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(Center) Col. Ricky Rupp, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, and spouse Charlotte, stand with the Air Mobility Command Installation Excellence Award trophy, Dec. 12, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. AMC Recently nominated the Rupps for the 2013 General Jerome F. O'Malley and Diane O'Malley award. The annual award recognizes the wing commander and spouse team whose contributions to the nation, Air Force and local community best exemplify the highest ideals and positive leadership of a military couple in a key Air Force position. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Jose L. Leon)


Rupps nominated for O’Malley Award

(Center) Col. Ricky Rupp, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, and spouse Charlotte, stand with the Air Mobility Command Installation Excellence Award trophy, Dec. 12, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. AMC Recently nominated the Rupps for the 2013 General Jerome F. O'Malley and Diane O'Malley award. The annual award recognizes the wing commander and spouse team whose contributions to the nation, Air Force and local community best exemplify the highest ideals and positive leadership of a military couple in a key Air Force position. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Jose L. Leon)

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Two 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters spray water to simulate extinguishing a fire during a training exercise April 6, 2017, in base housing at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The exercise was performed in a vacant house, which allowed the firefighters to practice their procedures in a different environment than they are used to. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)
A 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter walks through smoke during a training exercise April 6, 2017, in base housing at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The smoke generator provided the firefighters with experience operating in low-visibility conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)
Firefighters assigned to the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron enter a house during a training exercise April 6, 2017, in base housing at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. McConnell’s firefighters train regularly to ensure they are prepared to respond to any emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)
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)
A 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter carries a victim out of a house during a training exercise April 6, 2017, in base housing at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Search and rescue training is usually conducted with dummies, but occasionally an actual person is added to provide more realistic training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)
Brad Voorhees, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron lead firefighter, pauses during a training exercise April 6, 2017, in base housing at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The training was performed several times in order to provide as much experience to the firefighters as possible. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)
A 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter performs overhaul and salvage during a training exercise April 6, 2017, in base housing at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. This procedure is used to look for fire extension into the walls or ceiling of a building. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)
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