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Boom’s experience drives passion for instructing

Staff Sgt. Lane Nunier, left, 350th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator instructor, observes Airman 1st Class Patrick Napolitano, 350th ARS boom operator, as he completes a checklist prior to a refueling mission, July 12, 2017, over the Pacific ocean. As an instructor, Nunier observes and asks questions to new boom operators to gauge their level of understanding to ensure every new boom is qualified before they are able to operate on their own. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rachel Waller)
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Tankers in the air, maintenance put them there

Senior Airman Kailey Simmonds, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant flying crew chief, attaches a hose to the valve stem on a KC-135 Stratotanker tire, July 11, 2017, at Eielson Air Force Base, Ala. The other side of the hose is attached to a nitrogen servicing cart which supplies the nitrogen to fill the tires to the correct PSI. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rachel Waller)
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Tankers in the air, maintenance put them there

Senior Airman Kailey Simmonds, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant flying crew chief, monitors a tire pressure gauge as she fills a tire with nitrogen, July 11, 2017, at Eielson Air Force Base, Ala. After the KC-135 Stratotanker receives fuel, crew chiefs ensure the tanker tires have the right amount of PSI to support the heavier aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rachel Waller)
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Tankers in the air, maintenance put them there

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., receives fuel as part of pre-flight checks, July 11, 2017, at Eielson Air Force Base, Ala. Before any KC-135 takes part in a mission, logistic readiness and maintenance Airmen work together to ensure the tanker has enough fuel to accomplish aerial refueling. (U.S. Air Force photos/Staff Sgt. Rachel Waller)
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Tankers in the air, maintenance put them there

Senior Airman Kailey Simmonds, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant flying crew chief, monitors a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., as it receives fuel as part of pre-flight checks, July 11, 2017, at Eielson AFB, Ala. Maintenance crews work around the clock to ensure aircraft are in working order before any flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rachel Waller)
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Tankers enable Talisman Saber 2017, Australia allies

Aircrew and maintenance Airmen review paperwork and ensure the KC-135 Stratotanker is ready to fly, July 12, 2017, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. This KC-135 took part in exercise Talisman Saber 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rachel Waller)
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Tankers enable Talisman Saber 2017, Australia allies

A C-17 Globlemaster III, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker during a refueling mission as part of exercise Talisman Saber 2017, July 12, 2017, over the Pacific ocean. Talisman Saber 2017 is a joint exercise between the U.S. and Australia Defense Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rachel Waller)
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Tankers enable Talisman Saber 2017, Australia allies

An Australian C-17 Globemaster III approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker to receive fuel as part of Talisman Saber 2017, July 12, 2017, over the Pacific ocean. One goal of the bi-annual joint exercise between U.S. and Australia forces is to strengthen interservice relationships and increase global security. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rachel Waller)
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Tankers enable Talisman Saber 2017, Australia allies

Lt. Col. John Harbour, left, 349th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 detachment commander and Capt. Alex Brose, 349th ARS co-pilot, fly the KC-135 Stratotanker as it off-loads fuel during a mission in support of exercise Talisman Saber 2017, July 12, 2017, over the Pacific ocean. The 22nd Air Refueling Wing provided support to both the U.S. and the Australian Defense Force during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rachel Waller)
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KC-135s refuel international partners at Red Flag-Alaska

Senior Airman Jeffrey Jaskela, 350th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels an F-18 Hornet, above Canada, during Red Flag-Alaska 17-2, June 12, 2017. Four McConnell aircrew took two KC-135 Stratotankers to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, to provide warfighting support during the two-week exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chris Thornbury)
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KC-135s refuel international partners at Red Flag-Alaska

A Republic of Korea Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker, above Canada, during Red Flag-Alaska 17-2, June 13, 2017. Red Flag is an international exercise aimed to enhance partnerships and combat effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chris Thornbury)
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KC-135s refuel international partners at Red Flag-Alaska

A KC-135 Stratotanker takes-off during Red Flag-Alaska 17-2, June 14, 2017, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Four McConnell aircrew took two KC-135s to provide warfighting support during the two-week exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chris Thornbury)
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Grandson of Enola Gay pilot flies refurbished B-29 Doc

Brig. Gen. Paul Tibbets IV, 509th Bomb Wing commander, Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., conducts pre-flight checks on Doc, a restored B-29 Superfortress, June 9, 2017, on McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Tibbets’ grandfather, retired Brig. Gen. Paul Tibbets Jr., piloted the ‘Enola Gay,’ during WWII and dropped the world’s first atomic bomb used in warfare. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Tara Fadenrecht)
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Grandson of Enola Gay pilot flies refurbished B-29 Doc

Mark Novak, left, a B-29 Superfortress pilot and Brig. Gen. Paul Tibbets IV, 509th Bomb Wing commander, Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., pose for a photo inside Doc, a restored B-29 Superfortress, June 9, 2017, on McConnell AFB, Kan. Tibbets’ grandfather, retired Brig. Gen. Paul Tibbets Jr., piloted the B-29 during WWII. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Tara Fadenrecht)
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Grandson of Enola Gay pilot flies refurbished B-29 Doc

Doc, a B-29 Superfortress taxis on the flight line in preparation for a flight, June 9, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The B-29 flew its first flight in September 1942 and was retired from service in September 1960. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rachel Waller)
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Grandson of Enola Gay pilot flies refurbished B-29 Doc

Doc, a restored B-29 Superfortress, takes-off June 9, 2017, from McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Brig. Gen. Paul Tibbets IV, 509th Bomb Wing commander, Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., co-piloted Doc, during this flight. Tibbets piloted the aircraft to Whiteman AFB for an airshow. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rachel Waller)
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22nd CS improves processes, procedures

Staff Sgt. Corrie Hyman, 22nd Communications Squadron client systems technician, examines a laptop in the 22nd CS communication focal point, May 25, 2017, at McConnell air Force Base, Kan. The CFP serves as the one-stop shop for all communication needs and requests for Team McConnell. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rachel Waller)
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From brat to boots

Staff Sgt. Christopher Waller, left, 22nd Maintenance Squadron hydraulic craftsman and Staff Sgt. Rachel Waller, 22nd Air Refueling Wing public affairs NCO in charge of Community Engagement, pose for a photo with their children Nov. 5, 2016, at the McConnell Child Development Center. (Courtesy photo)
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22nd FSS Chopped Competition

Master Sgt. Mia Hall, 22nd Force Support Squadron customer support NCO in-charge and Airman 1st Class Dereck Taylor, 22nd FSS customer support apprentice prepare ingredients for the 22nd FSS Chopped Competition Dec. 16, 2016 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The contestants were giving a bag full of mystery ingredients and were required to make a dish using everything in the bag. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Colby L. Hardin)
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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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