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A KC-135 Stratotanker takes off from the runway Sept. 10, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Stratotanker pilots practice landings and takeoffs, or “touch and goes,” on a regular basis to stay trained on various maneuvers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Victor J. Caputo)
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‘Mighty Eagles’ welcome local boy

Micah Wemmer, honorary 22nd Operation Support Squadron “Mighty Eagle,” sits in the cockpit of a KC-135 Stratotanker March 25, 2013, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Micah was chosen for the “Pilot for a Day” program through a partnership with Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kan. This program gives children with serious or chronic medical conditions the opportunity to visit Air Force bases and be a guest of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing and one of its flying squadrons for a day. (U.S Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katrina M. Brisbin)
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“The Lion King” cast says ‘Hakuna McConnell’

Three members from “The Lion King” musical tour, Electra Watson, Mark David Kaplin and John Sloan III, respond to a question from an audience member at a meet-and-greet at the Robert J. Dole Community Center Ballroom, Sept. 11, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The group came to McConnell to meet the base community and promote the month of performances they will be doing in September. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Victor J. Caputo)
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Senior Airman Garrett Tholken, 349th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, observes SrA Madison Dolata, 349th ARS boom operator, during the refueling of a KC-46A Pegasus April 8, 2019, over Kansas. Dolata is the first McConnell Airman to refuel the KC-46. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Skyler Combs)
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A KC-46A Pegasus from McConnell Air Force Base maneuvers into position to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker April 8, 2019, over Kansas. The KC-135 can transfer a maximum load of 200,000 pounds of fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Skyler Combs)
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A KC-46A Pegasus from McConnell Air Force Base approaches to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker April 8, 2019, over Kansas. The KC-135 has provided the core aerial refueling capability for the United States Air Force for more than 60 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Skyler Combs)
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Senior Airman Madison Dolata manipulates controls in the KC-135 Stratotanker’s boom pod while refueling a KC-46A Pegasus April 8, 2019, over Kansas. Nearly all internal fuel can be pumped through the flying boom, the KC-135's primary fuel transfer method. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Skyler Combs)
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2013 chief master sergeant selects

Congratulations to Team McConnell’s newest chief master sergeant selects: Senior Master Sgt. Vernon Jordan; Senior Master Sgt. Joseph Thomas; Senior Master Sgt. Tim Miller. Chief master sergeant is the highest enlisted rank in the Air Force, and only the top one percent of enlisted Airmen are selected for promotion to this rank. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katrina M. Brisbin)
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22nd CES practices safe riding habits

Team McConnell Airmen gather for a short safety brief from Master Sgt. Kenneth Webel, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron program flight superintendent, before a group ride April 13, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. This is the third year the 22nd CES has held a ride to promote motorcycle safety. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Laura L. Valentine)
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22nd MXS Metal Fabrications Flight

Senior Airman Cole Daniel, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural journeyman, cold works a KC-135 Stratotanker lower boom skin panel Oct. 17, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Daniel assembles and repairs parts of the KC-135 in order to help preserve the aircraft and keep it refueling the right. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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22nd MXS Metal Fabrications Flight

Senior Airman Cole Daniel, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural journeyman, uses a pit depth gauge Oct. 17, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The gauge is used to evaluate if the panel needs to be patched or filled with an aerodynamic smoothing compound. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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22nd MXS Metal Fabrications Flight

Senior Airman Cole Daniel, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural journeyman, sands a KC-135 Stratotanker lower boom skin panel Oct. 17, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Aircraft structural maintainers repair KC-135 skin panels on a daily basis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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22nd MXS Metal Fabrications Flight

Senior Airman Cole Daniel, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural journeyman, sands a KC-135 Stratotanker lower boom skin panel Oct. 17, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. If the dent measurements are not exceptional, then structural maintainers repair the damaged area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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22nd MXS Metal Fabrications Flight

Senior Airman Cole Daniel, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural journeyman, combines resin and hardener Oct. 17, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The combination creates an aerodynamic smoothing compound that is applied to the skin panel after it has been sanded and cleaned with isopropyl alcohol and methyl propyl ketone. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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22nd MXS Metal Fabrications Flight

Senior Airman Cole Daniel, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural journeyman, applies an aerodynamic smoothing compound on a KC-135 Stratotanker lower boom skin panel Oct. 17, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The compound hardens after an estimated 24 hours and is sanded to the original shape of the skin panel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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22nd MXS Metal Fabrications Flight

Senior Airman Cole Daniel, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural journeyman, smooths out an aerodynamic smoothing compound on a KC-135 Stratotanker lower boom skin panel Oct. 17, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Daniel covered the compound with a film, which allowed the putty to be spread evenly along the skin panel. Any air bubbles were filled with additional putty to fully repair the dent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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344th ARS Change of Command

Lt. Col. Aaron Larose, 344th Air Refueling Squadron commander, takes the guidon from Col. Jennifer Uptmor, 22nd Operations Group commander, during the squadron’s change of command ceremony, June 6, 2014, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Larose was previously the 22nd Operations Support Squadron director of operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class David Bernal Del Agua)
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47 year reunion: man, metal

Melvin Cline, Headquarters Air Force Office of Special Investigations director of base realignment and closure, left, reminisces about the KC-135 Statotanker 62-3498 with Airmen from the 22nd Maintenance Group May 23, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Cline revisited this particular KC-135, now assigned to McConnell, at the end of his 47 year career which started when he was a crew chief on this plane in 1965. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jose L. Leon)
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5K at McConnell

Team McConnell members participate in a five kilometer walk/run through McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., May 16, 2014, as part of a Sexual Assault Awareness Month activity. The event was one of a few held to educate the base on sexual assault and harassment in the military, and how it can be prevented. The Air Force is committed to eliminating all sexual assault crimes through awareness and prevention training. Airmen are provided with multiple outlets where they can report a case or speak to someone about a problem. For more information on sexual assault response and prevention contact the McConnell AFB SAPR office at (316) 759-1872 or http://www.sapr.mil/ for the Department of Defense SAPR website. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aaron Forest Wainwright)
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A cover up

Airman 1st Class Sam Jones, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron, installs a peephole cover April 14, 2014, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The covers were installed throughout the Airmen dorm buildings, to enhance the security of the rooms. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Colby L. Hardin)
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