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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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Official photo of Col. Cynthia Welch

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

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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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Correll takes command of 924th ARS

(Left to right) Col. Eric Rivero, 931st Operations Group commander, hands the guidon to Lt. Col. Brian Correll during an official change of command ceremony May 7, 2023, McConnell Air Force Base. The 924th ARS stood up in April 2017 and was the first dedicated KC-46A Pegasus Squadron at McConnell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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Correll takes command of 924th ARS

(Left to right) Col. Eric Rivero, 931st Operations Group commander, takes the guidon from Lt. Col. Scot Stewart during an official change of command ceremony May 7, 2023, McConnell Air Force Base. Stewart had commanded the 924th ARS since August 2020. (U.S. Air Force 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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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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View May 2023 KANZA Warrior Spotlight: Master. Sgt. Craig Sammartano

(Right to left). Image of Master Sgt. Craig Sammartano, 931st Air Refueling Wing occupation safety manager, and his family. (Courtesy photo)

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U.S. Air Force tankers moved to NATO’s Eastern Flank, strengthen collective defense

From the cockpit, a U.S. KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft from the Air Force Reserve Command’s 931st Air Refueling Wing, primarily stationed at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, refuels Finnish F/A-18s, April 13, 2023, enhancing U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s readiness, and demonstrating U.S. European Command’s commitment to bolstering security on NATO’s eastern flank. Based out of Powidz Air Base, Poland, the unit is here as part of a U.S. Air Force total force exercise called Copper Arrow, specific to U.S. tanker aircraft, which enhances readiness and operational relationships with NATO Allies and Partners, whilst demonstrating U.S. EUCOM’s ability to rapidly deploy large combat credible forces and equipment throughout Europe.

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U.S. Air Force tankers moved to NATO’s Eastern Flank, strengthen collective defense

A U.S. KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft from the Air Force Reserve Command’s 931st Air Refueling Wing, primarily stationed at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, refuels Finnish F/A-18s, April 13, 2023, enhancing U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s readiness, and demonstrating U.S. European Command’s commitment to bolstering security on NATO’s eastern flank. Based out of Powidz Air Base, Poland, the unit is here as part of a U.S. Air Force total force exercise called Copper Arrow, specific to U.S. tanker aircraft, which enhances readiness and operational relationships with NATO Allies and Partners, whilst demonstrating U.S. EUCOM’s ability to rapidly deploy large combat credible forces and equipment throughout Europe.

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U.S. Air Force tankers moved to NATO’s Eastern Flank, strengthen collective defense

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U.S. Air Force tankers moved to NATO’s Eastern Flank, strengthen collective defense

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22nd FSS introduces Family Child Care Program to McConnell

A Childcare Development Center childcare provider reads a story to children April 11, 2023, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Currently, the 22nd Force Support Squadron is launching their new Family Child Care program to help give service members peace of mind about their children’s care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Felicia Przydzial)

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McConnell's food truck park officially open

Leaders from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing, Air Mobility Command and Army and Air Force Exchange Service cut a ribbon at the grand opening for the food truck park at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 4, 2023. The food truck park provides a variety of easily accessible food for Team McConnell servicemembers. The area was designated a no hat, no salute area for the grand opening. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh)

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McConnell's food truck park officially open

Team McConnell Airmen order and eat food at the grand opening for the food truck park at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 4, 2023. The food truck park provides a variety of easily accessible food for Team McConnell servicemembers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh)

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McConnell's food truck park officially open

Team McConnell Airmen eat lunch at the grand opening for the food truck park at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 4, 2023. The food truck park provides a variety of easily accessible food for Team McConnell servicemembers. The area was designated a no hat, no salute area for the grand opening. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh)

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McConnell's food truck park officially open

A Team McConnell Airman receives his food from a food truck employee during the grand opening for the food truck park at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 4, 2023. The food truck park provides a variety of easily accessible food for Team McConnell servicemembers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh)

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McConnell's food truck park officially open

Team McConnell Airmen wait in line to order food at the grand opening for the food truck park at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 4, 2023. The food truck park provides a variety of easily accessible food for Team McConnell servicemembers. The area was designated a no hat, no salute area for the grand opening. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh)

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McConnell's food truck park officially open

A Team McConnell Airman orders food from a food truck at the grand opening for the food truck park at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 4, 2023. The food truck park provides a variety of easily accessible food for Team McConnell servicemembers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh)

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