News - Tag KC-46

July 21, 2026
McConnell team member creates an innovative solution to a persistent problem

A brand new invention solves multiple KC-46A Pegasus engine servicing issues. Original invention straight out of McConnell Air Force Base Innovation Lab, a 3D-printed funnel for the KC-46A Pegasus has greatly reduced oil spillage and potential contamination, strengthening mission readiness. The
June 23, 2025
McConnell KC-46 refuels Thunderbirds

Two U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" wait to be refueled by a KC-46A Pegasus assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, over the U.S., June 13, 2025. The KC-46 crew offloaded approximately 75,000 pounds of fuel to the Thunderbirds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class
May 2, 2025
Weapons Systems Council plots path forward for KC-46 Pegasus, aircrew

A few extra KC-46s populated the parking ramp at McConnell AFB April 28-30, as the latest KC-46 Weapons Systems Council got underway.
Feb. 19, 2025
KC-46 Fuel Tank Removal

Tech Sgt. Darryan Lane, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuel systems shift lead, prepares a KC-46A Pegasus fuel cell for removal at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Feb. 7, 2025. A KC-46 can hold up to 212,299 pounds of fuel split between three fuel cells. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman
Feb. 13, 2025
McConnell Reservists team with allies for Exercise Cope North 2025

Three F/A-18D Hornet aircraft hover outside a the wing of a KC-46A Pegasus assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, and flown by an 931st Air Refueling Wing aircrew, the Reserve Unit at Team McConnell, over the skies of Guam, Feb. 5, 2025. The aircraft were participating in the first day of
Dec. 18, 2024
Fueling a Partnership: Japan and U.S. Airmen Exchange Air Refueling Knowledge

Fourteen members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force from the 405th Air Refueling Squadron, Miho Air Base, Japan, visited the 22nd ARW Dec 11-12, 2024, to enhance the JASDF’s understanding and operational readiness with the KC-46A Pegasus.
April 26, 2023
McConnell aircrew perform KC-46 aeromedical evacuation

Airmen from Team McConnell's 344th Air Refueling Squadron performed their first real-world Aeromedical Evacuation April 15, 2023.
March 15, 2023
McConnell Reservist devotes his off time to special medical missions

Maj. Leo Romero, 905th Air Refueling Squadron, chief of tactics, is a busy guy. But he makes time to fly special missions, when he can.“Back in 2016 one of my friends knew someone who had a daughter, she was 11 or 12, with a heart condition,” Romero recalls. “She needed open heart surgery in
Feb. 10, 2023
McConnell Participates in Combined KC-10/KC-46 Integrated Mission Sortie Training

For the first time at Travis AFB, a mixed formation of seven U.S. Air Force KC-10 and KC-46 tanker aircraft took off in tactical formation in order to conduct an integrated mission sortie for advanced tanker training on Feb. 8.
Sept. 19, 2022
KC-46A performs first operationally-tasked combat refueling sortie

Approximately 100 Airmen and four KC-46A Pegasus aircraft conducted 24-hour operations during Air Mobility Command’s multi-week Employment Concept Exercise 22-08 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, from August 27 through mid-September, 2022.