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Nose art honor community, heritage

The “WuShock” is displayed on a KC-135R Stratotanker Jan. 12, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The nose art was created to honor Wichita’s foremost educator, Wichita State University, for supporting Team McConnell through various education programs and community events. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Tara Fadenrecht)
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Not your typical aircraft passengers

Senior Airman Alexis Aponte, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant flying crew chief, inspects the tire of a KC-135 Stratotanker March 11, 2014, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. He refers to an electronic preflight checklist to verify the functionality of aircraft parts. Flying crew chiefs are frequently called upon to travel with a few days or hours notice. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)
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Not your typical prototype: Block 45 upgrades take off

A KC-135 Stratotanker takes off July 22, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. This Stratotanker is one of two prototypes that have updated instrument panels and a new auto-pilot, as well as other modifications. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jose L. Leon)
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Not your typical prototype: Block 45 upgrades take off

(Standing, from left to right) Maj. Chris Brockman, 22nd Operations Group KC-135 Stratotanker Block 45 program chief pilot, Maj. Scot Stewart, 22nd OG Pilot, Capt. Travis Neal, 22nd OG instructor pilot, Lt. Col. Eugene Croft, 22nd OG deputy commander, and (kneeling) Senior Airman Josh Garrett, 350th Air Refueling Squadron Boom Operator, pose in front the wing’s first block 45 KC-135 Stratotanker to take off from here, July 22, 2013, at McConnell AFB, Kan. Block 45 is a program that addresses critical obsolete aircraft equipment and safety of flight issues. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jose L. Leon)
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Not your typical prototype: Block 45 upgrades take off

A KC-135 Stratotanker takes off July 22, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. This Stratotanker is one of two prototypes that have updated instrument panels and a new auto-pilot, as well as other modifications. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jose L. Leon)
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Not your typical prototype: Block 45 upgrades take off

(Standing, from left to right) Maj. Chris Brockman, 22nd Operations Group KC-135 Stratotanker Block 45 program chief pilot, Maj. Scot Stewart, 22nd OG Pilot, Capt. Travis Neal, 22nd OG instructor pilot, Lt. Col. Eugene Croft, 22nd OG deputy commander, and (kneeling) Senior Airman Josh Garrett, 350th Air Refueling Squadron Boom Operator, pose in front the wing’s first block 45 KC-135 Stratotanker to take off from here, July 22, 2013, at McConnell AFB, Kan. Block 45 is a program that addresses critical obsolete aircraft equipment and safety of flight issues. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jose L. Leon)
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Not your typical prototype: McConnell Block 45 upgrades take off

(Left) Maj. Scot Stewart, 22nd Operations Group aircraft commander, describes to Lt. Col. Eugene Croft, 22nd OG deputy commander, the upgrades that have been installed in the prototype KC-135 Stratotanker that they are in July 22, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Some of the upgrades in block 45 include analog gauges that have been replaced with a digital monitor and a new auto-pilot system. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jose L. Leon)
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Not your typical prototype: McConnell Block 45 upgrades take off

(Left) Maj. Scot Stewart, 22nd Operations Group aircraft commander, describes to Lt. Col. Eugene Croft, 22nd OG deputy commander, the upgrades that have been installed in the prototype KC-135 Stratotanker that they are in July 22, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Some of the upgrades in block 45 include analog gauges that have been replaced with a digital monitor and a new auto-pilot system. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jose L. Leon)
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Operation Cyber Shooter: cyber sleuths protect valuable PII

Senior Airmen Marquis Mello and Thomas Koch, 22nd Communications Squadron network administrators, pose for a photo Sept. 24, 2015, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. These Airmen are operation managers of Operation Cyber Shooter, a security programs that sends and tracks fake phishing emails within units in order to study cyber trends. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman Jenna K. Caldwell)
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Operation Holiday Surprise

Senior Airman Matthew Frank, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron individual protective equipment journeyman, and Airman First Class Brett Simmons, 22nd LRS material management apprentice, pose for a photo with Amanda Chastain, McConnell Enlisted Spouse Club vice president, after receiving $50 gift cards at the base commissary during Operation Holiday Surprise, on McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Dec 19th. The MESC donated 200 gift cards to random Airmen, ranked E-5 and below, during the 2014 holiday season. (Courtesy Photo)
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Operation Linebacker II

Capt. Peter Giroux, a B-52 pilot, top left, poses for a photo with his flight crew 1972 at March Air Force Base. The crew departed Utapao Airbase, Thailand, on December 22, 1972, for a mission supporting Operation Linebacker II. During the mission their aircraft was shot down and the crew was forced to eject over enemy territory. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Operation Linebacker II

Retired Col. Peter Giroux, a B-52 pilot, was taken as a prisoner of war by the North Vietnamese December 22, 1972, during his mission in part of Operation Linebacker II. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Operation Linebacker II

Retired Col. Peter Giroux, a B-52 pilot and POW, poses for a photo Dec. 19, 2016, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Giroux was taken as a prisoner of war by the North Vietnamese on December 22, 1972.Giroux was eventually returned to flying status and returned to B-52’s aircraft again serving as a Aircraft commander, flight commander and instructor pilot. His last assignment was at McConnell Air Force Base as the director of staff. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jenna K. Caldwell)
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Operation Random Acts of Kindness

The Friends of McConnell and Davis-Moore gave a generous donation to Team McConnell to be shared with many. Seven base organizations will be distributing gift cards as part of Operation Random Acts of Kindness, including: Company Grade Officers Group, Chiefs Group, First Sergeants, Top Three, Route 5/6, Airmen’s Council and McConnell’s Spouses Club. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Christopher Thornbury)
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Operation Santa brings holiday cheer to local children

Children receive toys from "Santa" Dec. 20, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The 349th Air Refueling Squadron hosted 18 children from Big Brothers Big Sisters Wichita on base for the annual Operation Santa tour. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Victor J. Caputo)
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Operational Readiness Exercise tests McConnell

McConnell Airmen wait for guidance during an operational readiness exercise Nov. 14, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. An ORE is designed to provide Airmen with feedback to enhance processes, and prepared Airmen to respond to external threats through a series of simulated deployment scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Operational Readiness Exercise tests McConnell

Airman Trevor Niccum, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance apprentice, marks the time and date on M8 paper during an operational readiness exercise Nov. 14, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. M8 paper is used to determine if the surrounding area the Airmen are in is contaminated, which could lead to life saving procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Operational Readiness Exercise tests McConnell

Airmen assigned to the 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron attend to simulated injuries during an operational readiness exercise Nov. 14, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Self-aid buddy care provides techniques and knowledge that allow Airmen respond to quickly to any injuries that may occur to themselves or others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Operational Readiness Exercise tests McConnell

Tech. Sgt. Josef Miller, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, sketches a visual representation of an unexploded ordnance during an operational readiness exercise Nov. 14, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Before EOD removes a UXO, they measure and research what type of ordnance is involved. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Operational Readiness Exercise tests McConnell

Senior Airman Jarvis McCullough, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, prepares tools for a render safe procedure during an operational readiness exercise Nov. 14, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. EOD Airmen ensure that everyone in the vicinity of the unexploded ordnance is safe, which may include placing barriers and removing equipment that could be damaged. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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