KC-46 #5 is here ✈️

Check out this story about the recent "unmanned" flight at McConnell ✈️ #kc135 #teammcconnell

The mission never stops #teammcconnell

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The annual Family Festival of Fun is tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Youth Center Easter Egg Hunt will also take place tomorrow at 9:45 a.m. behind the Dole Center in the softball fields. For more information, contact A&FRC at 759-6020.

Members of the 18th Air Refueling Squadron formed an all-female KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew this week. During the flight, the crew refueled five F-16 Fighting Falcons. The F-16s were piloted by students from the 54th Fighter Group from Holloman AFB, and also included one female student pilot. The crew made 12 contacts with the F-16s during the flight. #unmannedflight #kanzawarriors #teammcconnell

Leadership from the 931st Air Refueling Wing got a tour of the innovation lab located at the National Institute for Aviation Research at Wichita State University. NIAR's mission is to promote the safety, research, manufacturing and design elements of today's aviation industry. #wsu #NIAR

Check out this video from the Total Force Formation Flight. The 931st Air Refueling Wing and the 22nd Air Refueling Wing conducted their first Total Force formation flight with the KC-46A. Col. Mark Baran, 22 ARW vice commander, piloted another aircraft in the formation. The KC-46A will eventually replace the U.S. Air Force's aging fleet of KC-135 Stratotankers which have been the backbone of the refueling fleet for more than 50 years. The KC-46A will provide more refueling capability, an increased capacity for cargo, and modern aeromedical evacuation capabilities. The KC-46A is expected to provide aerial refueling to Air Force, joint and partner nation aircraft. McConnell will receive 18 tankers in the first round of deliveries and will end up with a fleet of 34. https://www.dvidshub.net/video/670717/kc-46a-pegasus-total-force-formation-flight

Total Force Formation Flight The 931st Air Refueling Wing and the 22nd Air Refueling Wing conducted their first Total Force formation flight with the KC-46A. Col. Mark Baran, 22 ARW vice commander, piloted another aircraft in the formation. The KC-46A will eventually replace the U.S. Air Force's aging fleet of KC-135 Stratotankers which have been the backbone of the refueling fleet for more than 50 years. The KC-46A will provide more refueling capability, an increased capacity for cargo, and modern aeromedical evacuation capabilities. The KC-46A is expected to provide aerial refueling to Air Force, joint and partner nation aircraft. McConnell will receive 18 tankers in the first round of deliveries and will end up with a fleet of 34.

KANZA Warriors, if you haven't already, download the new USAF Connect app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Once favorited, users can swipe left from the USAF Connect home screen to see the command platform. Users can favorite up to 10 organizations.

AFRC is planning Yellow Ribbon Events for the following dates and locations: May 17-19, Orlando, Fla May 24-26, St. Louis, Mo. June 21-23, Orlando, Fla. July 19-21, St. Louis, Mo. July 26-28, Chicago, Ill. Aug. 16-18, San Antonio, Texas Sept. 27-29, Orlando, Fla. If you have recently returned from a 75-day deployment in the last 360 days, you may be eligible to attend. To qualify, members and their loved ones must meet one of the following eligibility requirements to RSVP: -You are preparing for a deployment that will result in the separation of you and your loved ones -You've returned from a deployment and haven't attended a post-deployment event. -You've returned from a deployment and attended one post-deployment event, you may attend an additional event For more information, visit the official Yellow Ribbon website at: https://www.yellowribbon.mil/Events/KioskRegistration.aspx?Mode=AddNew&Id=233056e4-56dc-e578-792c-11e93911e6f6

Maj. Monica Riggs, 18th Air Refueling Squadron lead pilot, crowned the new Mrs. Kansas United States, Randi Cole, this week. During her reign as Mrs. Kansas, Riggs was active in raising Autism awareness. #kanzawarriors #reservecitizenairman

Leadership and annual award winners from the 931 ARW got some facetime with the Maj. Gen. Randall Ogden at the AFRC Conference this week. #kanzawarriors #teammcconnell

The 931st Air Refueling Wing took part in the Kansas National Guard's annual Military Appreciation Day at the Kansas Statehouse in Topeka, March 21. Governor Laura Kelly met with military leaders from Fort Riley, Fort Leavenworth, McConnell Air Force Base, and the Kansas National Guard, and signed two proclamations in recognition of Armed Forces Appreciation Day and Vietnam War Veterans Day.

Check out this great article about our 931st Command Chief and the dual roles she fulfills for #ReserveCitizenAirmen

AFRC is planning Yellow Ribbon Events for the following dates and locations: April 26-28 Chicago, Ill. May 24-26 St. Louis, Mo. If you have recently returned from a 75-day deployment in the last 360 days, you may be eligible to attend. To qualify, members and their loved ones must meet one of the following eligibility requirements to RSVP: -You are preparing for a deployment that will result in the separation of you and your loved ones -You've returned from a deployment and haven't attended a post-deployment event. -You've returned from a deployment and attended one post-deployment event, you may attend an additional event For more information, visit https://www.yellowribbon.mil/Events/KioskRegistration.aspx?Mode=AddNew&Id=fd60632d-4cfa-288f-4711-11e941e65186

There is always someone willing to listen.

Airmen of the 931st Air RefuelingWing participated in an Annual Readiness Assessment March 2, 2019, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The assessment gauges the unit's ability to operate in different protective postures (MOPP) as well as perform self aid and buddy care. #reservecitizenairmen #kanzawarriors

School is back in session, but we can still day dream about lake trips and A-10s https://t.co/2xVm7OZUhL

Meet Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Pearl, a supply management specialist for the 442d Logistics Readiness Squadron. Pearl jo… https://t.co/n8Gal75sMR

RT @SportingKC: 🇺🇸x 🎨@JoeEversonArt 😮😮😮 #SKCvRSL // #SportingSalutes https://t.co/3o7dTUdeAX

RT @cmsaf18: Every leader of Airmen, supervisor, command team, friend and family member are looking for ways to keep our teammates from tak…

RT @AirmanMagazine: WATCH: An A-10 pilot puts live rounds on target during @NellisAFB 's recent Green Flag-West exercise. Learn more: http…

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We hope you feel better @quinnwillwin2 and we’re always cheering for you too!

An A-10 demonstration team pilot simulates dropping bombs during a close air support pass. #CAS #A10 #Warthog https://t.co/SEwBK5CETX

That’s a pretty tactical rescue limo. #ThatsHowWeRoll #442FW #WingsOverWhiteman #ReserveCitizenAirman https://t.co/lTW0BPr3tp

RT @Whiteman_AFB: The A-10 pyro demo is coming up soon! Who is ready for some BOOM?!

#DDay75years ago, our then designated 442d Troop Carrier Group had the honor of transporting some of the bravest pa… https://t.co/JKM4zvyd32

To the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice, we honor you. We remember you. We will never forget. https://t.co/HACURvTcwk

On May 10, 1972, the A-10 took its first flight. Huge #brrrtday shoutout to the one and only A-10! 47 never looked… https://t.co/8dK5vfYrTH

The 442d Fighter Wing is made up of about 1300 #ReserveCitizenAirmen. Lt. Col. Joe Walter is responsible for enlist… https://t.co/JuFLYYPLtk

#ItsGonnaBeMay, and it's gonna be all about #MilitarySpouses this month at the #442dFighterWing. Meet Mrs. Suro, an… https://t.co/OAGPWV08Mi

RT @UCMPresident: Congratulations Brig Gen Roger Suro and the @442dFighterWing. #GreatLeader https://t.co/TF8vz32WHt

RT @AirmanMagazine: .@usairforce​ A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft assigned to the @442dFighterWing, @Whiteman_AFB, Missouri, escort MV-22B Osp…

Down at Moody AFB, @USAFReserve Airmen from the 476th Fighter Group support the 23d Wing seamlessly! Be on the loo… https://t.co/bpfPMVeBE9

RT @quinnwillwin2: Today is my first day back at school since starting my chemotherapy treatments last October. I had butterflies in my st…

Big things in store for the #442FW in 2019. Col. Suro lays it all out in this month's commentary. https://t.co/zM5uzEjoH1