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Master Sgt. Curtis Nailor, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron customer support section chief, reflects on unity and the importance of having difficult conversations about racism June 29, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. As racial disparities continue to plague the nation, Nailor asks that Americans come together and take action to combat racism. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Senior Airman Michaela R. Slanchik)
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Many more tow come

Staff Sgt. Darius Gamble, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron tow supervisor, attaches a tow bar to a MB-2 Aircraft Tow Tractor Aug. 21, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The vehicle is equipped with a hitch on the front and back, enabling the tractor to push or pull an aircraft. While moving a jet, a supervisor is in charge of directing each member of the tow team in order to secure it safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Many more tow come

Airman 1st Class Korey Bradley and Airman Christopher Schlick, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, place chalks under the wheels of a KC-135 Stratotanker Aug. 21, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Chalks are placed to secure the $39.6 million aircraft while parked. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Many more tow come

A KC-135 Stratotanker, weighing over 98,000 pounds, is towed by an MB-2 Aircraft Tow Tractor Aug. 21, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The vehicle is used to transport powered-down aircraft across the flightline to designated parking locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Many more tow come

Airman 1st Class Korey Bradley and Airman 1st Class Quinton May, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, ready a tow bar connected to a KC-135 Stratotanker, to be attached to a MB-2 Aircraft Tow Tractor Aug. 21, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The bar, weighing roughly 500 pounds, provides a direct connection to the aircraft, allowing the KC-135 to be safely maneuvered across the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Many more tow come

Airman 1st Class Quinton May, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, oversees the left wing of a KC-135 Stratotanker during a tow Aug. 21, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. During a KC-135 tow operation, a team of three or more maintainers help direct, maneuver and stop the aircraft to assure it is safely parked without harm to the jet or the Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Bandits return home after months of fueling the fight

1st Lt. Jared Smithson, 349th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, embraces his family during after returning home from deployment Aug. 20, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Smithson and the rest of the 349th ARS deployed to Southwest Asia, where they supported Operation Inherent Resolve, Freedom’s Sentinel, Spartan Shield and the Combined Defense of the Arabian Peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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Bandits return home after months of fueling the fight

Capt. Collin Tuthill, 349th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, hugs his girlfriend, Erika Black, after returning home from a deployment to Southwest Asia, Aug. 20, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Tuthill and the rest of the team delivered more than 38 million pounds of fuel to 16 different airframes during the deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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Bandits return home after months of fueling the fight

Capt. Collin Tuthill, 349th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, returns home after a four-month deployment to Southwest Asia, Aug. 20, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The 349th ARS supported 1,100 combat missions and completed more than 7,000 combat flying hours supporting aerial refueling for Operation Inherent Resolve, Freedom’s Sentinel, Spartan Shield and the Combined Defense of the Arabian Peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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DFAC supports wing operational readiness exercise

2nd Lt. Scott Roode, 22nd Force Support Squadron food operation officer, delivers boxed lunches to the alert facility during the Operational Readiness Inspection Aug. 19, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The ORI allows alert crews to demonstrate their ability to mobilize personnel, cargo and successfully generate aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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DFAC supports wing operational readiness exercise

Airman 1st Class Farrin Santana, 931st Force Support Squadron food service apprentice, prepares meals during the Operational Readiness Inspection Aug. 19, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The 22nd FSS dining facility team packaged 32 boxed lunches and served hot meals throughout the day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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DFAC supports wing operational readiness exercise

Airman 1st Class Dyves Martin, 22nd Force Support Squadron food service shift lead, builds boxed meals for alert force personnel during the Operational Readiness Inspection Aug. 19, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The exercise is a four day performance-based readiness evaluation used to assess McConnell’s ability to generate aerial refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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Airman becomes U.S. citizen

Airman 1st Class Edgar Barcenas Zumaya, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron, water and fuel systems maintenance apprentice, poses for a photo with proof of citizenship after a naturalization ceremony Aug. 7, 2020 at Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas. Barcenas Zumaya was joined by 50 people, representing 10 other countries around the globe, who also became U.S. citizens during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Stai)
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Airman becomes U.S. citizen

Airman First Class Edgar Barcenas Zumaya, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron, water and fuel systems maintenance apprentice, recites the Oath of Allegiance during a naturalization ceremony Aug. 7, 2020 at Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas. Barcenas Zumaya and other service members who are serving or have served in the U.S. armed forces may be eligible to apply for naturalization under special provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Stai)
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LAIRCM testing for the KC-46

Tech. Sgt. Spencer Balint, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron laser safety officer, fires a laser into the Large Aircraft Infrared Counter-Measures system aboard the KC-46A Pegasus Aug. 11, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The laser fires into the LAIRCM to test the operational capabilities and its ability to detect infrared missiles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)
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LAIRCM testing for the KC-46

The Large Aircraft Infrared Counter-Measures system is attached to the underside of the KC-46A Pegasus Aug. 11, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The LAIRCM is a defense system for large transport aircraft that combines missile warning and infrared laser jammer systems to protect aircraft from infrared guided missiles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)
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McConnell welcomes privatized housing resident advocate

Mr. Robert Wagner, 22nd Wing Staff Agencies privatized housing resident advocate, bridges the gap between privatized housing and military residents Aug. 11, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The Department of the Air Force established these advocates after the signing of the Military Housing Privatization Initiative Tenant Bill of Rights, ensuring on-base residents are receiving quality housing. There are 59 Air Force installations receiving advocates to help ensure proper treatment of military families living on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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Non-Destructive Test Equipment Inspections

Eric Deravin V, Survice Engineering Company non-destructive testing equipment technician, inserts a body armor plate into an x-ray machine Aug. 6, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The x-ray inspects body armor plates for cracks and defects in order to qualify them for use in combat zones. Plates that fail the inspection are used for training purposes or destroyed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)
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Non-Destructive Test Equipment Inspections

Derrius Jones, Survice Engineering Company non-destructive testing equipment technician, unwraps a new body armor plate Aug. 6, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. McConnell AFB was identified as the regional hub for NDTE inspections and have inspected more than 32,000 plates. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)
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