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  • The ‘Pegasus’ has landed

    The KC-46A Pegasus joined the ranks of Team McConnell today, and with its arrival, a new era of aerial refueling and mobility capabilities has dawned.Though the KC-46A arrival is significant to all at McConnell, the arrival of the first two aircraft also represents a growth in the 931st Air

  • Maintainer wrenches Levitow Award

    When Senior Airman Taner Thomas decided to go to the Thomas N. Barnes Airman Leadership School, he did it because he wanted the “hands-on” experience the class could provide, as well as the chance to meet Airmen outside the hangar.Thomas, an electrical and environmental journeyman from the 931st

  • Fireworks Safety 2018

    According to the Fireworks Information Center, more than 240 people go to the emergency room every day with fireworks-related injuries in the month around the Fourth of July.Fireworks can be dangerous, causing serious burns and eye injuries.

  • Reserve Citizen Airman becomes Mrs. Kansas U.S.

    Reserve Citizen Airman Maj. Monica Riggs briefly traded in her flight suit and combats boots, donning an evening gown and six-inch heels to be crowned as Mrs. Kansas United States 2018.The 18th Air Refueling Squadron lead pilot beat four other Kansas contestants. This was Riggs first time competing

  • Some ARTs eligible for aviation bonus

    The Air Force Reserve Command is expanding the Aviation Bonus Program to qualifying Air Reserve Technician (ART) as part of an effort to increase the rated-aircrew retention.

  • AF announces changes to Courses 14 and 15

    Effective immediately, Air Force officials have removed the requirement to complete Courses 14 and 15 for all Airmen serving in the active component. Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Airmen will have the option to complete their enlisted professional military education through distance

  • First-ever blood test for detecting brain injury cleared by FDA

    Brain injuries can happen from a fall, while in combat or during training exercises. Thanks in part to research funded by the Defense Department and the Army, Banyan Biomarkers has created the first-ever brain trauma blood test. On Feb. 14, 2018, the Food and Drug Administration cleared marketing of

  • News Release: Earth Wind and Fire: Reservists own the skies

    For the first time in the nearly 70-year history of the Air Force Reserve, all three special mission units have been called to action simultaneously due to a series of catastrophic events that have effected wide swaths of the U.S.

  • Col. Wiltse visits 931 ARW

    Col. Gretchen Wiltse, 4th Air Force Director of Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection, visited the Citizen Airmen of the 931st Air Refueling Wing, Aug. 4-5, 2017. Wiltse spent the days touring the 931 ARW and 22nd Air Refueling Wing facilities, meeting with Airmen and senior leaders, and