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KANZA WARRIOR SPOTLIGHT - OCTOBER

Capt Colby Kloepper, 924 ARS Pilot and Scheduler is this month's KANZA Warrior Spotlight.

Maj Frost receives a Letter of Appreciation

Maj Melanie Frost, 931 ARW/CAG was recognized by the Wing Commander at the October Pre UTA meeting with a Letter of Appreciation for being an Action Officer on the Reserve Acquisition Officer Developmental Board.

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Retired Maj Kuder receives MSM and Litho

Recently retired Maj Martha KUDER, 931 IGI Chief receives a Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) and signed litho from the Wing Commander at the October Pre UTA meeting.

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MSgt Upchurch receives a Letter of Appreciation from the WG/CC

MSgt Steven Upchurch, MOC NCOIC, received a Letter of Appreciation from the Wing Commander during the October Pre UTA meeting.

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Ms. Delaney receives a Letter of Appreciation from the WG/CC

Ms. Cynthia Delaney received a Letter of Appreciation from the Wing Commander at the October Pre UTA meeting.

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Mr. Haman receives a gift from the WG/CC for winning Civilian of the Quarter

Mr. Dan Haman, Director of Exercises received an engraved tumbler from the Wing Commander for winning the Civilian of the Quarter, 2019 2nd quarter.

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MSgt Boyd was coined by the WG/CC for her efforts in the Violence Prevention Prgm

MSgt Alexander Boyd from AMDS was coined by the Wing Commander at the October Pre UTA meeting for her efforts in the Violence Prevention Program.

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Maj Robertson receives a Letter of Appreciation from the WG/CC

Maj Oriana Robertson, ARW/CCE received a Letter of Appreciation from the Wing Commander at the Wing Staff UTA meeting.

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Derby 150th anniversary nose art dedication

Randy White, Mayor of Derby and 931st Operations Group honorary commander, and Col. Phil Heseltine, 931st Air Refueling Wing commander pose in front of the KC-135 Stratotanker nose art dedicated to the city of Derby’s 150th anniversary Oct. 2, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The event promoted partnership between the local community and military members, while also honoring their long history together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Skyler Combs)

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Derby 150th anniversary nose art dedication

Nose art dedicated to the city of Derby's 150th anniversary is displayed on a KC-135 Stratotanker Oct. 2, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. American pilots painting the nose of an aircraft dates back to World War I and was used as a way to identify flying squadrons and boost morale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Skyler Combs)

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Berlin Airlift Tour meets with Team McConnell

Members of the Berlin Airlift Tour stopped by and met with members of Team McConnell, Sept. 27, 2019, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The Berlin Airlift was a humanitarian airlift effort that broke the Soviet Union’s blockade of West Berlin, shattering previous airlift records. The operation was initiated by the U.S. Air Force, the Royal Air Force and other allied forces in 1948 after Soviet occupational forces cut off supply channels to West Berlin. Lasting from June 26, 1948 to Sept. 30, 1949, the airlift provided over two million residents of West Berlin with food and other supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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Berlin Airlift Tour meets with Team McConnell

Col. Phil Heseltine, 931st Air Refueling Wing commander, speaks with retired Col. Gail S. Halvorsen, known commonly as the Berlin "Candy Bomber," Sept. 27, 2019, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. During the Berlin Airlift Halvorsen dropped candy bars attached to parachutes made from handkerchiefs to German children watching the airlift operations from outside the fence of the Tempelhof Airport in West Berlin. The Berlin Airlift was a humanitarian airlift effort that broke the Soviet Union’s blockade of West Berlin, shattering previous airlift records. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reservists strengthen Resilience

Col. Phil Heseltine, 931st Air Refueling Wing commander, speaks to Citizen Reserve Airmen of the 931 ARW during a Commander's Call Aug. 8, 2019, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The event was part of the Air Force's Resilience Tactical Pause. According to the Air Force Resiliency website, for the last five years, suicide has been the leading cause of death among Airmen. As a result of this, Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Dave L. Goldfein ordered all wings to stand down for a day to focus on Airmen’s resiliency and suicide prevention. (Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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ALS graduates Class 19-F

Congratulations to Senior Airman Adrienne Thompson, who completed Airman Leadership School Aug. 22, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Thompson was one of two Reservists in the class. ALS is a 24 duty day United States Air Force program designed to develop Airmen into effective front-line supervisors. It is the first professional military education that enlisted Air Force members encounter. Upon completion of ALS, the graduate receives the ability to write performance reports on subordinates. This allows the graduate the ability to supervise regardless if he or she currently holds the rank of Staff Sergeant. Airman Leadership School covers Combat Leader, Military Professional, Supervisor of Airmen, verbal and written communication, and group dynamics. A majority of the instruction focuses around various Air Force rules and regulations. Reservists can complete the course in-residence or through correspondence. (Courtesy photo)

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ALS graduates Class 19-F

Congratulations to Senior Airman Daniel Winkler who completed Airman Leadership School Aug. 22, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Winkler was one of two Reservists in the class. ALS is a 24 duty day United States Air Force program designed to develop Airmen into effective front-line supervisors. It is the first professional military education that enlisted Air Force members encounter. Upon completion of ALS, the graduate receives the ability to write performance reports on subordinates. This allows the graduate the ability to supervise regardless if he or she currently holds the rank of Staff Sergeant. Airman Leadership School covers Combat Leader, Military Professional, Supervisor of Airmen, verbal and written communication, and group dynamics. A majority of the instruction focuses around various Air Force rules and regulations. Reservists can complete the course in-residence or through correspondence. (Courtesy photo)

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Staff Sgt. Dillan Addington and Master Sgt. Jessie Rood, 72nd Air Refueling Squadron boom operators, refuel a KC-46 Pegasus above Oklahoma, Aug. 27, 2019 after completing a refueling mission. The mission was the first time a KC-135R Stratotanker from Grissom had refueled a KC-46, which entered service earlier this year. (U.S. Air Force photo / A1C Harrison Withrow)

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Staff Sgt. Dillan Addington, 72nd Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, prepares to refuel a KC-46 Pegasus assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., above Oklahoma, Aug. 27, 2019. The mission was the first time a KC-135R Stratotanker from Grissom had refueled a KC-46, which entered service earlier this year. (U.S. Air Force photo / A1C Harrison Withrow)

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McConnell Reservists find ‘New Horizons’ in Guyana

A local Guyanese boy, cuts the ribbon for the newly constructed Blueberry Hill’s community center during New Horizons training exercise 2019 closing ceremony in Linden, Guyana, Aug. 22, 2019. The New Horizons exercise 2019 provided U.S. military members an opportunity to train for an overseas deployment and the logistical requirements it entails. The exercise promoted bilateral cooperation by providing opportunities for U.S. and partner nation military engineers, medical personnel and support staff to work and train side by side. Five Airmen from the 931st Force Support Squadron and the Aerospace Medicine Squadron assisted with the New Horizons Exercise 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Mayrem Morales)

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