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CGO of the quarter

Col. Mark S. Larson, commander of the 931st Air Refueling Group, and Chief Master Sgt. Kathy Lowman, 931 ARG Superintendent, present the company grade officer of the quarter award to Capt. C.J. Hein at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Jan 14, 2013. Hein was selected for the award while deployed and the award presentation was delayed until his return home. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Zach Anderson)

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Changing bulbs

Dan Kontz replaces lightbulbs in the 931st Air Refueling Group Headquarters building. Kontz performs building and grounds maintenance for the 931st ARG. Kontz has been with the 931st ARG since Sept. 2004 and has been a civilian employee on McConnell, Air Force Base , Kan. since the summer of 2003. Dan’s father, Lt. Col. Keith Kontz, is the 931st ARG Chief of Standardization and Evaluation.

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Chaplain

Chaplain (Maj.) John Key stands outside the base chapel at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., July 3, 2012. Key is an individual mobilization augmentee, and will be serving as chaplain of the 931st Air Refueling Group for the remainder of the fiscal year. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Zach Anderson)

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Chaplain providing support to USAF troop

Chaplain providing support to USAF troop

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Check six

An aircraft maintainer from the 90th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron stands behind the refueling boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker to conduct final pre-flight checks prior to takeoff from Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Aircraft maintainers work together with operators to perform an extensive list of checks prior to each sortie to ensure all systems on the aircraft are functioning properly. The tanker is operated and maintained by Air Force Reservists from the 931st Air Refueling Group, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Zach Anderson)

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Checking the circuits

Staff Sgt. Carlton Creary looks on as Airman 1st Class Justin Kapsch pulls out the circuit breakers on a KC-135 Stratotanker at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Oct. 22, 2012. The circuit breakers on the aircraft are pulled for safety and to save battery power when the jet isn't being flown. The Airmen, both crew chiefs assigned to the 931st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, are part of a team that accomplishes a lengthy checklist of items to ensure McConnell's fleet of tankers stay mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Zach Anderson)

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Checking the oil

Airman 1st Class Patrick Monroe, a crew chief assigned to the Air Force Reserve 931st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron adds oil to one of the engines of a KC-135 Stratotanker on the flight line at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Oct. 22, 2012. The aircraft had just returned from an overseas flight. Along with numerous other tasks, maintainers check the oil in each of the four engines on the Stratotankers after every flight and service the oil levels whenever necessary. The KC-135 provides the core aerial refueling capability for the U.S. Air Force, and has been performing in this role for more than 50 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Zach Anderson)

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Chef Austin

Master Sgt. John "Tex" Austin was busy serving up his "special" hamburgers and hot dogs during the May Unit Training Assembly. After assuming chef duty for a fundraiser to benefit the Air Force Assistance Fund, Sergeant Austin again volunteered for the grill the next day during a going-away barbecue for the 931st's outgoing commander, Col. William T. Cahoon. Besides being a boom operator and boom section noncommissioned officer in charge for the 18th Air Refueling Squadron, he is a building custodian, weapons custodian, enlisted performance review monitor and unit public affairs representative. Sergeant Austin is scheduled to begin the seven-week Staff NCO Academy at Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, Ala., on June 2. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Gary Barbee)

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Chem Warfare Training

Senior Airman Megan Durkee teaches other Airmen from the 931st Air Refueling Group proper ways to wear protective equipment during a 931st drill weekend in March, 2004. Airman Durkee is assigned to the 931st Civil Engineer Squadron, an Air Force Reserve unit at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. David Brumley)

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Chief Askren to retire

Chief Master Sgt. Don Askren stops for a photo with his wife, Senior Master Sgt. Tamera Askren, and son, Jess, just after finishing his last flight as a boom operator aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker. Chief Askren's military retirement ceremony is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., on Oct. 17. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jason Schaap)

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Chief Bruce Retires

Chief Master Sgt. Dail Bruce, 931st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, renders a salute to the U.S. flag during his retirement ceremony at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, May 4, 2014. Bruce enlisted in the Air Force in 1981 and has served for 33 years. He has spent the last 17 years of his career as a member of the 931st Air Refueling Group at McConnell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)

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Chief Master Sgt. Dail Bruce, 931st AMXS

Chief Master Sgt. Dail Bruce marks his equipment during a readiness exercise at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., on Nov. 15. Chief Bruce is assigned to the 931st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, an Air Force Reserve unit at McConnell. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jason Schaap)

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Chief Master Sgt. Lorna Major

Picture of Chief Master Sgt. Lorna Major.

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Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force visits 419th Fighter Wing

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, JoAnne S. Bass addresses members of the 419th Fighter Wing during an all call at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Jan. 7, 2024. Chief Bass met with Airmen, wing leadership, and spoke to the evolving needs of the Air Force in response to Great Power Competition.

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Chief Master Sgt. Sean Martin, 931st Air Refueling Group Command Chief

Chief Master Sgt. Sean Martin, 931st Air Refueling Group Command Chief (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Chief Master. Sgt. David R. Paladino

Image of Chief Master. Sgt. David R. Paladino

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Chief recognition ceremony

Col. Mark S. Larson, commander of the 931st Air Refueling Group, presents a Chief's Bust to Chief Master Sgt. Paul McGinnis during the McConnell Air Force Base Chief Recognition Ceremony, April 24, 2013. Pictured with McGinnis are his wife as well as Chief Master Sgt. Kathleen E. Lowman, 931st Air Refueling Group Superintendent. McGinnis was promoted to the rank of chief master sergeant in March 2013 and serves as the 931st Maintenance Group Superintendent in the Deputy Commander for Maintenance staff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katrina Brisbin)

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Chiefs congratulate graduate

Master Sgt. BJ Somerville (middle) celebrates his graduation from the Senior Non-Commissioned Officer's Academy with Chief Master Sgts. Sean Martin (left) and Lester Boltinhouse. Chief Martin attended the ceremony while assigned to the 916th Air Refueling Wing in North Carolina before he was named the new command chief of the 931st Air Refueling Group at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Hazel Proctor)

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Children's Story Time offers holiday cheer to families

Master Sgt. Miranda Beyer, Squadron Aviation Resource Manager 18th Air Refueling Squadron, reads “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” to children of 931st Air Refueling Group Airmen, Dec. 15, 2013. The reading was part of Children’s Story Time, and included four other holiday classics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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Chili Champ

The 931st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron’s Master Sgt. Eric Peel (center) and Tech. Sgt. David Sevart discuss some paperwork during the March Unit Training Assembly just prior to the squadron’s annual chili cookoff. Sergeant Peel’s “Tailgate Chili” was voted the best at the cookoff. Mary Boulett, wife of the squadron’s Senior Master Sgt. John Boulett, earned second place and the squadron’s Senior Master Sgt. Ernest Goethe came in third. Sergeant Sevart, cookoff organizer, said the event raised more than $140 for AMXS’ retirement fund.

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