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McConnell firefighters stay prepared for emergencies

Brad Voorhees, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron lead firefighter, uses a chainsaw to cut a hole in the roof of a vacant house during a training exercise April 6, 2017, in base housing at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Vertical ventilation is a method used during structural firefighting. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)
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McConnell firefighters support Nellis Weapon School

A C-130 Hercules lands on the dirt runway at Texas Lake, Nevada, June 2, 2017. The C-130 provided a forward area refueling point to refuel two CV-22 Ospreys and a C-17 Globemaster III. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Matthew Reichle)
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McConnell firefighters support Nellis Weapon School

Airman 1st Class Christopher Nodine, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, looks out to the dirt runway at Texas Lake, Nevada, June 2, 2017. A team of seven McConnell firefighters supported the Air Force Weapons School’s capstone event, 25 miles into the vast and desolate desert. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Matthew Reichle)
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McConnell firefighters support Nellis Weapon School

A team of seven McConnell firefighters pose for a photo at Texas Lake, Nevada, June 2, 2017. The crew supported the Air Force Weapons School’s capstone event when other Air Force fire departments were unable to support it. (Courtesy photo)
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McConnell first to test KC-46 NVG flights

Maj. Tony Gorry, 344th Air Refueling Squadron and chief of group training, has his helmet fitted by Airman 1st Class Trezvon Miers, 22nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, April 21, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The crew prepared to execute the Air Force’s first night vision operational training mission on the KC-46A Pegasus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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McConnell first to test KC-46 NVG flights

Staff Sgt. George Baylon, 22nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment craftsman, cleans a pair of night vision goggles April 22, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Night vision goggles provide aircrew the capability to execute takeoff and landings on covertly lit runways. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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McConnell first to test KC-46 NVG flights

A 344th Air Refueling Squadron KC-46A Pegasus receives fuel from a 924th ARS KC-46 April 23, 2020. Aircrews practiced nighttime aerial refueling operations on the way to North Auxiliary Airfield, South Carolina, in conjunction with tactical takeoffs and landings using night vision goggles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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McConnell first to test KC-46 NVG flights

Maj. Thomas Gorry, 344th Air Refueling Squadron chief of group training, performs preflight checks in the KC-46A Pegasus with Col. Mark Baran, 22nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander, April 30, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The flight was the last of two training missions to certify aircrews using night vision goggles on the new platform. This allowed aircrews to begin operational testing and evaluation in low-light emission environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)
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McConnell first to test KC-46 NVG flights

Maj. Jacob Belka, 22nd Operations Group evaluation pilot, approaches a runway for a touch and go flight maneuver April 30, 2020, at North Auxiliary Airfield, South Carolina. Belka performed a total of 17 touch and go’s in the KC-46A Pegasus using night vision goggles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)
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McConnell first to test KC-46 NVG flights

A KC-46A Pegasus parks after performing multiple flight maneuvers April 30, 2020, at North Auxiliary Airfield, South Carolina. The airfield is designed to test airframes and train aircrew in low-light environments. The testing data will be used to advance research in aerial refueling and night flying operations using night vision goggles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)
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McConnell first to test KC-46 NVG flights

Maj. Tony Gorry, 344th Air Refueling Squadron chief of group training, performs a preflight inspection on a KC-46A Pegasus April 21, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Preflight inspections require aircrews to perform visual checks of controls and instruments prior to starting engines. Aircrew prepared to execute the Air Force’s first night vision operational training mission on the KC-46A Pegasus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jerry Fleshman)
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McConnell improves readiness with ORE

Airmen from the 22nd Medical Group assist a mortar attack “victim” during the operational readiness exercise Sept. 10, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Approximately 300 Team McConnell Airmen participated in the two-day exercise in preparation for an upcoming operational readiness inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria A. Ruiz)
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McConnell improves readiness with ORE

Airmen from the 22nd Maintenance Group secure a KC-135 Stratotanker after hearing an attack warning signal during the operational readiness exercise Sept. 10, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Standardized attack warning signals are used to warn of attacks, initiate post-attack recovery actions and return the airbase to a wartime state of readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria A. Ruiz)
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McConnell improves readiness with ORE

Staff Sgts. Nicholas Pellegra and Steffon Jackson, 22nd Security Forces Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructors, evaluate M9 pistol handling during the operational readiness exercise Sept. 10, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The exercise evaluated and trained Airmen in their ability to survive and operate skills in preparation for an upcoming operational readiness inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria A. Ruiz)
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McConnell improves readiness with ORE

Capt. Asa Chung, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Protestant chaplain, arranges snacks at the “deployed” chapel during the operational readiness exercise Sept. 10, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Chaplains promote ministry of presence, providing spiritual care, morale and welfare to deployed members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria A. Ruiz)
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McConnell improves readiness with ORE

Lt. Col. Jeff George, 931st Operations Group intelligence officer, places a gas mask on a “victim” during self-aid and buddy care training for 931st Air Refueling Group Airmen during the operational readiness exercise Sept. 9, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Approximately 60 reservists participated in the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria A. Ruiz)
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McConnell improves readiness with ORE

Master Sgt. Gerard Hammond, 22nd Medical Operations Squadron education and training NCO in charge, prepares self-aid and buddy care training materials for 931st Air Refueling Group Airmen at Hanger 1129 Sept. 9, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The SABC training prepared Airmen for the upcoming operational readiness inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria A. Ruiz)
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McConnell improves readiness with ORE

Airmen from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing “command post” don their gas masks as exercise evaluation team member Master Sgt. Ronald Flack, 22nd ARW Public Affairs NCO in charge of visual information, observes Sept. 11, 2011 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Approximately 300 team McConnell Airmen participated in a two day exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Courtney Witt)
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McConnell improves readiness with ORE

Master Sgt. Douglas Haskell, 22nd Air Refueling Wing inspections superintendent, tosses smoke grenades during the operational readiness exercise Sept. 10, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The red smoke simulated a chemical attack on the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Laura L. Valentine)
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McConnell improves readiness with ORE

Staff Sgt. Chris Kelley, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire fighter, left, disassembles a M16 rifle Sept. 10, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. During the operational readiness exercise, Airmen demonstrated weapon clearing procedures, and the ability to disassemble and reassemble of the M16. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Laura L. Valentine)
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