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McConnell’s Stripes Refueled program

Senior Airman Gordon Sears, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron metals technician, is shown an engine of a KC-135 Stratotanker by Tech. Sgt. Juan Azofeifa, 22nd AMXS periodic evaluation lead dock controller, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, July 8, 2025. As a recent graduate of Airman Leadership School, Sears participated in the Stripes Refueled Program to learn more about leadership from other leaders in maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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McConnell’s Stripes Refueled program

Senior Airman Gordon Sears, 22nd Maintenance Squadron metals technician (right), walks through a maintenance hangar with maintenance back shop leadership at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, July 8, 2025. Sears toured multiple maintenance shops to learn more about leadership and how his work impacts others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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McConnell’s Stripes Refueled program

Senior Airman Gordon Sears, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron metals technician, inspects hydraulic lines in a KC-135 Stratotanker wing at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, July 8, 2025. Aircraft periodically receive a more in-depth inspection to verify its safety and address any issues. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Col. Corey Damon, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, relinquishes command of the 22nd ARW at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, July 28, 2025. Col. Joe Wall then assumed command of the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick O’Neill)
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Col. Joe Wall, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, and Col. Cory Damon, former 22nd ARW commander, walk with their families following the 22nd ARW change of command ceremony at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, July 28, 2025. The ceremony concluded with Wall and Damon reconvening with their loved ones and exiting the venue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amelio Brown)
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Col. Cory Damon, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, gives a speech during the 22nd ARW change of command ceremony at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, July 28, 2025. Damon gave his departing speech thanking everyone in attendance, his team, his family, and McConnell as a whole. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amelio Brown)
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Team McConnell and esteemed guests sit in attendance to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing change of command ceremony at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, July 28, 2025. Airmen from various squadrons attended the change of command alongside family members, civilian contractors, and civic leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amelio Brown)
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Col. Aaron Strode, 22nd Air Refueling Wing deputy commander, participates in a prayer at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, July 28, 2025. The prayer was led by the wing chaplain during the 22nd ARW Change of Command ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick O’Neill)
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Flowers rest on a table at the 22nd Air Refueling Wing Change of Command ceremony at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, July 28, 2025. The flowers were handed to family members of the official party during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick O’Neill)
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22nd MSG change of command

Col. Heath Frye, 22nd Mission Support Group commander, gains command during a change of command ceremony June 17, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The passing of the guideon is a time-honored tradition that symbolizes a transfer of authority. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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22nd MSG change of command

Col. Robert Kelly, 22nd Mission Support Group out-bound commander, relinquishes command during a change of command ceremony June 17, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Command was relinquished to Col. Heath Frye, 22nd MSG commander. The ceremony is a time-honored tradition that symbolizes a transfer of authority. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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22nd MSG change of command

Col. Richard Tanner, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, speaks during a 22nd Mission Support Group Change of Command June 17, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. During the ceremony, Col. Robert Kelly, 22nd MSG out-bound commander, relinquished command to Col. Heath Frye, 22nd MSG commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Fear of failure: Beyond the Blue

Senior Master Sgt. Alan Gage, 22nd Maintenance Squadron flight superintendent, poses for a photo Dec. 17, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Gage shared his story as part of McConnell’s Beyond the Blue initiative, which takes steps to normalize help-seeking behaviors. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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SECAF visit to McConnell

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett, left, talks to Staff Sgt. Devaughn Granger, 344th Air Refueling Squadron in-flight refueling specialist evaluator, before a flight on a KC-46A Pegasus June 10, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Granger showed Barrett the aircraft’s aerial refueling functionality during a local sortie with another KC-46. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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SECAF visit to McConnell

Capt. Donald Clabaugh, 344th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, left, showcases a KC-46A Pegasus in flight to Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett June 10, 2020, above Kansas. McConnell was the first wing to receive the KC-46, and has been working diligently throughout the aircraft’s initial operational test and evaluation period. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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SECAF visit to McConnell

Staff Sgt. Devaughn Granger, 344th Air Refueling Squadron in-flight refueling specialist evaluator, left, shows Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett the functionality of the KC-46A Pegasus boom June 10, 2020, above Kansas. Barrett flew on a day-to-night flight to witness the aircraft’s remote vision system’s capability in various lighting conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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SECAF visit to McConnell

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett and U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran praise Tech. Sgt. Nathan A. Zachary, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of cargo movement, on his accomplishment of 22nd Mission Support Group Superior Performer June 10, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Zachary was recognized as a superior performer for managing logistics for a presidential support mission and leading cargo movements that processed 2,600 assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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SECAF visit to McConnell

Col. Richard Tanner, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, greets Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett, as U.S. Rep. Ron Estes greets U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, upon their arrival June 10, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Barrett visited Team McConnell to interact with Airmen and receive a comprehensive KC-46A Pegasus immersion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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Staff Sgt. Amy Sievers, 386th Expeditionary Contracting Squadron contracting officer, center, provides a walkthrough of construction contracts to Chief Master Sgt. Jason Colon, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing command chief, left, and Col. Rod Simpson, 386th AEW commander, right, during a wing immersion program at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, March 19, 2020. The weekly immersion program, “In Your Boots,” allows wing leadership to see first-hand how squadrons support the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isaiah J. Soliz)
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