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Airmen extinguish live fire during exercise

Firefighters assigned to the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron operate fire attack hoses during an annual night aircraft burn Sept. 18, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Aircraft burns are conducted both day and night to provide firefighter personnel with the expertise to respond to an emergency at any time of the day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Airmen extinguish live fire during exercise

Brent Hardsaw, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire inspector, and Airman 1st Class Trace James, 22nd CES fire protection apprentice, extinguish flames during an annual night aircraft burn Sept. 18, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Communication is vital during burning exercises or real-world scenarios to ensure the mission is completed safely and efficiently. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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POW/MIA Ceremony

William Schwertfeger, retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col., shares his story as a prisoner of war during the Vietnam conflict in 1972 at a POW/MIA Ceremony Sept. 17, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. According to the Department of Defense Prisoner of War Missing Personnel Office, there are 1,657 personnel still missing from the Vietnam conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)
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McConnell holds annual POW/MIA wreath laying ceremony

McConnell honored the fallen from World War II, the Korean War, the Cold War, the Gulf War as well as other conflicts during the 2020 POW/MIA wreath laying ceremony Sept. 16, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Wreath laying ceremonies are held to formally pay respect to the sacrifices of American veterans that were captured or missing during a time of war. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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McConnell holds annual POW/MIA wreath laying ceremony

Col. Richard Tanner, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander (right), and Chief Master Sgt. Melissa Royster, 22nd Air Refueling Wing command chief (left), present the POW/MIA wreath Sept. 16, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. During POW/MIA Remembrance Week, McConnell AFB honored POW/MIA members that served to protect and preserve the rights, privileges and freedoms of Americans, but unfortunately were never accounted for. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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McConnell holds annual POW/MIA wreath laying ceremony

Lt. Col. Paul Castillo, 22nd Wing Staff Agencies wing chaplain, reminds 2020 POW/MIA wreath laying ceremony attendees the importance of honoring service members who have sacrificed their freedom or lives in service to their country Sept. 16, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. America’s Armed Forces still search for the approximately 82,000 men and women who are unaccounted for. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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Veteran advises Airmen during Top 3 Lunch and Learn

Ronald L. Wolf, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran of the 1st Aviation Battalion and 1st Infantry Division, shares an emotional story during a Top 3 Lunch and Learn with Veterans Sept. 11, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Wolf gathered himself as he spoke of his family’s reaction to his change in demeanor after returning home from a one-year deployment to Vietnam. This was the first event Top 3 hosted at the installation for Airmen to learn from previous service members’ life and military experiences. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Veteran advises Airmen during Top 3 Lunch and Learn

Ronald L. Wolf, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran of the 1st Aviation Battalion and 1st Infantry Division, shares an emotional story during a Top 3 Lunch and Learn with Veterans Sept. 11, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Wolf gathered himself as he spoke of his family’s reaction to his change in demeanor after returning home from a one-year deployment to Vietnam. This was the first event Top 3 hosted at the installation for Airmen to learn from previous service members’ life and military experiences. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Veteran advises Airmen during Top 3 Lunch and Learn

Ronald L. Wolf, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran of the 1st Aviation Battalion and 1st Infantry Division, shares an emotional story during a Top 3 Lunch and Learn with Veterans Sept. 11, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Wolf gathered himself as he spoke of his family’s reaction to his change in demeanor after returning home from a one-year deployment to Vietnam. This was the first event Top 3 hosted at the installation for Airmen to learn from previous service members’ life and military experiences. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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The Memorial Walk – Remembering the missing and fallen

Staff Sgt. Cody Zecchin, 22nd Wing Staff Agencies command post noncommissioned officer in charge reports, POW/MIA patch in support of Remembrance Week Sept. 14, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The patch was approved to wear with the military uniform for POW/MIA Remembrance Week and Patriot Day and serves as a silent reminder of those who have sacrificed for the Airmen today. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)
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The Memorial Walk – Remembering the missing and fallen

Firemen assigned to the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron, march along the memorial walk during POW/MIA Remembrance Week vigil walk Sept. 14, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Airmen from across McConnell AFB marched the nearly two mile route for 30 minutes at a time, for a total of 12 hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)
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The Memorial Walk – Remembering the missing and fallen

Firemen assigned to the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron, march in a vigil walk during POW/MIA Remembrance Week Sept. 14, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. POW/MIA Remembrance Week honors those who are or have been prisoners of war or declared missing in action, through events coordinated by Team McConnell. The week’s events include a vigil walk, a wreath laying ceremony and a POW/MIA ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)
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Munitions flight helps to fuel the fight

Senior Airman Marian Bock, 22nd Maintenance Squadron munitions flight custody accounts technician, takes accountability of a 500 pound Mk84 inert bomb body Aug. 28, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. These non-functioning bombs are used for various training purposes by local Air National Guard pilots as well as explosive ordnance disposal teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Skyler Combs)
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Munitions flight helps to fuel the fight

Senior Airman Marian Bock, 22nd Maintenance Squadron munitions flight custody accounts technician, exits an earth-covered magazine facility, or igloo, after performing inventory inspections Aug. 28, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Certain types of ammunition have to be stored in these earth covered facilities to meet safety regulations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Skyler Combs)
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Munitions flight helps to fuel the fight

Senior Airman Marian Bock, 22nd Maintenance Squadron munitions flight custody accounts technician, performs inventory inspections on ammunition Aug. 28, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Munitions flight stores and inspects all of McConnell’s ammunition — whether they are used for training purposes or real-world applications like law enforcement or deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Skyler Combs)
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Munitions flight helps to fuel the fight

Senior Airman Marian Bock, 22nd Maintenance Squadron munitions flight custody accounts technician, radios in ammunition inspection results Aug. 28, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Munitions flight’s primary duty at McConnell is to store, inspect and account for the base’s entire arsenal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Skyler Combs)
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Munitions flight helps to fuel the fight

Senior Airman Marian Bock, 22nd Maintenance Squadron munitions flight custody accounts technician, transports a box of 5.56 mm ball ammunition inside an above ground magazine facility Aug. 28, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Munitions flight personnel are required to transport their stock to a different facility for inspection based on the life cycle of the ammunition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Skyler Combs)
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Remembering 9/11 - Forever Heroes

Col. Emily Farkas, 22nd Maintenance Group commander, speaks at the Patriot Day Retreat Ceremony Sept. 11, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The ceremony was held to honor the civilians and first responders who lost their lives during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)
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McConnell’s armory keeps the mission going

Airman 1st Class Brandon Holland, 22nd Security Forces Squadron armorer, hands Airman 1st Class Lamar Ellison, 22nd SFS patrolman, an accountability sheet Sept. 8, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The Airmen at the armory issue approximately 200 items each day. This could range from any of the 12 different types of weapons systems or radios used while patrolling the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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McConnell’s armory keeps the mission going

Airman 1st Class Brandon Holland, 22nd Security Forces Squadron armorer, clears an M249 light machine gun prior to storage in the armory Sept. 8, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Each SFS member must perform clearing and arming procedures when coming on shift, receiving equipment or when they are returning weapons to the armory. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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