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View August 2023 KANZA Warrior Spotlight: Senior Airman Leanne Untivero

(Right to left) Image of Senior Airman Leanne Untivero, 931st Aerospace Medicine Squadron Medicine Squadron medical technician, holding her son. Untivero is the August 2023 KANZA Warrior Spotlight. (Courtesy photo)

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Wichita Street Reopens on Base

After eight months of diligent efforts, McConnell Air Force Base has successfully completed the reconstruction of Wichita Street, a significant thoroughfare within the base premises July 28, 2023, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. As part of the commitment to environmental stewardship, the reconstruction project incorporated sustainable practices, including the planting of 46 trees and the strategic placement of riprap, a type of rubble, to prevent erosion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adam Goodly)

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Wichita Street Reopens on Base

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Wichita Street Reopens on Base

After eight months of diligent efforts, McConnell Air Force Base has successfully completed the reconstruction of Wichita Street, a significant thoroughfare within the base premises July 28, 2023, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. With the construction complete, residents and visitors will now have improved access to the commissary, BX RV lot and FAM CAMP. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adam Goodly)

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Wichita Street Reopens on Base

After eight months of diligent efforts, McConnell Air Force Base has successfully completed the reconstruction of Wichita Street, a significant thoroughfare within the base premises July 28, 2023, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. With the construction complete, residents and visitors will now have improved access to the commissary, BX RV lot and FAM CAMP. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adam Goodly)

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A KC-46A Pegasus from McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, touches down on the runway June 8, 2022, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The Pegasus is participating in Air Mobility Command’s Employment Concept Exercise 22-06 and provided air refueling operations to the Indo-Pacific Theater. The exercise focused on deployed integration of total force and joint training in a multi-domain environment to build real-world proficiency and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. John Gordinier)

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L.A.W. Enforcement, Fire, Total Force volunteers bring back L.A.W. Camp

A Camper at L.A.W Camp places his hat on a service dog at O.J Watson Park, Wichita, Kansas July 11, 2023. L.A.W Camp aims to give children an opportunity to interact with law enforcement in a positive manner as well as meet with strong role models while building their self-confidence, learning team-building and life skills. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Gavin Hameed)

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L.A.W. Enforcement, Fire, Total Force volunteers bring back L.A.W. Camp

Attendees at L.A.W Camp learn from local law enforcement about the dangers of street gangs, substance abuse and assisting in the fight against crime July 11, 2023 Wichita, Kansas. L.A.W Camp stands for "Leaders Achievers and Winners," and aims to give children an opportunity to interact with law enforcement in a positive manner as well as meet with strong role models while building their self-confidence, learning team-building and life skills. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Gavin Hameed)

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L.A.W. Enforcement, Fire, Total Force volunteers bring back L.A.W. Camp

Participants at L.A.W Camp take a tour of a Fire Truck at O.J Watson Park, Wichita, Kansas July 11, 2023. A number of organizations were represented among the volunteer’s, including: the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office; the Wichita, Bentley and Maize Police Departments; Sedgwick County Fire Department; Kansas Air National Guard; and the Air Force Reserve’s 931st Air Refueling Wing. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Gavin Hameed)

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L.A.W. Enforcement, Fire, Total Force volunteers bring back L.A.W. Camp

Volunteers at L.A.W Camp teach campers how to kayak at O.J Watson Park, Wichita, Kansas July 11, 2023. Camp activities included kayaking, fishing, golf, paddleboats, corn hole, K-9 demonstrations, volleyball, a heavy rescue demo by the county fire department, and group discussions with Wichita Police Department officers about gangs, peer pressure, and de-escalation. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Gavin Hameed)

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We Keep refueling the Planes, 100 years of Air Refueling

A KC-46A Pegasus and KC-135R Stratotanker from McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas perform a flyover above the Keeper of the Plains in Wichita, Kansas, June 27, 2023. The flyover celebrated 100 years of Air Refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gavin Hameed)

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Air refueling turns 100 years old

Three 91st Air Refueling Squadron KB-29Ps prepare to refuel the F-84Gs of the 31st Fighter Escort Wing during Operation Fox Peter One. (U.S. Air Force historical photo)

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Welch takes command of the 931st Air Refueling Wing

(Left to right) Brig. General D. Scott Durham hands the guideon to Col. Cynthia Welch, incoming 931st Air Refueling Wing commander, during an official change of command ceremony June 3, 2023, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Welch was previously the 446th Operations Group commander at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. (U.S, Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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Welch takes command of the 931st Air Refueling Wing

(Left to right) Brig. General D. Scott Durham takes the guideon to Col. Phil Heseltine, outgoing 931st Air Refueling Wing commander, during an official change of command ceremony June 3, 2023, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Heseltine had commanded the unit since December 2018 (U.S, Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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View June 2023 KANZA Warrior Spotlight: Melodie Skillman

Image of Melodie Skillman, 931st Air Refueling Wing budget analyst, posing at her office June 1, 2023. McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Skillman is the June 2023 KANZA Warrior Spotlight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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One last thing: Heseltine discusses legacy at Team McConnell

Col. Phil Heseltine, 931st Air Refueling Wing commander, pilots a KC-46A Pegasus during a routine air refueling mission. After more than five years of leadership, Colonel Heseltine will hand off leadership of the 931st Air Refueling Wing to Col. Cynthia Welch, 446th Operations Group commander. (Courtesy photo)

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Official photo of Col. Cynthia Welch

Col. Cynthia Welch, 931st Air Refueling Wing commander.

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McConnell traditional reservist employers take off with ESGR

Chief Master Sgt. Jay Guldjord, 18th Air Refueling Squadron, 18th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator and chief enlisted manager, goes over the KC-46A boom capabilities with one of five civilian employers of a 931st Air Refueling Wing traditional reservist during an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)-sponsored flight May 7, 2023, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The employers came from areas including Kansas and Colorado and flew aboard a KC-46 Pegasus operated by members of the 18th Air Refueling Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell traditional reservist employers take off with ESGR

Five civilian employers of 931st Air Refueling Wing traditional reservist Airmen pose with the and 18th Air Refueling Squadron KC-46A Pegasus aircrew and Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) representative, Jim Wishart, before an ESGR-sponsored flight May 7, 2023, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. According to the official ESGR website, the purpose of ESGR is to educate supervisors and managers of traditional reservists and develop a greater appreciation for the service of citizen Airmen. (Photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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Commentary: Wear your sunscreen

Maj. Jared Thomas, 931st Operations Support Squadron chief of current operations and KC-46A Pegasus pilot, is pictured during takeoff in the cockpit of a KC-46. May is Skin Cancer Awareness month. In honor of this, Thomas is sharing his experience with skin cancer. (Courtesy photo)

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