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McConnell Reserve Unit Reactivates 905 ARS

Col. Phil Heseltine, 931st Air Refueling Wing commander, speaks to an audience attending the 905th Air Refueling Squadron Reactivation and Assumption of Command Ceremony, May 4, 2019, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. This is one of the first squadrons in the Air Force dedicated to the KC-46A Pegasus. The 905 ARS has roots dating back to World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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McConnell Reserve Unit Reactivates 905 ARS

Col. Phil Heseltine, 931st Air Refueling Wing commander, receives the guidon from retired Col. Noel Bradford, the previous commander of the 905th Air Refueling Squadron, during an official ceremony, May 4, 2019, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The 905 ARS was the first Air Force flying unit to be assigned to Grand Forks, and it received its first KC-135 Stratotanker in 1960. The unit stayed at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., until it was deactivated in 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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McConnell Reserve Unit Reactivates 905 ARS

Col. Phil Heseltine, 931st Air Refueling Wing commander, and Lt. Col. Eric Rivero, the incoming 905th Air Refueling Squadron commander, unfurl the 905 ARS guidon during an official ceremony, May 4, 2019, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. This is one of the first squadrons in the Air Force dedicated to the KC-46A Pegasus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein
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McConnell Reserve Unit Reactivates 905 ARS

(Left to right) Col. Phil Heseltine, 931st Air Refueling Wing commander, Lt. Col. Eric Rivero, the incoming 905th Air Refueling Squadron commander, and retired Col. Noel Bradford, the previous commander of the 905 ARS, unfurl the 905 ARS guidon during an official ceremony, May 4, 2019, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The 905 ARS was the first Air Force flying unit to be assigned to Grand Forks, and it received its first KC-135 Stratotanker in 1960. The unit stayed at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., until it was deactivated in 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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(From right) Maj. Michael Molloy, incoming 931st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, receives the 931 AMXS guidon from Col. Robert Thompson, 931st Maintenance Group commander, during a change of command ceremony May 4, 2019, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Before assuming command, Molloy served as the squadron’s operations officer, overseeing 700 total force Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Preston Webb)
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(From left) Col. Robert Thompson, 931st Maintenance Group commander, receives the 931st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron guidon from Lt. Col. Eric Eggers, outgoing 931 AMXS commander, during a change of command ceremony May 4, 2019, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The passing of the guidon is a symbolic gesture representing the official transfer of authority from one commander to the next. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Preston Webb)
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Lt. Col. Eric Eggers, outgoing 931st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, addresses attendees of the 931 AMXS change of command ceremony May 4, 2019, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Eggers thanked 931 AMXS Airmen and their families for their performance while reflecting on his time as 931 AMXS commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Preston Webb)
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Team McConnell tours new Air Traffic Control Tower

Team McConnell joined leaders from the local community for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the new air traffic control tower today. Construction for the new tower lasted about 540 days. It features 10 floors and stands at approximately 120 feet tall, 34 feet taller than the old tower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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McConnell Reservists participate in ‘unmanned’ flight

Tech. Sgt. Sarajo Danis refuels an F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 54th Fighter Squadron out of Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., April 9, 2019. Danis, a Traditional Reservist, made more than 12 contacts with the five F-16s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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McConnell Reservists participate in ‘unmanned’ flight

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 54th Fighter Squadron out of Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., approaches the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker from McConnell AFB, Kan., April 9, 2019. During the flight, the KC-135 crew refueled five total F-16s and made 12 contacts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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McConnell Reservists participate in ‘unmanned’ flight

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 54th Fighter Squadron out of Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., breaks away after being refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker from McConnell AFB, Kan., April 9, 2019. During the flight, the KC-135 crew refueled five total F-16s and made 12 contacts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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McConnell Reservists participate in ‘unmanned’ flight

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 54th Fighter Squadron out of Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., approaches the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker from McConnell AFB, Kan., April 9, 2019. During the flight, the KC-135 crew refueled five total F-16s and made 12 contacts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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McConnell Reservists participate in ‘unmanned’ flight

Maj. Suzanne Crespo Valentin, 18th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, flys a KC-135 Stratotanker during an 'unmanned' flight, April 9, 2019. Valentin was part of a five-person, all-female aircrew. During the flight, the crew performed air refueling for F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 54th Fighter Squadron out of Holloman Air Force Base, N. M. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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McConnell Reservists participate in ‘unmanned’ flight

Maj. Monica Riggs, 18th Air Refueling Squadron chief pilot, flys a KC-135 Stratotanker during an 'unmanned' flight, April 9, 2019. Riggs was part of a five-person, all-female aircrew. During the flight, the crew performed air refueling for F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 54th Fighter Squadron out of Holloman Air Force Base, N. M. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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Total Force Formation Flight

Master Sgt. Heath Hampton, Air Mobility Command KC-46 Test and Eval instructor, shows Col. Phil Heseltine, 931st Air Refueling Wing commander, some unique physical characteristics of the boom on the KC-46A Pegasus April 6, 2019, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The 931 ARW and the 22nd Air Refueling Wing conducted their first Total Force formation flight with the KC-46A. Col. Mark Baran, 22 ARW vice commander, piloted another aircraft in the formation. (Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Brannen Parrish)
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Total Force Formation Flight

A Tech Sgt. Kurtis Woltemath, 931st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, waits to begin marshaling the KC-46A Pegasus flown by Col. Mark Baran, 22nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander, for the first ever KC-46A Total Force formation flight between the 22 ARW and the 931st Air Refueling Wing April 6, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The commanders of the 22 ARW and 931 ARW flew the Total Force formation. Col. Phil Heseltine, 931 ARW commander, flew another KC-46 in the formation. (Senior Master Sgt. Brannen Parrish)
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Military Appreciation Day

The 931st Air Refueling Wing took part in the Kansas National Guard's annual Military Appreciation Day at the Kansas Statehouse in Topeka, March 21, 2019. Governor Laura Kelly met with military leaders from Fort Riley, Fort Leavenworth, McConnell Air Force Base, and the Kansas National Guard, and signed two proclamations in recognition of Armed Forces Appreciation Day and Vietnam War Veterans Day. (Courtesy photo)
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Job Fair 2019

The Airman and Family Readiness Center is hosting a job fair 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 20, 2019, at the Dole Center Ballroom. More than 70 potential employers will be available. Participants are encouraged to dress professionally and bring copies of their resume in case of on-the-spot interviews. This job fair is free for all active duty, guard, reserve, retirees, civilian employees and their dependents. For more information, contact the A&FRC at (316) 759-6020.
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Takesha Williams serves both as an Air Force civilian budget analyst in the 507th Air Refueling Wing at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, and an Air Force Reserve Command Chief in the 931st Air Refueling Wing at McConnell AFB, Kansas. Williams also runs the Reserve team of volunteers who assist in operating the course of the annual Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon. (Photo illustration by 507th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs)
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Chief Master Sgt. Takesha Williams, 507th Air Refueling Wing budget analyst and 931st ARW command chief, sits in front of her mother for a photograph in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Williams credited her mother for giving life-altering advice, which led her into a career with the Air Force Reserve. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo by Levi McCullough)
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