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View April 2025 KANZA Warrior Spotlight: Capt. Lawrence Pettiette

The April 2025 KANZA Warrior Spotlight is Capt. Lawrence Pettiette, 924th Air Refueling Squadron

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Beyond the naked eye: Nondestructive inspection

Master Sgt. Jason Barker, 931st Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection section chief, inspects a KC-135 Stratotanker part April 1, 2025, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. NDI specialists use the penetrant liquid inspection method to detect defects in small aircraft parts, ensuring the parts’ structural integrity and ultimately protecting the lives of pilots and air crew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)

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Beyond the naked eye: Nondestructive inspection

Master Sgt. Jason Barker, 931st Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection section chief, inspects a KC-135 Stratotanker part April 1, 2025, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. NDI specialists use the penetrant liquid inspection method to detect defects in small aircraft parts, ensuring the parts’ structural integrity and ultimately protecting the lives of pilots and air crew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)

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Beyond the naked eye: Nondestructive inspection

Master Sgt. Jason Barker, 931st Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection section chief, checks a water temperature gauge April 1, 2025, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. NDI specialists play a role in ensuring the safety of equipment, ultimately protecting the lives of pilots and crew members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)

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Beyond the naked eye: Nondestructive inspection

Master Sgt. Jason Barker, 931st Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection section chief, dips a KC-135 Stratotanker part into a hydrophilic emulsifier April 1, 2025, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. NDI specialists use the penetrant liquid inspection method to detect defects in small aircraft parts, ensuring the parts’ structural integrity and ultimately protecting the lives of pilots and air crew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)

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Beyond the naked eye: Nondestructive inspection

Master Sgt. Jason Barker, 931st Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection section chief, rinses penetrating fluid off a KC-135 Stratotanker part April 1, 2025, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. NDI specialists use the penetrant liquid inspection method to detect defects in small aircraft parts, ensuring the parts’ structural integrity and ultimately protecting the lives of pilots and air crew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)

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Beyond the naked eye: Nondestructive inspection

Master Sgt. Jason Barker, 931st Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection section chief, dips a KC-135 Stratotanker part in liquid penetrant April 1, 2025, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Liquid penetrant seeps into any cracks in a metal or non-porous object and glows under ultraviolet light, making any flaws visible when inspected. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)

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Beyond the naked eye: Nondestructive inspection

Master Sgt. Jason Barker, 931st Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection section chief, fills a centrifuge tube with particle inspection liquid April 1, 2025, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. NDI specialists view the centrifuge tube under an ultraviolet light to check parts for defects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)

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Beyond the naked eye: Nondestructive inspection

Master Sgt. Jason Barker, 931st Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection section chief, holds a vial of magnetic particle inspection liquid under a black light April 1, 2025, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. NDI uses X-rays, ultrasonic testing, eddy currents, magnetic particle testing and dye penetrant inspections in equipment cracks and structural weaknesses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)

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Beyond the naked eye: Nondestructive inspection

Master Sgt. Jason Barker, 931st Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection section chief, puts on safety equipment April 1, 2025, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. NDI specialists play a role in ensuring the safety of equipment, ultimately protecting the lives of pilots and crew members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)

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Patel assumes command of 931st AMXS

(Left to right) Col. Jermaine Campbell, 931st Maintenance Group commander, hands the guidon to Maj. Uddit Patel, incoming 931st Aircraft Maintenance Commander. The squadron was previously commanded by Lt. Col. Pamela Potter since 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reservists team with allies for Exercise Cope North 2025

An F-35 Lightning II hovers 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 Exercise Cope North 2025. The F-35A provides next-generation stealth, enhanced situational awareness, and reduced vulnerability to the realistic combat training and scenarios in CN25. (U.S. Air Force photos by Master Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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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 Exercise Cope North 2025.CN25 showcases the importance of cooperation and partnership in maintaining a stable and secure Indo-Pacific region and highlights the U.S. commitment to working with Allies and partners to promote peace and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photos by Master Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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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 Exercise Cope North 2025. During the flight, the aircrew offloaded 36, 000 pounds of fuel. (U.S. Air Force photos by Master Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reservists team with allies for Exercise Cope North 2025

(Left to right) Lt. Col. Leo Romero, 924th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, Capt. Daniel Kinnamon, 924th ARS co-pilot, fly over the skies of Guam on the first day of Exercise Cope North 2025 (CN25, Feb. 5, 2025. The main focus of the exercise is the integration and flight operations with the F-35A Lightning and F-35B Lightning II from all three participating nations: Japanese Air Self Defense Force, Royal Australian Air Force, and the United States. (U.S. Air Force photos by Master Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reservists team with allies for Exercise Cope North 2025

Lt. Col. Leo Romero, 924th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, lines a KC-46A Pegasus up before takeoff on the first day of Exercise Cope North 2025 (CN25) Feb. 5, 2025, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. During CN25, allies and partners take to the skies of Guam. Participants exercise interoperability during CN25 through agile, integrated generation of airpower, demonstrating Allied airpower resilience and survivability in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photos by Master Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reservists team with allies for Exercise Cope North 2025

Capt. Daniel Kinnamon, 924th Air Refueling Squadron KC-46A Pegasus co-pilot, prepares for takeoff on the first day of Exercise Cope North 2025 (CN25), Feb. 5, 2025. The KC-46 is piloted by members of the 931st Air Refueling Wing, the Reserve unit at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. CN25 aims to enhance the capabilities of partner air forces through training, exercises, and knowledge sharing. (U.S. Air Force photos by Master Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reservists team with allies for Exercise Cope North 2025

Senior Airman Oliver Hughes, 924th Air Refueling Squadron KC-46A Pegasus boom operator, prepares for takeoff on the first day of Exercise Cope North 2025 (CN25), Feb. 5, 2025. The KC-46 is flown by members of the 931st Air Refueling Wing, the Reserve unit at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Pacific Air Forces, alongside joint and multinational partners routinely exercise and train at various locations, demonstrating the collective ability to deploy airpower throughout the Pacific theatre. (U.S. Air Force photos by Master Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reservists team with allies for Exercise Cope North 2025

Capt. Daniel Kinnamon, 924th Air Refueling Squadron KC-46A Pegasus co-pilot, prepares for takeoff on the first day of Exercise Cope North 2025 (CN25), Feb. 5, 2025. The KC-46 is piloted by members of the 931st Air Refueling Wing, the Reserve unit at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. CN25 aims to enhance the capabilities of partner air forces through training, exercises, and knowledge sharing. (U.S. Air Force photos by Master Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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Winter storm blankets McConnell Air Force Base

An Airman assigned to the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron drives a snowplow on the flightline after a winter storm at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Jan. 10, 2025. Over the course of five days, approximately nine inches of snowfall covered the surrounding area of Sedgewick County. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh)

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