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CHIEF MASTER SGT. TIMOTHY B. HORN
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While many at McConnell are logging off their computers, several McConnell squadrons and units run 24-hour operations to ensure Team McConnell’s war-fighting mission is accomplished. The 22nd Air Refueling Wing is comprised of four groups, 18 squadrons and a wing staff responsible who help carry out the wing’s mission. McConnell primary mission is to provide Global Reach by conducting air refueling and airlift where and when needed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Campbell)
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Staff Sgt. William Roberts, 22nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman, stands at the ready position watching for suspicious activity at the McConnell flightline entry control point, June 2, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The 22nd SFS has one of the highest deployment rates in the Air Force with an one-to-one dwell ratio. Despite frequent deployments, the 22nd SFS continues to protect the base and the assets. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Campbell)
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Senior Airman Keegan Jarvis, 22nd Security Forces Squadron installation entry control guard, observes oncoming traffic at McConnell’s main gate, June 2, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Entry control guards are the first line of defense for the installation and the first contact visitors have with Team McConnell. The 22nd SFS provides security 24-hours a day, seven days a week for more than 14,000 personnel and assets up including the more than 8,000 vehicles that pass though entry control points daily. The 22nd SFS members work eight-hour shifts, not including two additional hours before and after shift change to issue, clean and return weapons and equipment. The 22nd SFS has approximately 160 active-duty members, more than 20 guardsmen and reservists on active duty orders and more than 15 civilians who provide security and patrol for McConnell. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Campbell)
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Airmen attend burger burn

Team McConnell members choose from a variety of lunch options during an Airman’s Council burger burn May 28, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Team McConnell members were given the choice of hot dogs, hamburgers and chips to eat, as well as a variety of drinks. More than 350 hamburgers and 200 hot dogs were provided for the event. The event offered the Airmen a venue to socialize outside of work. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)
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Airmen attend burger burn

Staff Sgt. Stacey Clouse, 22nd Medical Support Squadron NCOIC of customer service, throws a pie on the face of Airman 1st Class Patrick Demoe, 22nd Medical Support Squadron medical logistics journeyman, during a contest at the Airman’s Council burger burn May 28, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Team McConnell Airmen made donations for a chance to throw a pie in someone’s face and help raise approximately $500 in funds for the Airman’s Council. The burger burn is a wing event and assists in building Team McConnell Airmen’s morale by offering an opportunity to unwind with food and games. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)
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Airmen attend burger burn

Master Sgt. Brian Christen, 22nd Security Forces Squadron flight chief, sits in a dunk tank as Team McConnell members throw balls at the target during an Airman’s Council burger burn May 28, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. More than 300 Team McConnell Airmen and their families attended the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)
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Airmen attend burger burn

Airman 1st Class Jeremy Ring, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance and analysis journeyman, plays checkers with Airman 1st Class Brian Level, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance and analysis apprentice, during a burger burn May 28, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Team McConnell’s Airman’s Council and Freedom 1st Federal Credit Union sponsored the burger burn for all base Airmen to boost morale and encourage networking. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)
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Members from Team McConnell’s 22nd Maintenance Group and 22nd Operations Group work around the clock to ensure that McConnell Air Force Base has operational aircraft that are mission ready. Maintenance personnel work with the Guardsmen and Reservists assigned to the base. McConnell flies more than 3,250 sortie hours a month. With the world’s largest KC-135 Stratotanker fleet, McConnell flies 42 percent of Air Mobility Command’s sortie hours. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Campbell)
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McConnell operators use machines like Braille Lite to write quick messages for themselves and others. New View Oklahoma, formerly the Oklahoma League for the Blind, currently holds the contract for the McConnell operators. According to the contract, 75 percent of the base operators must be legally blind. Operators must be able to type and know basic computer skills to work as a switchboard technician. McConnell Air Force Base has seven operators who provide telephone assistance for Team McConnell personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Campbell)
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Former Air Force master sergeant selected as Retiree Activities director

Harry Feikert , Retiree Activites deputy director poses for a photo April 27, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Mr. Feikert is the first deputy director to be appointed at McConnell. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)
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Former Air Force master sergeant selected as Retiree Activities director

Paul Ward, Retiree Activites director poses for a photo April 27, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Mr. Ward was selected to replace retired Air Force Lt. Col. John Person, who had held the position for more than four years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)
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Airmen graduate FTAC course

Congratulations to Team McConnell’s newest First Term Airman’s Center graduates who graduated June 4, 2010 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Front row: Airman 1st Class Andrea Bradley, Danavan De Coito, Zachary Stults, Nicholas Crabtree, John Esqueda and Mark Bontempo. Back row: Airman 1st Class Latrakis White, Airman Ryan Wallace, Airman 1st Class Jose Toro Colon, Airman Hunter Bruckman and Airman 1st Class Michael Bailey. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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Andrew Doris, 22nd Communications Squadron switchboard operator, researches a number for a caller, June 2, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. McConnell’s switchboard operators answer more than 800 calls a day. The operators also connect official international and morale calls for servicemembers, deployed personnel and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Campbell)
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Chisholm Trail Inn dining facility is manned 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to provide quality nutritious food for Team McConnell Airmen. Approximately 300 to 400 Team McConnell members eat at the Chisholm Trail Inn dining facility daily, with 100 to 200 extra members during drill weekend. Chisholm Trail Inn orders more than $45,000 worth of food for meals a month. McConnell’s dining facility offers a special birthday meal every quarter and holiday meals for meal card and dorm members. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Campbell)
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Airman 1st Class Kelly Legion, 22nd Force Support Squadron food service craftsman, prepares the food line for a midnight meal at Chisholm Trail Inn dining facility, June 2, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Airman Legion is one of more than 45 members assigned to the sustainment services flight here. McConnell’s sustainment services flight conducts monthly training to ensure personnel are proficient in all areas of their mission including food services, lodging, mortuary affairs, recreation and fitness. The 22nd Force Support Squadron sustainment services flight adheres to standards set by Public Health, U.S. Public Health Food Code and the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Campbell)
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McConnell's Honor Guard members earn Black Hat

Chief Master Sgt. Timothy Horn, 22nd Air Refueling Wing command chief, places a black hat on Airman 1st Class John Gaters, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron electrical system apprentice, during a black hat ceremony held in the base honor guard facility May 28, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The ceremony presents a black hat, certificate, coin and a t-shirt to distinguished Airmen within the honor guard. Honor guard members must accomplish at least three months of honor guard duty, 20 details, six details in a leadership position, complete a practical test given by three black hat recipients, pass a written test with an 80 percent or better and have the NCOIC of honor guard recommendation to receive the black hat. McConnell currently has 12 honor guard members who are honored with the black hat. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)
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McConnell congratulates newest promotees

Team McConnell Airmen and their families congratulate the newest base promotees after the monthly promotion ceremony at the Robert J. Dole Community Center May 28, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Team McConnell celebrated the promotion of 20 Airmen. The monthly promotion ceremony gathers Airmen and their families to recognize enlisted members who have obtained their next level of rank. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)
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22nd MDOS member earns spotlight performer

Senior Airman Crystal Whiterock, 22nd Medical Operations Squadron medical technician, applies pressure to Senior Airman Christina Begeal’s, 22nd MDOS medical technician, arm after sticking her with a needle as part of her weekly training. In addition to taking blood, Airman Whiterock is a certified emergency medical technician and is responsible for screening patients and assisting doctors with any procedures at the base clinic. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abigail Klein)
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WWII heroes from 73rd Bomb Wing tour McConnell

Members of the 73rd Bomb Wing Association gather around a B-29 Superfortress at the Kansas Air Museum for a photo during a base tour May 27, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The 73rd BW Association is an unincorporated, non-profit organization of individuals that either served with the 73rd BW during World War II, or are the widow or a family member of such veterans, who meet, associate, revisit and operate to promote the accomplishments, activities and history of the 73rd BW during WWII, to help preserve and protect its memorabilia. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abigail Klein)
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