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Tech. Sgt. Dwight Miller, 349th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, recently achieved the milestone of 500 combat missions on his 15th deployment as a boom operator with the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing out of Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The day was just like any other during his 13 year career, except this time Miller reached a milestone few have ever neared by refueling a couple of F-16 Fighting Falcons. (Courtesy photo) Boom operator completes 500 combat missions
MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- A McConnell Airman completed his 500th combat mission as a boom operator during his current deployment, with the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Tech. Sgt. Dwight Miller completed the milestone on his 15th deployment by refueling a couple of F-16 Fighting Falcons. The day was just like any
 0 4/06
2018
People talking Red Flag provides refined boom, instructor training
NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. – McConnell air crews are focusing on developing air refueling skills for their youngest boom operators at the Air Force’s premier air-to-air exercise, Red Flag 18-1, which kicked off at Nellis AFB nearly two weeks ago and continues through Friday.The crews are using the exercise as a development opportunity for young
 0 2/14
2018
Senior Airman Kowan McFalls, 349th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, poses with Col. Albert Miller, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, July 26, 2016, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. McFalls received the spotlight performer for the week of April 25-29. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman David Bernal Del Agua) 349th ARS Airman earns spotlight performer
As a spotlight performer, individuals are chosen by leadership for demonstrating the Air Force's Core Values: Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do. Senior Airman Kowan McFalls, 349th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, received the spotlight performer for the week of April 25-29. McFalls conducts air refueling
 0 8/01
2016
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