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Defueling twice the speed, with all the gas you need

Technical Sgt. Ian Michaelson, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, explains the dual defuel process to Capt. Donald Clabaugh, 344th Air Refueling Squadron KC-46A Pegasus aircraft commander, Oct. 12, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The KC-46 can now defuel twice as much fuel in the same amount of time as before, providing Air Mobility Command with increased capabilities across multiple mission sets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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Defueling twice the speed, with all the gas you need

Members from the 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 344th Air Refueling Squadron, 22nd Agile Combat Employment, and the 22nd Petroleum Oil and Lubrication perform a dual defuel Oct. 12, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The dual defuel will now allow the KC-46 to refuel four F-16 Fighting Falcons in a very short time allowing the crews to continue flight operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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Defueling twice the speed, with all the gas you need

Technical Sgt. Ian Michaelson, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, removes a refuel hose from a KC-46A Pegasus Oct. 12, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The dual defuel capability will enable a KC-46 to support a fighter unit’s Integrated Combat Turn in austere locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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Off-sight briefing

Mr. Leigh Bellinger, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs Chief of Community Relations, addresses the room of McConnell Air Force Base military leaders and introduces civic leader Honorary Commander guest speakers during a two-day strategic off-site event held at the Wichita Chamber of Commerce, Sept. 30 and Oct.1. The event hosted by Col. Nate Vogel, 22nd ARW Commander and Chief Master Sgt. Melissa Royster, 22nd ARW Command Chief Master Sergeant, was created so leadership from each of the Wing’s organizations could come together and examine the challenges and opportunities ahead in depth, as well as map out the vision and future direction for the 22nd ARW collectively. (U.S. Air Force photo Master Sgt. John Gordinier)
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Gold Star KC-46 flight

Capt. Scott Mall, 344th Air Refueling Squadron aircraft commander converses with Gold Star family member John Roberts while on a KC-46A Pegasus assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas Sept. 30th, 2021. The 344th ARS hosted a fly-along for Gold Star families from the community around McConnell. Gold Star families are recognized for having experienced the loss of a loved one during a time of conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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Gold Star KC-46 flight

Airman 1st Class Evan Olsen, 344th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator talks to Gold Star family member Denise Lange about the refueling station on a KC-46A Pegasus assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas Sept. 30th, 2021. To honor the sacrifices that the families have made the 344th ARS hosted a once in a lifetime experience fly-along where they refueled another KC-46 who in turn refueled them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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Gold Star KC-46 flight

Capt. Mark Hansen, 344th Air Refueling Squadron aircraft commander watches as a KC-46A Pegasus assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas disconnects and moves out of refueling range Sept. 30th, 2021. The KC-46 will provide the next generation aerial of refueling support to the Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and partner-nation receivers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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Family Mobility day

Staff Sergeant Ryan Sabian, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation training NCOIC, escorts his wife and daughter through a tour of a KC-46 Pegasus, Saturday Sept. 25, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The tour was part of McConnell’s annual Family Mobility Line, an event for family members to better understand the deployment process their loved one’s experience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Eckert)
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Family Mobility day

Staff Sergeant Megan Gibson, 22nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron public health technician, “approves” a McConnell dependent for deployment Sept. 25, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Attendees to the Family Mobility Line event experienced a simulated version of a deployment out-processing line. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Eckert)
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Family Mobility day

Staff Sergeant Kyle Johnson-Hanna, 22nd Force Support Squadron Force Management Supervisor, sets up a tent for the annual Family Mobility Day, Friday Sept. 24, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The tents were part of “Camp K.U.D.O.S” which stood for Kids Understanding Deployment Operations, where families learned what life is like for deployed Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Eckert)
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Family Mobility day

Airmen from the 22nd Force Support Squadron set up a tent for the annual Family Mobility Day, Friday Sept. 24, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The annual event allows family members, especially children, to understand more about the Air Force’s deployment process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Eckert)
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Family Mobility day

Airman 1st Class William Brock, 22nd Security Forces Squadron armorer, demonstrates the usefulness of the squadron’s “RedMan” suit for defense training Sept. 25, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The demonstration was one of the final events of the Family Mobility Line, a day where families experienced first-hand what it’s like to deploy as well as learn about different Air Force careers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Eckert)
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Travis AFB Civic Leader Tour

McConnell Air Force Base civic leaders receive a maintenance brief on the C-5 Galaxy during a Civic Leader Tour Sep. 14, 2021 at Travis AFB, Cali. McConnell civic leaders traveled to Travis AFB to expand their knowledge on the rapid global mobility mission that Air Mobility Command provides the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Leigh Bellinger)
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POW/MIA Wreath Ceremony

Col. Nate Vogel, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Melissa Royster, 22nd ARW command chief, lay a Prisoner of War/Missing in Action wreath during the POW/MIA wreath laying ceremony Sept. 16, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. McConnell AFB hosts the ceremony to honor the United States’ Prisoners of War and those who are still Missing in Action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marc A. Garcia)
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POW/MIA Wreath Ceremony

Lt. Col. Jonathan Needham, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron commander, shares remarks during the Prisoner of War/Missing in Action wreath laying ceremony Sept. 16, 2021, at McConnell. Air Force Base, Kansas. The wreath ceremony has become an official wing ceremony held annually in honor of National POW/MIA Recognition Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marc A. Garcia)
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POW/MIA Wreath Ceremony

22nd Force Support Squadron honor guardsmen stand at parade rest before the Prisoner of War/Missing in Action wreath laying ceremony Sept. 16, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The honor guardsmen presented a 21-gun salute during the ceremony for Airmen who have been or are currently POWs or MIA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marc A. Garcia)
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CMSAF #18 (ret.) Wright visits McConnell

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force #18 (ret.) Kaleth O. Wright discusses leadership with Airmen from McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas Airman Leadership School Sep. 10, 2021. Wright left the class with a challenge for each of these new supervisors to find their troop's story. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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A walk in remembrance

Airmen march along the McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas memorial walk during the Prisoner of War/ Missing in Action remembrance walk Sept. 14, 2021. POW/MIA remembrance week honors those who are or have been prisoners of war or declared missing in action across all bases across the globe, through events such as a vigil walk and wreath-laying ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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A walk in remembrance

Airmen from across the 22nd Air Refueling Wing participate at the Prisoner of War/ Missing in Action remembrance walk Sept. 14, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. This 13 hour event where the American flag and the POW/MIA flag carried for its entirety is one way Team McConnell recognizes and pays homage to the brave sacrifices made by service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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A walk in remembrance

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force #18 (ret.) Kaleth O. Wright discusses leadership with Airmen from McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas Airman Leadership School Sep. 10, 2021. Wright left the class with a challenge for each of these new supervisors to find their troop's story. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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