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Hydraulic Airmen maintain KC-46 boom

Staff Sgt. Kris McKee, 22nd Maintenance Squadron hydraulics craftsman, lines the interior of a KC-46A Pegasus telescoping tube with an O-ring March 13, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The O-ring provides a seal around the telescoping tube, ensuring the fuel is properly distributed to the receiving aircraft when connected. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Hydraulic systems Airmen service KC-46

Senior Airman Ryan Fugit and Senior Airman Steven Scott, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron hydraulic journeymen, drain skydrol, specialized hydraulic fluid, from a KC-46A Pegasus’ center hydraulic system reservoir Jan. 7, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The skydrol was drained into a 55-gallon drum to flush contaminated liquid after a gear swing, a method used to cycle fluid in an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Hydraulic systems Airmen service KC-46

Staff Sgt. J. Brannon Dubose, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron KC-46A Pegasus hydraulic systems craftsman, connects a hose to a drum containing skydrol, hydraulic fluid used for the KC-46, Jan. 7, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Hydraulic systems Airmen drained and replaced the aircraft’s fluid due to a contamination. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Hydraulic systems Airmen service KC-46

Staff Sgt. J. Brannon Dubose, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron KC-46A Pegasus hydraulic systems craftsman, hand-pumps hydraulic fluid into a KC-46 Jan. 7, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Due to the contamination, the skydrol in the aircraft was replaced in order to ensure the prolonged use of the aircraft for future air refueling operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Hydraulics Airmen enter the KC-135 "hellhole"

Staff Sgt. Logan Schiermeyer, 22nd Maintenance Squadron hydraulics systems craftsman, ascends stairs towards the tail access compartment on a KC-135 Stratotanker during an isochronal inspection Dec. 2, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The boom hoist unit, located inside the tail access compartment, enables the boom hoist cable to lift and lower the boom, and it is serviced every two years during an isochronal inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Hydraulics Airmen enter the KC-135 "hellhole"

Staff Sgt. Logan Schiermeyer, 22nd Maintenance Squadron hydraulics systems craftsman, removes a boom hoist gear box from a KC-135 Stratotanker during an isochronal inspection Dec. 2, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The gear box is maintained each isochronal inspection, which occurs every two years. It is a part of the boom hoist unit, which utilizes a cable to maneuver the boom during aerial refueling operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Hydraulics Airmen enter the KC-135 "hellhole"

Staff Sgt. Logan Schiermeyer, 22nd Maintenance Squadron hydraulics systems craftsman, services a boom hoist gear box from a KC-135 Stratotanker during an isochronal inspection Dec. 2, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Specialized oil is replaced during the inspection, ensuring the gear box is able to support the operation of the boom hoist cable. The cable, connected to the boom hoist unit, lifts and lowers the boom during refueling operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Hydraulics Airmen enter the KC-135 "hellhole"

Staff Sgt. Logan Schiermeyer, 22nd Maintenance Squadron hydraulics systems craftsman, loosens nuts on a KC-135 Stratotanker boom hoist gear box during an isochronal inspection Dec. 2, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The gear box is removed from the tanker and serviced during the inspection. This allows the boom hoist unit to continue to operate the boom hoist cable that maneuvers the boom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Hydraulics Airmen enter the KC-135 "hellhole"

Staff Sgt. Logan Schiermeyer, 22nd Maintenance Squadron hydraulics systems craftsman, replaces specialized oil inside of KC-135 Stratotanker boom hoist gear box during an isochronal inspection Dec. 2, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The gear box’s lubricant is replaced to ensure the tanker’s boom is fully operational and can efficiently support McConnell’s refueling mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Hydraulics Airmen inspect boom

Airmen from the 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron hydraulics shop inspect the boom on a KC-135 Stratotanker, Aug. 13, 2015, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The Airmen conducted an hourly post-flight inspection of the aircraft to avoid issues that could prevent it from flying safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Victor J. Caputo)
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Idea brings $10,000 for McConnell civilian

Jim Shores, 22nd Operations Support Squadron short range scheduling chief, poses for a portrait outside of the flightline, Aug. 23, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Shores was awarded $10,000 as part of the Innovative Development through Employee Awareness program for saving Air Mobility Command approximately $472 thousand a year in fuel waste. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jose L. Leon)
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Innovation can be anyone's idea

Tech. Sgt. Clayton Allen, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Plans and Programs NCO in-charge, installs an alert route sign on a base light pole, Nov. 17, 2016, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Allen and Master Sgt. Bartek Bachleda, 22nd ARW XP superintendent, designed and built the signs, potentially saving the Air Force millions of dollars. (Courtesy photo/Master Sgt. Bartek Bachleda)
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Innovative McConnell Airmen Save Air Force Money

Senior Airman Colton Fogler, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology journeyman, works on a boom azimuth pulley for the KC-135 Stratotanker, April 1, 2014, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Fogler manufactures the pulley to save the Air Force more than $9,000 per part instead of having it constructed by an outside contractor. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class David Bernal Del Agua)
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Inside ALS

The 22nd Force Support Squadron Airman Leadership School instructors pose during an ALS graduation Dec. 18, 2014, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The instructors of ALS teach a flight of 12 to 13 senior airmen and provide them with the tools necessary to become capable supervisors and non-commissioned officers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Victor J. Caputo)
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Inside the vault

Airman 1st Class Jenae Bellar, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron individual protective equipment journeyman, and Staff Sgt. Johnny Ware, 22nd LRS weapons vault NCO in charge, open an M16 rifle weapons container, Feb. 12, 2014, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The Weapons Vault Shop is responsible for maintaining approximately 2,200 firearms and distributing them to Airman deploying. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)
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Intelligence world unclassified

Airman 1st Class Emmanuel Nava, 22nd Operations Support Squadron operations intelligence analyst, puts his cell phone in a locker before entering the intelligence room, May 12, 2015, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The two main priorities for the intelligence flight here are to support aircraft and aircrew and by providing the ‘ground truth’ to decision makers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Bernal Del Agua)
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It takes two to flag fold

Airman 1st Class Vanessa Manalo and Senior Airman James Cano, 22nd Force Support Squadron honor guardsmen, practice a two-man flag fold July 10, 2015, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The honor guard trains eight hours a day in order to achieve their goal of perfection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colby L. Hardin)
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Jack of all trades: CE Airman TDYs to Spain

Tech. Sgt. Clayton Allen, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Plans and Programs NCO in-charge, installs a communications antenna October 10, 2017 at Moron Air Base, Spain. Allen, a water and fuels systems maintenance Airman by trade, is self-taught in computer programming, satellite and ground command and control radio systems. (Courtesy photo)
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January 2014 Operational Readiness Exercise

Airmen from the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron dismantle a pallet of cold weather gear Jan. 31, 2014, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The Airmen were part of an operational readiness exercise that tested their ability to quickly and efficiently support a short-notice deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Victor J. Caputo)
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Japan AF — acquaints with KC-46

Mr. Fujii Sho, Itochu Coprotation, Aerospace Department, Defenses Section 1 interpreter, and Maj. Daisuke Kawano, JASDF aircraft section maintenance and supply division logistics department officer, observe comparisons of KC-46 Pegasus and KC-135 Stratotanker air ground equipment July 11, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Each piece AGE equipment was displayed in Hangar 1176 so the JASDF were able to view each comparison. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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