McConnell's refueling mission remains steady despite government shutdown

A C-17 Globemaster III from the 437th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, S.C., approaches the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing, McConnell Air Force Base Kan. Oct. 4, 2013 during an air refueling mission over Kentucky. Air Mobility Command’s fleet of aircraft work together to provide rapid, global mobility for America’s armed forces. Depending on the aircraft model and mission requirements, McConnell AFB’s tankers can hold more than 170,000 pounds of fuel for refueling operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jess Lockoski)

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