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Masks required at all times while performing official duties

Airman 1st Class Matthew Neimi of the 88th Security Forces Squadron scans the ID card of a retiree at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base last March. Under new Defense Department guidelines, masks and face coverings must be worn upon installation entry but lowered briefly for identification purposes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)

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Team McConnell continues to administer the COVID-19 vaccine

Airman 1st Class Rhiannon Ero, 22nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron medical technician, prepares her station for the next patient to receive the COVID-19 vaccine Feb. 9, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The COVID-19 vaccine is currently being distributed to members across Team McConnell in alignment with the Department of Defense’s priorities to service members, DOD civilians and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)

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Team McConnell continues to administer the COVID-19 vaccine

Airman 1st Class Rhiannon Ero, 22nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron medical technician, administers the first round of the COVID-19 vaccine Feb. 9, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The Department of Defense’s priority with the vaccine is to ensure all uniformed personnel, DOD civilians and their families are able to safeguard national security and support the whole-of-government response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)

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Team McConnell continues to administer the COVID-19 vaccine

2nd Lt. Houston Anderson, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron deputy chief engineering flight, receives his first round of the COVID-19 vaccine from Airman 1st Class Rhiannon Ero, 22nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron medical technician, Feb. 9, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The vaccine is currently voluntary for all Department of Defense personnel, including active duty, Guard/Reserve, retirees, family members, civilian employees and selected DOD contracted personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)

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Breaking Barriers: First KC-46 all-female flight

The aircrew from the first all-female flight of the KC-46 Pegasus walk the grounds of the United States Air Force Academy Jan. 22, 2021, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The team sought to break down cultural and personal barriers female cadets face when competing for pilot training slots. (United States Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia)

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Breaking Barriers: First KC-46 all-female flight

The all-female aircrew pose for a photo Jan. 22, 2021, at Petersen Air Force Base, Colorado. This was the first the KC-46 Pegasus mission that consisted entirely of women. (United States Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia)

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Breaking Barriers: First KC-46 all-female flight

Capt. Kristi Miner, 22nd Air Refueling Wing executive officer, sits in the pilot seat of a KC-46 Jan. 22, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. All seven pilots that took part in the historic flight were graduates of the United States Air Force Academy. (United States Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia)

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Breaking Barriers: First KC-46 all-female flight

Maj. Victoria McBride, Head Quarters Air Mobility Command KC-46 simulator certification pilot, Capt. Kristi Miner, 22nd Air Refueling Wing executive officer, and Capt. Michelle McMillen, 22nd Operations Group executive officer, perform pre-flight checks Jan. 22, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. As of Oct. 2020, only about 838 female Airmen served as pilots, according to the Air Force Personnel Center officials. (United States Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia)

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Breaking Barriers: First KC-46 all-female flight

Maj. Kelly Junkins, 22nd Operation Support Squadron deputy chief of current operations, inspects the exterior of a KC-46 Pegasus before a flight Jan. 22, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Jackson was one of seven pilots from McConnell that flew to United States Air Force Academy in support of the academy’s initiative to increase the number of women and minorities joining rated career fields. (United States Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia)

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Breaking Barriers: First KC-46 all-female flight

United States Air Force Academy cadets listen to the Women in Aviation panel Jan. 22, 2021, at Colorado Springs, Colorado. The panel topics covered experiences for female aviators, the role as a pilot in the Air Force, and the KC-46 program. (United States Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia)

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McConnell Reservist receives Bronze Star

(Left to right) Col. Robert Thompson, 931st Maintenance Group commander, speaks to Col. Phil Heseltine, 931st Air Refueling Wing Commander, and a gathered audience about Bronze Star recipient Lt. Col. Johnathan Jordan, 931st Maintenance Squadron commander, Feb. 5, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Jordan was presented the decoration, the fourth highest military honor, in recognition of his heroic actions after Iran launched 16 missiles at U.S. Forces in Iraq in January 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Andrea Morris)

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McConnell Reservist receives Bronze Star

Col. Phil Heseltine, 931st Air Refueling Wing commander, presents the Bronze Star to Lt. Col. Johnathan Jordan, 931st Maintenance Squadron commander, Feb. 5, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Jordan received the decoration for his leadership during the Iran missile strike while deployed at Al Asad Air Base in January 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Andrea Morris)

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McConnell Reservist recevies Bronze Star

Lt. Col. Johnathan Jordan received the Bronze Star during an official ceremony Feb. 5, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Jordan was presented the decoration, the fourth highest military honor, in recognition of his heroic actions after Iran launched 16 missiles at U.S. Forces in Iraq in January 2020. At the time, Jordan was serving as an Air Force director of operations officer Al-Asad Air Base, Iraq, where 11 missiles struck. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Andrea Morris)

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KANZA Warrior Spotlight February 2021

KANZA Warrior Spotlight February 2021

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Boom maintenance

Senior Airman Brenden Pauly, 931st Maintenance Squadron crew chief,¬ and Senior Airman Cuong Nguyen, 931st MXS crew chief, conduct a boom telescoping tube chain and cable inspection Jan. 21, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The inspection ensures that the boom will lower and retract during air refueling missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)

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22nd MDG begins COVID-19 vaccinations

The 22nd Medical Group began administering its initial round of COVID-19 vaccines Jan. 19, 2021 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The limited number of vaccines available are currently being administered through a phased approach starting with medical personnel, first responders and essential personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia)

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JB Charleston aircraft hits four millionth flight hour for C-17

An Airman from the 791st Airlift Squadron adjusts his harness on a C-17 Globemaster III above North Field North, S.C., Jan. 15, 2021. Joint Base Charleston hosted and executed a ceremonial flight of the C-17 to celebrate the airframe’s four-millionth flying hour. The event was a celebration of the accomplishment and a thank you to Airmen, industry partners and community leaders who made this possible.

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KANZA WARRIOR SPOTLIGHT JAN 2021

KANZA WARRIOR SPOTLIGHT JAN 2021

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Drunk-Driving Prevention Month

(U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)

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Team McConnell takes the KC-46 on its first extended mission

Members of Team McConnell fly a KC-46A Pegasus above another KC-46 during an extended mission in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region on Oct. 23, 2020. This was the first time the KC-46 had flown an extended a self-sustained mission into the region. Overall, the crew was able to offload approximately half a million gallons of fuel to 87 aircraft during their two week mission to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Clay Wonders)

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