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Chelsea Slagle, 22nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron dental assistant, applies fluoride onto the teeth of Airman 1st Class Marissa Kruse, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, after a cleaning Mar. 1, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The Air Force requires members to receive an oral exam and tooth cleaning each year to ensure dental health and allow Airmen to complete the mission unhindered. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)

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Airman 1st Class Marissa Kruse, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, receives a teeth cleaning Mar. 1st, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. McConnell dentists and dental assistants preform an average of 40 to 50 dental cleanings in a week for active duty and reserve military members as well as family members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)

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Dental instruments await use in a dental office March 1, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The dentists at McConnell take an average of 45 minutes to an hour per patient that come in for cleanings. Dentists must scrap off any plaque and tartar, followed by a toothpaste cleaning and flossing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)

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A dental study teeth model sits in a dental office Mar. 1, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. There are five dentists that keep McConnell’s dental clinic up and running, allowing members of Team McConnell to maintain operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)

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Maj. James Koll, 22nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron dental flight commander, cleans and inspects the teeth of Airman 1st Class Marissa Kruse, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, Mar. 1, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The dental clinics mission is to ensure the dental readiness and oral health of all patients, which allows them to deploy and carry on the aerial refueling mission at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)

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Maj. James Koll, 22nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron dental flight commander, and Chelsea Slagle, 22 OMRS dental assistant, observe x-rays during a dental cleaning March 1, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. March 6 is observed as National Dentist Day, celebrating the hard work and dedication of dentists across the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)

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Airman 1st Class Marissa Kruse, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, receives a teeth cleaning Mar. 1, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The dental clinic provides a number of services for military members and their dependents including: cleanings, fillings, root canals, retainers, night guards and tooth extractions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)

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Behind the scenes of the fitness center

Airman 1st Class Sasha Tucker, 22nd Force Support Squadron fitness journeyman, cleans a mirror Aug. 6, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The center is cleaned daily by the team of 15 Airmen who, re-rack weights, ensure all equipment is sanitized and do laundry hourly. These FSS Airmen keep the gym clean and functional for over 550 visitors daily. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexi Myrick)

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Behind the scenes of the fitness center

Airman 1st Class Sasha Tucker, 22nd Force Support Squadron fitness journeyman, makes reservations Aug. 6, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Tuckers’ other duties include scheduling appointments for massage therapists, making reservations and registering clients for 24-hour access to the fitness center. For more information for classes and other fitness opportunities please call the fitness center at (316) 759-4009. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexi Myrick)

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Behind the scenes of the fitness center

Airman 1st Class Sasha Tucker, 22nd Force Support Squadron fitness journeyman, arranges heavy rope equipment at the fitness center Aug. 6, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Tucker is in charge of many duties around the fitness center including, daily cleaning, fitness orientations and teaching fitness classes. The fitness center is open Monday through Thursday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexi Myrick)

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