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Boeing KC-46A Simulator Demonstration Trailer hits McConnell

Airmen from McConnell Air Force Base participate in a flying demonstration of a KC-46A aircraft Nov. 14, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. This demonstration provided the experience of flying and landing from the cockpit of a KC-46A aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Colby L. Hardin)
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Boeing KC-46A Simulator Demonstration Trailer hits McConnell

Master Sgt. Luis Rodriguez-Asad, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center integrated product team superintendent, uses the KC-46A boom operator demonstration Nov. 14, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The demonstration provided Airmen with a glimpse of what refueling in the tanker may be like. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Colby L. Hardin)
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McConnell Airman responds to shooting downtown

Staff Sgt. Marcus Tucker, 22nd Contracting Squadron contract administrator, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., was a first responder to a gunshot victim after a shooting downtown, Sept. 22, 2013. The first aid care he provided, 15 minutes before paramedics arrived, helped the victim survive. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maurice A. Hodges)
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Dorm life: it starts at the top

Staff Sgt. Marcus Drayton, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron Airman dorm leader, speaks with Airman 1st Class Austin Penny, 22nd Maintenance Squadron crew chief, Nov. 5, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Drayton and the other ADLs help Airmen with different issues on a daily basis, whether it’s an issue at work, the dorm or a personal problem. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Victor J. Caputo)
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22nd ARW DS Airman earns spotlight performer

Staff Sgt. Kassandra Suggs, 22nd Air Refueling Wing/Office of the Staff Judge Advocate NCO in charge of adverse actions, poses in front of a bookshelf Nov. 4, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Suggs, who was selected as the 22nd ARW spotlight performer for the week of Oct. 28 to Nov. 1, is responsible for managing administrative Articles 15, demotions, and discharges. (U.S. Air Force portrait/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)
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Airmen conduct cabin pressurization

A water bottle contracts inside the cockpit of a KC-135 Stratotanker Nov. 1, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Pressure changes inside the aircraft caused the bottle to react to pressure equilibrium. Cabin pressurization becomes necessary at high altitudes to protect aircrew from a number of problems such as hypoxia and altitude sickness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maurice A. Hodges)
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Airmen conduct cabin pressurization

Staff Sgt. Kyle Burks, 22nd Maintenance Squadron electrical environmental craftsman, looks out of a KC-135 Stratotanker Nov. 1, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. As an electrical environmental craftsman, he troubleshoots, inspects and repairs aircraft systems. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maurice A. Hodges)
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Airmen conduct cabin pressurization

Airman 1st Class Joseph Roberds, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft electrical environmental apprentice, and Staff Sgt. Kyle Burks, 22nd MXS electrical environmental craftsman, follow technical orders+ to pressurize the KC-135 Stratotanker Nov. 1, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The Airmen provide routine checks on cabin pressurization, which is a necessity for aircrew flying at high altitude. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maurice A. Hodges)
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Airmen conduct cabin pressurization

The altimeter reads “six” on a control panel inside a KC-135 Stratotanker Nov. 1, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan during routine checks in cabin pressurization. Some of the meters and gauges inside the cockpit of a KC-135 provide pilots with accurate readings of the aircraft’s altitude. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maurice A. Hodges)
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Airmen conduct cabin pressurization

Airman 1st Class Alyxandria Castillo, 22nd Maintenance Squadron section apprentice, checks a seal inside a KC-135 Stratotanker Nov. 1, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The seal makes sure air stays in the aircraft during cabin pressurization. Cabin pressurization becomes necessary at high altitudes to protect aircrew from a number of problems such as hypoxia and altitude sickness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maurice A. Hodges)
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Airmen conduct cabin pressurization

Staff Sgt. Kyle Burks, 22nd Maintenance Squadron electrical environmental craftsman, checks technical orders on a laptop Nov. 1, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Technical orders contain methods and procedures to operate, modify and inspect equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maurice A. Hodges)
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Maintenance education empowers Airmen

Airmen enrolled in the 373th Training Squadron multi-point refueling systems class, prepare to install a rear fairing onto a multi-point refueling system pod Oct. 30, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Approximately half of the two-week course is classroom based in preparation for hands-on training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)
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349th ARS Airman earns spotlight performer

Airman 1st Class Carlos Gonzalez, 349th Air Refueling Squadron aviation resource manager, reviews flight records with Maj. Lance Dorenkamp, 349th ARS assistant director of operations, Oct. 30, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Gonzalez, who was selected as the 22nd Air Refueling Wing spotlight performer for the week of Oct. 21 to 25, is responsible for keeping track of the various records in the squadron to keep the aircrew flight-qualified. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Victor J. Caputo)
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Squarepatch’ Pride: celebrating five decades of aerial refueling

Airmen from the 384th Air Refueling Squadron are known as "Squarepatchers" due to their unique unit patch. (Courtesy graphic)
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Raptors recieve McConnell fuel

Lt Col. Corbett Peterson, 384th Air Refueling Squadron pilot and deputy officer, taxis a KC-135 Stratotanker along the runway, Oct. 23, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base Kan. A four ship of tankers refueled four F-22 Raptors assigned to the 49th Fighter Wing, Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)
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Don’t stand still with domestic violence

Domestic Violence exists in the military and there are helping agencies available to raise awareness and provide assistance. At McConnell, Family Advocacy can be reached at 316-759-4325, the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office at 316-759-3048, Military Family Life Counseling at 316-295-6953 and Military One Source, is available on-line at http://www.militaryonesource.mil/abuse. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Senior Airman Katrina Brisbin)
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Team McConnell nabs two AMC nominees for award

The 22nd Air Refueling Wing is the world's largest air refueling wing. More than 60 KC-135 Stratotankers are assigned to the 22nd ARW and its associate unit, the 931st Air Refueling Group.
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SERE NCOs keep McConnell Airmen trained

Lt. Col. Randy Brink, 18th Air Refueling Squadron chief of training, uses a signal mirror identifing his location to a KC-135 Stratotanker flying overhead Oct. 8, 2013, in Derby, Kan. Brink led a group of pilots through a combat survival course during their most recent survival, evasion, rescue and escape training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Victor J. Caputo)
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Maintenance Airman 'tags' tanker

Airmen from the 22nd Maintenance group use a JLG Lift to replace the McConnell banner on the vertical stabilizer of a KC-135 Stratotanker, Sept. 30, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Airmen are required to wear safety harnesses when working from high positions.(US Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)
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350th ARS Airman earns spotlight performer

Airman 1st Class Cassandra Reice, 350th Air Refueling Squadron aviation resource management apprentice, audits a training accomplishment form Oct. 7, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. This process helps make sure that all training and flight information for boom operators and pilots in her squadron is current and accurate. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Victor J. Caputo)
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