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Aircrew Flight Equipment: One stop shop

Airman 1st Class R Thompson, 22nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, torques a microphone back together during an inspection July 20, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The Airmen check for any discrepancies that might affect a pilot's breathing or communication function within the helmet, and inspect more than 15 helmets a day from a 400 plus helmet inventory. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Courtney Witt)
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Aircrew Flight equipment: One stop shop

The 22nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment Airmen perform inspection and repair tasks July 20, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Aircrew flight equipment Airmen ensure the safety of McConnell’s aircrew by inspecting the safety equipment capable of helping aircrew survive in case of a crash, accident or malfunction. There are more than 60 Airmen in the 22nd OSS aircrew flight equipment flight.(U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Courtney Witt)
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Aircrew Flight Equipment: One stop shop

Airman 1st Class Frederick Gutierrez, 22nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, gives a thumbs up to Senior Airman Jeff Short, 22nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, to indicate a positive oxygen mask test July 20, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Aircrew flight equipment Airmen maintain and repair aircrew eye, respiratory and protective systems annually. The Airmen inspect more than 400 helmets each year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Courtney Witt)
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Aircrew Flight Equipment: One stop shop

Airman 1st Class Lydell Carter, 22nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, performs an inspection July 20, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The Airmen check for any discrepancies that might affect a pilots breathing or communication function within the helmet. McConnell performs a general inspection on more than 15 helmets daily in their more than 400 helmet inventory. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Courtney Witt)
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Aircrew Flight Equipment: One stop shop

Helmets from the 18th Air Refueling Squadron, a reserve unit at McConnell, await inspection by Airmen of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing Aircrew Life Support, July 20, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The Airmen are required to perform inspections every 90 days to check for any discrepancies in the airways and microphones. On a daily basis, more than 15 helmets go through a general inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Courtney Witt)
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350th Air Refueling Squadron member earns spotlight performer

Airman 1st Class Terry Harman, 350th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, organizes the scheduling matrix for the 350th ARS. As a boom operator, the Houston, Texas, native inspects, operates and troubleshoots in-flight refueling systems. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abigail Klein)
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Safety office protects McConnell

Donald Maher, 22nd Air Refueling Wing weapons safety manager, inspects weapons at the 22nd Security Forces Squadron armory June 16, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Weapons safety personnel ensure unit weapons safety representatives take appropriate measures to minimize mishaps and eliminate safety violations. Weapons safety personnel also ensure all personnel are properly trained before operating, handling, transporting, maintaining, loading or disposing of missiles, explosives and other weapons. The wing weapons safety office must keep current records of the handling locations on McConnell. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)
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Safety office protects McConnell

Donald Maher, 22nd Air Refueling Wing weapons safety manager, briefs Staff Sgt Lance Askew, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft electrician, on weapon safety June 16, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Personnel from weapons safety, the fire department and security forces brief base housing residents on personal weapons safety before authorizing the residents to store weapons in base housing. Weapons safety personnel advise commanders on weapons safety, assist units with their weapon safety programs, conduct annual unit assessments, provide mishap prevention data and education and ensure appropriate risk assessments are being conducted and documented. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Maria Ruiz
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Safety office protects McConnell

Dave Parker, 22nd Air Refueling Wing voluntary protection program manager, shines a light as Steve Hagler, 22nd ARW ground safety technician, inspects a non-permit confined space at Building 750 June 16, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The base has 1,365 confined spaces which must have safety, bioenvironmental and fire department approval before individuals can be allowed to safely work inside of them. Ground safety reports organizational safety compliance to the Occupational Safety Health Agency, Department of Defense and the AF safety organizations. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)
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Safety office protects McConnell

Capt. Nick Motlagh and Maj. Jeremy Fischman, 22nd Air Refueling Wing flight safety officers, take notes as they inspect the landing gear system of a KC-135 Stratotanker June 16, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The flight safety program investigates aircraft mishaps and makes recommendations to wing leadership on how to prevent future accidents. The base’s flight safety encompasses programs such as, the bird and wildlife aircraft strike hazard and the Wichita mid-air collision avoidance. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)
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Safety office protects McConnell

Staff Sgt. Latrica Davis and Staff Sgt. Daniel Sperry, 22nd Air Refueling Wing ground safety technicians, look at safety chords for damaged areas aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker June 16, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The ground safety program assists in performing operational risk assessments at operational and occupational levels to include industrial, contractual, sports, recreation and traffic areas. Ground safety develops and maintains current Air Force Occupational Safety and Health standards, performs oversight, conducts major command ground safety program evaluations, performs mishap final evaluations and provides lessons-learned analysis to base units. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Maria Ruiz
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McConnell completes global response exercise

Team McConnell Airmen load a KC-135 Stratotanker during a global response exercise June 24, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The exercise was a U.S. Strategic Command-led exercise performed along with other Air Mobility Command bases. During the exercise, McConnell processed 94 personnel, generated four KC-135 Stratotankers with four more tankers supporting the exercise and processing 13.5 short tons of cargo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Campbell)
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Heat stress

Airman Troy Howard, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, sweats while applying safety wire to an engine of a KC-135 Stratotanker June 22, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. During the summer, heat injuries and conditions are something all McConnell Airmen should be aware of and take steps to prevent. To protect themselves and each other, Airmen should remember to drink plenty of water, wear lightweight, light-colored and loose-fitting clothing and limit sun exposure during the mid-day hours. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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22nd Maintenance Group member earns spotlight performer

Senior Airman Melissa Hof, 22nd Maintenance Group knowledge operations manager, assists Celeste Stubblefield, 22nd MXG executive administrative assistant, with reviewing an awards package. In addition to her normal duties, the Bayard, Neb., native is also the functional area records manager, decoration and evaluation monitor for the 22nd MXG. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abigail Klein)
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McConnell completes global response exercise

Staff Sgt. Tyler Overman, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron weapons vault NCOIC, discusses weapon distribution procedures with Tech. Sgt. Michael Fridley, 22nd LRS individual protective equipment NCOIC, June 24, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The 22nd LRS Airmen issue weapons to personnel deploying or participating in operational exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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McConnell completes global response exercise

Tech. Sgt. Michael Fridley, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron individual protective equipment NCOIC, verifies the names and bags for Airmen participating in an exercise with Staff Sgt. Myrick Bell, individual protective equipment assistant NCOIC, June 24, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Exercises help prepare Team McConnell Airmen to mobilize the wing for short-notice deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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McConnell completes global response exercise

Airman Catherine Nelson, 22nd Security Forces Squadron entry controller and Staff Sgt. Michael Boardman, patrolman, review their mobility folders during a global response exercise June 24, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The mobility folders contain documents pertaining to each Airmen’s medical history, emergency contact data, legal documents and dog tags that are required to deploy. Airmen from the 22nd SFS were among the selected groups tasked to participate for the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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McConnell completes global response exercise

Airman 1st Class Dusty Parsons, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron weapons vault specialist, prepares an M-4 rifle for personnel during an exercise June 24, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Weapons are cleaned and inspected before being issued to Airmen deploying or participating in exercises. The 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron maintains and provides equipment to McConnell Airmen for use during training exercises and real-world deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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First to respond: Instrument, flight control systems Airmen

Staff Sgt. Joshua Stokes, 185th Iowa Air National Guard instrument and flight control technician, calibrates and adjusts probes that measure fuel quantity on a KC-135 Stratotanker, June 3, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Fuel probes are replaced almost every week, or when needed, ensure the aircraft maintains a correct measure of fuel. The instrument and flight control systems shop is the first to respond if anything malfunctions with avionics systems, radar, video display, automatic flight control and fuel management systems. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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First to respond: Instrument, flight control systems Airmen

Senior Airman Christine Lea, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron instrument and flight control technician, browses avionics system maintenance technical orders, June 3, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Digitalized technical orders allow the maintenance group to have the most accurate and up-to-date information distributed electronically in the least amount of time. TOs are constantly updated to prevent downtime for maintenance, increasing operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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