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November KANZA Warrior Spotlight

November KANZA Warrior Spotlight
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McConnell Reservists play in Checkered Flag

An F-22 Raptor, assigned to the 90th Fighter Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Ala., approaches the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, during Checkered Flag 21-1, Nov. 2, 2020. Nineteen members of the 931st Air Refueling Wing, the Reserve component at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, participated in Checkered Flag, a large-scale aerial exercise hosted by the 325th Fighter Wing at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. The exercise began Nov. 2, and ended Nov. 11.
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McConnell Reservists play in Checkered Flag

An F-22 Raptor, assigned to the 90th Fighter Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Ala., is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, during Checkered Flag 21-1, Nov. 2, 2020. Nineteen members of the 931st Air Refueling Wing, the Reserve component at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, participated in Checkered Flag, a large-scale aerial exercise hosted by the 325th Fighter Wing at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. The exercise began Nov. 2, and ended Nov. 11.
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931st ARW visits the ROK

U.S Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 8th Fighter Wing receive fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus from the 931st Air Refueling Wing as they fly over the Republic of Korea, Oct. 23, 2020. The KC-46A Pegasus represents the beginning of a new era in aerial refueling, providing vital capability to the U.S. Air Force and joint partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)
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931st ARW visits the ROK

A U.S Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 8th Fighter Wing receive fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus from the 931st Air Refueling Wing as they fly over the Republic of Korea, Oct. 23, 2020. The KC-46A Pegasus represents the beginning of a new era in aerial refueling, providing vital capability to the U.S. Air Force and joint partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)
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931st ARW visits the ROK

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 80th Fighter Squadron flies over the Republic of Korea during a routine proficiency flight Oct. 23, 2020. The 80th FS is one of two fighter squadrons assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The squadron was activated during World War II as the 80th Pursuit Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)
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931st ARW visits the ROK

A U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus from the 931st Air Refueling Wing flies over the Republic of Korea, Oct. 23, 2020. The KC-46A is the first phase of recapitalizing the U.S. Air Force's aging tanker fleet. With greater refueling, cargo and aeromedical evacuation capabilities compared to the KC-135, the KC-46A will provide next-generation aerial refueling support to Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and partner-nation receivers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)
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931st ARW visits the ROK

A U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus from the 931st Air Refueling Wing refuels U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 80th Fighter Squadron as they fly over the Republic of Korea, Oct. 23, 2020. The KC-46A is the first phase of recapitalizing the U.S. Air Force's aging tanker fleet. With greater refueling, cargo and aeromedical evacuation capabilities compared to the KC-135, the KC-46A will provide next-generation aerial refueling support to Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and partner-nation receivers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)
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931st ARW visits the ROK

A U.S Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 80th Fighter Squadron receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus from the 931st Air Refueling Wing as they fly over the Republic of Korea, Oct. 23, 2020. The F-16 is a highly-maneuverable, multi-role fighter aircraft that has proven itself in both air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)
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931st ARW visits the ROK

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 80th Fighter Squadron flies over the Republic of Korea during a routine proficiency flight Oct. 23, 2020. The 80th FS is one of two fighter squadrons assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The squadron was activated during World War II as the 80th Pursuit Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)
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931st ARW visits the ROK

A U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus with the 931st Air Refueling Wing refuels a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 80th Fighter Squadron as they fly over the Republic of Korea, Oct. 23, 2020. At full operational capability, the KC-46A will be able to refuel most fixed-wing, receiver-capable aircraft. The KC-46A is equipped with a refueling boom driven by a fly-by-wire control system, and is capable of fuel offload rates required for large aircraft. Its hose and drogue system adds additional mission capability that is independently operable from the refueling boom system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)
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931st ARW visits the ROK

A U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus from the 931st Air Refueling Wing refuels U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons with the 80th Fighter Squadron, as they fly over the Republic of Korea, Oct. 23, 2020. The KC-46A is the first phase of recapitalizing the U.S. Air Force's aging tanker fleet. With greater refueling, cargo and aeromedical evacuation capabilities compared to the KC-135, the KC-46A will provide next-generation aerial refueling support to Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and partner-nation receivers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)
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931st ARW visits the ROK

Master Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb, 8th Fighter Wing public affairs superintendent, rides in the backseat of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a routine proficiency flight at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 23, 2020. The 8th FW performs counter-air, strategic attack, interdiction and close air support missions. The squadron trains and operates day or night, in all weather conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)
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931st ARW visits the ROK

Airmen from the 80th Aircraft Maintenance Unit perform preflight checks on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 23, 2020. The F-16 is a highly-maneuverable, multi-role fighter aircraft that has proven itself in both air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)
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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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Air Force Surgeon General visits McConnell’s medical facilities

Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg (right), U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, and Chief Master Sgt. Dawn Kolczynski (left), Medical Enlisted Force chief, are briefed by Senior Airman Heath Martin, 22nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron physical medicine technician, on the uses of the Anti-Gravity treadmill located in the 22nd Medical Group physical therapy clinic Oct. 15, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. During the visit, Hogg toured the 22nd Medical Group facilities and connected with Team McConnell Airmen about their contribution to the 22nd ARW’s global mobility mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Skyler Combs)
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McConnell’s very own Keeper

Miniature Keeper of the Plains are displayed throughout the city of Wichita, Oct. 13, 2020. The original Keeper of the Plains is a 44-foot tall sculpture, which was designed by Native American artist Blackbear Bosin in 1974. McConnell Air Force Base is hosting a competition for artists to submit their own Keeper design. The Keeper will be displayed on the installation in early 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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905th ARS performs inaugural flight

A KC-46A Pegasus piloted by members or 905th Air Refueling Squadron lands on the fligthline Oct. 3, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. This was the inaugural 905th ARS flight at McConnell. The 905th ARS is one of three Reserve air refueling squadrons here. The squadron reactivated at McConnell after a ten-year hiatus in May 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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905th ARS performs inaugural flight

Lt. Col. Glenn Clark, 905th ARS director of operations and KC-46A Pegasus pilot, performs aerial refueling Oct. 3, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Glenn was co-pilot during the inaugural flight for the 905th ARS. The 905th ARS reactivated at McConnell in May 2019. The 905 ARS was the first Air Force flying unit to be assigned to Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D, and it received its first KC-135 Stratotanker in 1960. The unit stayed at Grand Forks until it deactivated in 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Emily Alley)
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905th ARS performs inaugural flight

A KC-46A Pegasus piloted by members of the 905th Air Refueling Squadron lands on the fligthline Oct. 3, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. This was the inaugural 905th ARS flight at McConnell. The 905th ARS is one of three Reserve air refueling squadrons here. The squadron reactivated at McConnell after a ten-year hiatus in May 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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