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Fireworks, flames and safety

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McConnell's advancement in air safety

Michael Jungen, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron United States Fish & Wildlife Service’s biologist and Sikes Act liaison, conducts a bird survey Dec. 9, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base. A Sikes Act Liaison develops and maintains military installations throughout the United States. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airmen 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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Thanksgiving Safety Tips

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Labor Day Safety

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Safety powered through Innovation

Airman 1st Class Colton Walls, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production technician, poses for a photo at the innovation lab Sep. 1, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Walls submitted his idea for a rake-like invention through AFWERX, a program with the goal of fostering a culture of innovation within the Air Force. Walls’ invention is a metal rake-like object that allows Airmen to reach in, dislodge and remove jammed concrete and debris from asphalt recyclers while allowing Airmen to remain a safe distance away. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)
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Staying Safe with AFE

Airman 1st Class Grant Rockers, 22nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, counts the number of emergency passenger oxygen systems located in the interior of the KC-135 Stratotanker March 25, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. AFE technicians play a vital role in delivering mission ready support equipment for aircrews supporting aerial refueling operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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Staying Safe with AFE

Senior Airman Shawn Tickner, 22nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, documents the inflation times of life rafts March 25, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Inflation times along with the temperature and humidity of the room are documented to evaluate the integrity of the rafts in controlled conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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Staying Safe with AFE

Airman 1st Class Cameron Sigler, 22nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, removes bags containing life preservers and emergency passenger oxygen systems from a KC-135 Stratotanker March 25, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. It is crucial that AFE technicians follow inspection cycles to ensure equipment is mission ready at all times. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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Staying Safe with AFE

Senior Airman Shawn Tickner, 22nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, connects a carbon dioxide cylinder to a life raft March 25, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. In an emergency situation, the cylinder has the capability to inflate the raft within 60 seconds to keep the aircrew out of harm's way until a rescue team arrives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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Staying Safe with AFE

Airman 1st Class Cameron Nixon, 22nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, increases the altitude on an oxygen mask test unit, March 25, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Oxygen masks are tested for proper seal and oxygen flow at three levels of increasing altitudes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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Staying Safe with AFE

Senior Airman Shawn Tickner, 22nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, inflates the floor support tube of a life raft March 25, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Rafts must be inflated and observed over the course of four hours to ensure there are no air leaks and prevent equipment failure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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Staying Safe with AFE

Staff Sgt. Lindsey Martinez, 22nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, tightens a flight helmet on Airman 1st Class Benjamen Kuhman, 349th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, during an oxygen mask fitting March 25, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Ensuring all equipment is properly inspected and maintained allows for aircrew to safely conduct missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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Staying Safe with AFE

Staff Sgt. Mathew Carr, 22nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, re-tacks a cord on a flight helmet March 25, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. AFE technicians are responsible for ensuring that all flight and safety equipment is operable for aircrew use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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Thanksgiving Safety Tips

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Teaching self-defense on McConnell

Airmen and families from Team McConnell attend a self-defense class Nov. 23, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The class provided attendees with safety strategies, physical techniques to successfully escape an attack and psychological awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexi Bosarge)
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Teaching self-defense on McConnell

Kaycee Belka, 344th Air Refueling Squadron key spouse, grabs Capt. Jacob Belka, 344th ARS pilot, during a self-defense class Nov. 23, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The 22nd Force Support Squadron plans on continuing classes once a month to help Team McConnell boost self-confidence and improve situational awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexi Bosarge)
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22nd ARW Airmen increase fall protection awareness

Airmen assigned to the 22nd Maintenance Group participate in a fall protection class March 21, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Airmen who use a Personal Fall Arrest System require annual training when work conditions change or new fall arrest systems are used. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airmen 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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22nd ARW Airmen increase fall protection awareness

Airmen assigned to the 22nd Maintenance Group listen to a contracted fall-protection instructor March 21, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Aircraft maintenance and civil engineer Airmen require in-depth fall-prevention training due to the heights their careers demand them to work at. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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22nd ARW Airmen increase fall protection awareness

Tech. Sgt. Michael Cunningham, 22nd Air Maintenance Squadron communication and navigation craftsman, participates in a fall protection demonstration March 21, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The demonstration was aimed to raise awareness of fall hazards and prevent possible mishaps while Airmen are on duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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