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McConnell receives three more KC-46s

McConnell’s 19th KC-46 Pegasus taxis upon delivery, which arrived with two other aircraft Nov. 22, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. McConnell has 19 KC-46s, the Air Force’s newest aircraft, which is the future of aerial refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)

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McConnell receives three more KC-46s

Brig. Gen. Darren V. James, left, Air Mobility Command KC-46 Pegasus Enterprise Lead, poses for a photo with the aircrew that delivered McConnell’s 17th KC-46 Nov. 22, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. McConnell has 19 KC-46s, the Air Force’s newest aircraft, which is the future of aerial refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)

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KC-46 Crew Chiefs, the Engineers of Tomorrow

Col. Anthony Puente, 982nd Training Group commander, presents Airman 1st Class Francisco Ramirez, 22nd Maintenance Squadron crew chief, with a Certificate of Training during the Mission Ready Airmen program graduation Nov. 5, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The Mission ready Airmen program allows Airmen to have a deeper understanding and knowledge of the KC-46 Pegasus before reaching their respective units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)

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KC-46 Crew Chiefs, the Engineers of Tomorrow

Col. Anthony Puente, 982nd Training Group commander, presents Airman 1st Class Cuong Nguyen, 931st Maintenance Squadron crew chief, with a Certificate of Training during the Mission Ready Airmen program graduation Nov. 5, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Class 190021 was the first class to graduate as qualified KC-46 Pegasus crew chiefs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)

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KC-46 Crew Chiefs, the Engineers of Tomorrow

Col. Anthony Puente, 982nd Training Group commander, presents Airman Antonio Acunaback, 22nd Maintenance Squadron crew chief, with a Certificate of Training during the Mission Ready Airmen program graduation Nov. 5, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Four Airmen graduated from McConnell’s first Mission Ready Airmen program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandria Brun)

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KC-46 Crew Chiefs, the Engineers of Tomorrow

Col. Anthony Puente, 982nd Training Group commander, presents Airman Ahstawn Wilson, 22nd Maintenance Squadron crew chief, with a Certificate of Training during the Mission Ready Airmen program graduation Nov. 5, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The MRA program took 56 academic days to complete. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)

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New boom platform improves quality of life for KC-135 Airmen

Lt. Gen. Jon Thomas, Air Mobility Command deputy commander, left, stands in front of the new KC-135 boom instructor platform with Senior Master Sgt. Bartek Bachleda, 2018 Spark Tank winner, Nov. 4, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Bachleda’s design will be officially implemented into the entire KC-135 fleet, giving instructors a more comfortable work environment, allowing them to train Airmen more efficiently. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Breanna Klemm)

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New boom platform improves quality of life for KC-135 Airmen

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jon Thomas, the Air Mobility Command deputy commander (right) speaks to two boom operators about the new boom operator instructor platform inside a KC-135 Stratotanker on Nov. 4, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. On Nov. 20, 2019, the first platform prototype replaced the old platform in the KC-135 at the 97th Air Mobility Wing. Soon, the new boom platform design will be implemented in every KC-135 throughout the Air Force, keeping Warrior Airmen safe, prepared and mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Breanna Klemm)

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New boom platform improves quality of life for KC-135 Airmen

Senior Master Sgt. Bartek Bachleda, 2018 Spark Tank winner, addresses members of the 97th Air Mobility Wing during a ceremony commemorating the implementation of his design for the new KC-135 boom instructor platform, Nov. 4, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Bachleda’s design will be officially implemented into the entire KC-135 fleet, giving instructors a more comfortable work environment, allowing them to train Airmen more efficiently. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Breanna Klemm)

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Welcome to McConnell #16

The 22nd Air Refueling Wing’s 16th KC-46A Pegasus taxis on the flightline Nov. 1, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The KC-46 has been serving alongside the KC-135 Stratotanker since the first arrival on January 25, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)

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Welcome to McConnell #16

Maj. Gen. Stephen Oliver Jr., International Affairs assistant deputy under secretary of the Air Force, departs the 16th KC-46A Pegasus, delivered Nov. 1, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The installation continues to assist with the integration of the next generation air mobility platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)

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Welcome to McConnell #16

Maj. Gen. Stephen Oliver Jr., International Affairs assistant deputy under secretary of the Air Force, receives the aircraft key from Tech. Sgt. Justin Kapsch, 931st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace maintenance craftsman, Nov. 1, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. McConnell has now received 16 KC-46A Pegasus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)

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KANZA Warrior Spotlight for November

Airman B Márcio Navarro, 931st Force Support Squadron Services technician, is this month's KANZA Warrior Spotlight.

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New Reserve crew chief also sees ‘Spirit’ of KC-46

Students from the 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 8 Mission Ready Airmen practice a pre-flight inspection on the exterior of a KC-46A Pegasus Oct. 29, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. MRA course utilizes a virtual maintenance trainer and hands-on experience to prepare trainees for their future career as a KC-46 crew chief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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New Reserve crew chief also sees ‘Spirit’ of KC-46

Airman 1st Class Cuong Nguyen, 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 8 Mission Ready Airmen student, practices a pre-flight inspection on the exterior of a KC-46A Pegasus Oct. 29, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Nguyen is one of four students in the first 373 TRS Mission Ready Airmen Course. The estimated 56-day course prepares students to effectively maintain and provide support for the Air Force’s newest refueling aircraft. (U. S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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New Reserve crew chief also sees ‘Spirit’ of KC-46

Students from the 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 8 Mission Ready Airmen practice a pre-flight inspection on the exterior of a KC-46A Pegasus Oct. 29, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. MRA course utilizes a virtual maintenance trainer and hands-on experience to prepare trainees for their future career as a KC-46 crew chief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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New Reserve crew chief also sees ‘Spirit’ of KC-46

Airman 1st Class Cuong Nguyen, 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 8 Mission Ready Airmen student, practices a pre-flight inspection on the interior of a KC-46A Pegasus Oct. 29, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Nguyen is one of four students in the first 373 TRS Mission Ready Airmen Course. The estimated 56-day course prepares students to effectively maintain and provide support for the Air Force’s newest refueling aircraft. (U. S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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A/TA Keynote

Maj. Gen. John Flournoy Jr., Air Force Reserve Command deputy commander, gives the keynote address at the Airlift/Tanker Association’s annual conference in Orlando, Florida, Oct. 25. He spoke about the Air Force Reserve’s contribution in military operations throughout history from the Korean War to present day global operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Cossaboom)

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191018-F-PM645-1194

Members of the 374th Communications Squadron salute during a retreat ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 18, 2019. The retreat ceremony serves as a way to pay respect to the flag and signals the end of the official duty day with the playing of the U.S. national anthem while lowering and folding the flag. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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