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  • Uniformity

    Staff Sgt.'s Matthew Jocoy and Carrie Van Praag empty a box full of airman battle uniforms scheduled for distribution during the 931st Air Refueling Group's next unit training assembly. Wear of the ABU becomes mandatory for Airmen in November 2011. As an Air Reserve Technician, Sergeant Van Praag is

  • Spirit Spotlight: Senior Airman Greg Brashier

    Senior Airman Greg Brashier is a Keller, Texas, native who joined the 931st Air Refueling Group 10 months ago after after six years in the Regular Air Force. Unit: 18th Air Refueling Squadron Air Force Job: KC-135 Stratotanker Boom Operator Instructor Civilian Job: Flight Instructor at Stearman

  • Senior Airmen graduate leadership school

    Reservists from the 931st Air Refueling Group were recognized for completing Airman Leadership School during a graduation ceremony here on Oct. 29.Senior Airman Gregery Brashier, an inflight refueler assigned to the 18th Air Refueling Squadron, graduated as a "Distinguished Graduate" for ranking in

  • Total-force tour for honorary commanders

    Derby Police Chief Robert Lee was among the those who got an inside peek at operations here Thursday. Lee is the honorary commander of the 931st Mission Support Flight. He and other local civic leaders who were named honorary commander of McConnell units went on an orientation tour hosted by the

  • First sergeant Russell retires

    Senior Master Sgt. Sheila Russell, 931st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron first sergeant, retired from her 37-year Air Force career during a ceremony at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., on Oct. 18. Presenting her a ceremonial gift were fellow first sergeants Senior Master Sgt. Sheila Croninger and

  • Slideshow: Call for Recognition

    Staff Sgt. MaryAnne Hammet scored 93 percent on her Aerospace Medicine Career Development Course test and was one of the 931st Air Refueling Group Airmen recognized during a 931st commander's call in October. Also pictured is Col. Edsel "Archie" Frye Jr., 931st commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Sean

  • Floating For Frenzy

    Airmen assigned to the 931st Air Refueling Group listen to instruction during a water survival class at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., on Oct. 19. The class was part of a two-day "Training Frenzy" designed to eliminate time 931st Reservists spend on ancillary readiness requirements during monthly

  • Engineer creates head-turning bicycle

    He didn't know what it was, but he knew that he could build it.Senior Airman Cameron Keating, one of the 931st Air Refueling Group's youngest civil engineers, was walking in Old Town Wichita when he first noticed someone riding an odd-looking bicycle."It took about 13 seconds," he said. "I looked at

  • Spirit Spotlight: Maj. Mike Develle

    Maj. Mike Develle is a Tampa, Fla., native who joined the 931st Air Refueling Group in October after 11 years in the Regular Air Force. Unit: 18th Air Refueling Squadron Air Force Job: KC-135 Stratotanker pilotCivilian Job/Education: Graduate student studying aerospace engineering at University of

  • Eye doctor supports Vietnam mission

    On a typical day, Capt. (Dr.) Chad Thompson sees a dozen or so patients at his civilian optometry practice in Beloit. But in rural Vietnam, the Air Force Reservist recently experienced firsthand, conditions are far from what he is used to. Dr. Thompson returned in late September from Operation