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First In-Air Refueling Conducted Between KC-46 and Air Force Spe

A CV-22 Osprey tiltroter aircraft assigned to the 20th Special Operations Squadron and a KC-46 Pegasus tanker aircraft assigned to the 349th Air Refueling Squadron conduct the first ever in-air refueling operation undertook between the two aircraft over Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 1, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Max J. Daigle)
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First In-Air Refueling Conducted Between KC-46 and Air Force Spe

A CV-22 Osprey tiltroter aircraft assigned to the 20th Special Operations Squadron and a KC-46 Pegasus tanker aircraft assigned to the 349th Air Refueling Squadron conduct the first ever in-air refueling operation undertook between the two aircraft over Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 1, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Max J. Daigle)
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First In-Air Refueling Conducted Between KC-46 and Air Force Spe

A CV-22 Osprey tiltroter aircraft assigned to the 20th Special Operations Squadron and a KC-46 Pegasus tanker aircraft assigned to the 349th Air Refueling Squadron conduct the first ever in-air refueling operation undertook between the two aircraft over Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 1, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Max J. Daigle)
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First In-Air Refueling Conducted Between KC-46 and Air Force Spe

A CV-22 Osprey tiltroter aircraft assigned to the 20th Special Operations Squadron and a KC-46 Pegasus tanker aircraft assigned to the 349th Air Refueling Squadron conduct the first ever in-air refueling operation undertook between the two aircraft over Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 1, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Max J. Daigle)
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220426-F-FM899-902

Jamie Baker, the Chief of Education and training for the 22nd Air Refueling Wing, received this plaque after being selected for the Community College of the Air Force Advisor of the Year, here it hangs in her office April 26, 2022 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Jamie Baker won the award for advising Airmen on how to achieve their education goals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Amn William Lunn)
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220426-F-FM899-767

Jamie Baker, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Chief Education and training, poses for a photo with her Community College of the Air Force Advisor of the Year award outside of her office, April 26, 2022 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kanas. Jamie Baker was chosen over 900 individuals for the award for her work helping McConnell Airmen find the right path in their education. (U.S. Air Force photo by Amn William Lunn)
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Remembering and Honoring the Sacrifices of a McConnell Fighter Pilot

An F-105 Thundercheif is displayed outside McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, honors those who flew the aircraft and its years of service. The fighter bomber flew from 1955 to 1970 and was primarily used in the Vietnam War. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman William Lunn)
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Remembering and Honoring the Sacrifices of a McConnell Fighter Pilot

Captain David Hrdlicka poses for a photo alongside an F-100 Super Sabre after a flight in October 1963 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Capt. Hrdlicka flew both the F-100 Super Sabre and the F-105 Thundercheif while serving with 23rd Tactical Fighter Wing. (Courtesy photo)
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Remembering and Honoring the Sacrifices of a McConnell Fighter Pilot

Captain David Hrdlicka poses for an official photo in September, 1960, at Royal Air Force Base Bentwaters, England. While in England, Capt. Hrdlicka served as a flying training officer for the 81st Support Group. (Courtesy photo)
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Remembering and Honoring the Sacrifices of a McConnell Fighter Pilot

Captain David Hrdlicka is photographed in enemy custody after being captured during a mission May 18, 1965, in Bokeo, Laos. Hrdlicka went missing in action and became a prisoner of war until 1977 when he was pronounced “dead while captured” although he was never found. (Courtesy photo)
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Remembering and Honoring the Sacrifices of a McConnell Fighter Pilot

A memorial stone for fighter pilot Lt. Col. David Louis Hrdlicka sits on a memorial walk to honor and remember his life and service at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. While on a bombing run in the Vietnam War, Hrdlicka was shot down over Laos and became a prisoner of war. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman William Lunn)
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KC-46 Joins the fight

Captain Blank Garrish, 344th Air Refueling Squadron KC-46A Pegasus pilot, takes off from a runway at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, in support of exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 May 10, 2022. Approximately 2,220 service members from three nations are participating to fly, maintain and support more than 90 aircraft from over 25 units during this iteration of the exercise. RF-A exercises are focused on improving the combat readiness of U.S. and international forces and providing training for units preparing for air and space expeditionary force tasking. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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KC-46 Joins the fight

Captain Corey Gerrish, 344th Air Refueling Squadron KC-46A Pegasus pilot, performs a preflight inspection on a KC-46 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, in support of exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 May 10, 2022. Approximately 2,220 service members from three nations are participating to fly, maintain and support more than 90 aircraft from over 25 units during this iteration of the exercise. RF-A exercises are focused on improving the combat readiness of U.S. and international forces and providing training for units preparing for air and space expeditionary force tasking. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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KC-46 Joins the fight

Two U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 prepare to be refueled by a KC-46A Pegasus in support of exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 over Alaska May 10, 2022. Approximately 2,220 service members from three nations are participating to fly, maintain and support more than 90 aircraft from over 25 units during this iteration of the exercise. RF-A exercises are focused on improving the combat readiness of U.S. and international forces and providing training for units preparing for air and space expeditionary force tasking. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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220505-F-EV810-1250

Major Kevin Rose, 349th Air Refueling Squadron instructor pilot, and Capt. Kevin Abbott, 344th Air Refueling Squadron instructor pilot, pilot a KC-46A Pegasus while receiving fuel from another KC-46 stationed at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, May 5, 2022. The crew were flying a 24-hour sortie, the longest in Air Mobility Command’s history. In order to ensure the safety of the flight, two pilot crews rotated on and off four-hour shifts allowing adequate time for rest. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brenden Beezley)
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220505-F-EV810-1098

Staff Sgt. Jonathan Sanders and Master Sgt. Justin Miller, 349th Air Refueling Squadron boom operators, set up palletized cots in the back of a KC-46A Pegasus May 5, 2022. The crew were flying a 24-hour sortie, the longest in Air Mobility Command’s history. In order to ensure the safety of the flight, two pilot crews rotated on and off four-hour shifts allowing adequate time for rest. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brenden Beezley)
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220505-F-EV810-1089

Captain Kevin Abbott, 344th Air Refueling Squadron instructor pilot, coordinates route changes with Los Angeles Air Traffic Control Center May 5, 2022. Route changes were necessary to avoid thunderstorms while still make the air refueling control time with the receivers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brenden Beezley)
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220505-F-EV810-1084

Captain Taylor Johnson, 349th Air Refueling Squadron instructor pilot, checks the flight path details May 5, 2022. Johnson is able to see live updates of weather, air traffic and flight plans using a Stratus puck. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brenden Beezley)
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220505-F-EV810-1013

The aircrew from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing’s 24-hour flight pose for a group photo May 5, 2022 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The aircrew took a group photo before embarking on a 24-hour sortie in a KC-46A Pegasus, completing the Air Mobility Command’s longest flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brenden Beezley)
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220506-F-EV810-1001

Major Kevin Rose, 349th Air Refueling Squadron instructor pilot, shaves his face May 6, 2022. Rose was one of six pilots aboard the 24-hour sortie out of McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, which was the longest flight in Air Mobility Command’s history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brenden Beezley)
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