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The base of the Keeper

Staff Sgt. Reid Johanns, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and heavy machinery craftsman, chips at sandstone landscape rock May 24, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The ten-foot-tall Keeper is being donated by Friends of McConnell as a part of a public art project called “Keeper’s on Parade”, founded by Together Wichita. This project allows local artists to design and paint miniature Keeper replicas that are displayed throughout Wichita. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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The base of the Keeper

Airman 1st Class Bismark Berchie, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and heavy machinery apprentice, uses a K-12 rescue saw to cut sandstone May 24, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The sandstone is being used to construct a base for the new Keeper of the Plains statue that will arrive later this year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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Honoring the ultimate sacrifice

Senior Airman Abigail Craig, 22nd Force Support Squadron honor guardsman, salutes a flag held by Senior Airman John Wilson, 22nd FSS honor guardsman, May 25, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The mission of McConnell’s honor guard is to make the final moments with a loved one special for the families of the fallen by providing a ceremonial performance honoring the veteran. These events emphasize the importance of holidays such as Memorial Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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Honoring the ultimate sacrifice

Staff Sgt. Olajide Shasanya, 22nd Force Support Squadron honor guardsman, holds a ceremonial flag May 25, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. McConnell’s honor guard is responsible for covering events in 72 counties in Kansas and two counties in Oklahoma. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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McConnell's KC-46 refuels Ellsworth’s B-1

A KC-46A Pegasus, takes off on a mission to refuel a B-1B Lancer May 17, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The crews of both the aircraft performed inflight refueling and conducted a full tactical training scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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McConnell's KC-46 refuels Ellsworth’s B-1

A KC-46A Pegasus, taxis to the runway May 17, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The KC-46 flew to a training area near Rapid City, S.D., where the crew worked jointly with a B-1B Lancer aircrew from the 37th Bomb Squadron, assigned to Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., to perform the first B-1 refueling for an operational B-1 unit and B-1 aircrew from Ellsworth and the KC-46. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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McConnell's KC-46 refuels Ellsworth’s B-1

Maintenance professionals conduct a preflight inspection and prepare a KC-46A Pegasus for a mission to refuel a B-1B Lancer May 17, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. This was the first time a KC-46 refueled a B-1 from an operational unit and is a testament to the strong relationship between Air Mobility Command and Air Force Global Strike Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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McConnell's KC-46 refuels Ellsworth’s B-1

A KC-46A Pegasus prepares to take off to refuel a B-1B Lancer May 17, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The crew performed the first air refueling between a KC-46A Pegasus and a B-1B Lancer operational unit. It was a first for the four-person B-1 aircrew as well. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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U.S. Air Force Maj. Will Watson, a pilot assigned to the 905th Air Refueling Squadron from McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., conducts a pre-flight check on a KC-46A Pegasus aircraft, assigned to the 931st Air Refueling Wing, prior to take off from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 11, 2021, in support of exercise Northern Edge 2021. Approximately 15,000 U.S. service members are participating in a joint training exercise hosted by U.S. Pacific Air Forces May 3-14, 2021, on and above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the Gulf of Alaska, and temporary maritime activities area. NE21 is one in a series of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command exercises designed to sharpen the joint forces’ skills; to practice tactics, techniques, and procedures; to improve command, control and communication relationships; and to develop cooperative plans and programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adriana Barrientos)
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Without hesitation

Airman Angela Hall, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution apprentice, poses for a photo April 29, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. On her way to the airport, Hall had acted without hesitation and was able to save an elderly couple from their smoking car after it crashed into a light pole. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia)
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18th Air Force Commander visits McConnell

Tech Sgt. Christian Parris, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron instrument and flight control systems noncommissioned officer in charge, explains how McConnell Air Force Base is innovating a new camera alignment tie rod to Maj. Gen. Thad Bibb, 18th Air Force commander, May 13, 2021, at McConnell AFB, Kansas. Metals tech, as well as instrument and flight control systems, are working to recreate the tie rod to improve accuracy in aerial refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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18th Air Force Commander visits McConnell

Senior Airman Chase Flemming, League of Extraordinary Airmen president, presents their organization to Maj. Gen. Thad Bibb, 18th Air Force commander, May 13, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. This first–of–its–kind organization is expanding its efforts to Kadena Air Base, fostering unity, and prioritizes mental health with junior enlisted Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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18th Air Force Commander visits McConnell

Master Sgt. Michael Barrett, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron green aircraft maintenance unit expeditor, shows Maj. Gen. Thad Bibb, 18th Air Force commander the overflow draining system on a KC-46A Pegasus May, 13, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The 22nd AMXS was one of 15 organizations Bibb visited during his trip to McConnell AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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18th Air Force Commander visits McConnell

Airman 1st Class Rhiannon Ero, 22nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron medical technician, describes the process for receiving the COVID-19 vaccine to Maj. Gen. Thad Bibb, 18th Air Force commander, May 13, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The COVID Point of Distribution administers shots one and two to beneficiaries, military members and civilian contractors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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18th Air Force Commander visits McConnell

Senior Airman Michael Russel, League of Extraordinary Airmen secretary, present their organization to Maj. Gen. Thad Bibb, 18th Air Force commander, May 13, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The League of Extraordinary Airmen is a junior enlisted private organization that provides Airmen with the opportunity to increase motivation and mental health. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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18th Air Force Commander visits McConnell

Maj. Gen. Thad Bibb, 18th Air Force commander, discusses the importance of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing to the 18th Air Force’s mission May 14, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Bibb visited a number of organizations across the installation over a two day period. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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18th Air Force Commander visits McConnell

Maj. Gen. Thad Bibb, 18th Air Force commander, operates a KC-46A Pegasus boom simulator May 13, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Bibb said in an all call with Team McConnell that he plans to come back later this year to qualify on the KC-46 himself. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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18th Air Force Commander visits McConnell

Col. Richard Tanner, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, greets Maj. Gen. Thad Bibb, 18th Air Force commander, upon his arrival May 13, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Bibb visited organizations across the installation to gain a better understanding of McConnell’s role in the aerial refueling mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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18th Air Force Commander visits McConnell

Maj. Gen. Thad Bibb, 18th Air Force commander, answers a question from an Airman May 14, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Bibb took time out of his visit to sit down with the members of Team McConnell and discuss the importance of the refueling mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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National Police Week Guard Mount Ceremony

Members of the 22nd Security Forces Squadron stand in formation during a National Police Week Guard Mount ceremony May 14, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. National Police Week is recognized every year in May to honor those that have sacrificed their lives protecting their communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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