25, 2019. The KC-46 was displayed at center stage to allow guests a closer look inside the new aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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KC-46 acceptance inspection

A KC-46A Pegasus boom is extended for an acceptance inspection Feb. 14, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The refueling boom system is controlled by the boom operator, who sits in an air refueling operator station with panoramic displays that help provide wing-tip to wing-tip situational awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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KC-46 acceptance inspection

Master Sgt. Chris Hughes, 22nd Maintenance Squadron hydraulics craftsman, performs an acceptance inspection on a KC-46A Pegasus boom Feb. 14, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Hydraulics Airmen are responsible for internal repairs, which can include fuel supply, electrical, mechanical and hydraulics systems of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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KC-46 acceptance inspection

Master Sgt. Chris Hughes, 22nd Maintenance Squadron hydraulics craftsman, climbs onto a B4 stand to begin an acceptance inspection on a KC-46A Pegasus boom Feb. 14, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The KC-46 is able to pump fuel through a boom and drogue via wing aerial refueling pods. The additional refueling systems equip the aircraft with the ability to provide fuel to most fixed-wing, receivable aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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KC-46 acceptance inspection

Master Sgt. Chris Hughes, 22nd Maintenance Squadron hydraulics craftsman, and Staff Sgt. Jamie Berridy, 22nd MXS electrical environmental craftsman, watch as a KC-46A Pegasus boom extends for an acceptance inspection Feb. 14, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Along with the boom, the KC-46 can be equipped with wing aerial refueling pods, which gives the aircraft the capability to perform multi-point, simultaneous aerial refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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KC-46 Arrival Ceremony

Gen. Paul J. Selva, 10th Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, wears a patch with the Keeper of The Plains and the Wichita flag at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Jan. 31, 2019. “To participate today in the delivery of the KC-46 Pegasus to McConnell is special to me. You are going to shape the future of air refueling.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Bernal Del Agua)
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KC-46 Arrival Ceremony

Gen. Paul J. Selva, 10th Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks to Airmen at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Jan. 31, 2019, during a welcoming ceremony for the delivery of the third and fourth KC-46A Pegasus aircraft. McConnell is expected to receive 18 new KC-46s during the initial allocation to the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Bernal Del Agua)
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KC-46 Arrival Ceremony

Gen. Paul J. Selva, 10th Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks during a welcoming ceremony for the delivery of the third and fourth KC-46A Pegasus aircraft at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Jan. 31, 2019. Global air refueling is the foundation of global mobility and the bedrock of the nation’s ability to deploy forces. The KC-46 is the newest aircraft in the Air Force’s strategic arsenal, and it will operate along with the KC-135 Stratotanker and the KC-10 Extender. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Bernal Del Agua)
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190125-F-JA727-0248

Fire trucks assigned to the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron perform a water-salute while the first KC-46A Pegasus taxis to Hangar 1126 Jan. 25, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Maintainers towed the aircraft to the front of a hangar to be presented during the KC-46 arrival ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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McConnell completes $267 million KC-46 construction

The sun rises over the KC-46 Pegasus three-bay hangar Oct. 12, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. All KC-46 construction on McConnell has been completed, and the base now stands ready to be the first to accept the new aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)
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