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Firework Safety 2018

According to the Fireworks Information Center, more than 240 people go to the emergency room every day with fireworks-related injuries in the month around the Fourth of July. Fireworks can be dangerous, causing serious burns and eye injuries.(U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)
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Reserve Citizen Airman becomes Mrs. Kansas U.S.

Reserve Citizen Airman Maj. Monica Riggs, 18th Air Refueling Squadron lead pilot, poses in front of a KC-135 Stratotanker June 12, 2018, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Riggs recently traded in her flight suit and combats boots, donning an evening gown and six-inch heels to be crowned as Mrs. Kansas United States 2018. Riggs’ victory means she will go on to compete nationally for Mrs. United States. The competition is slated for the first week of July in Orlando, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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Team McConnell Airmen finish NCOLDC Course

Twenty Team McConnnell Airmen graduated from a NCOLDC course June 8, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. During this course, the students received training from Air Force Reserve military facilitators who provided the Junior NCOs with tools needed to be the tactical leaders to accomplish Air Force mission. The course focused on NCO core competencies including employing military capabilities, individual readiness, managing organizations and resources, strategic thinking, leading people, effective communications and embodying airman culture. (US. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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180531-F-DL987-007

A KC-135 Stratotanker is prepared for an in-air refueling flight May 31, 2018, on McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., by maintenance Reserve Citizen Airmen from both the Air Force Reserve 931st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and the active duty 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron — operating together as part of Team McConnell. KC-135 Stratotankers enable Team McConnell to support the U.S. Air Force core mission of rapid global mobility as provide the core aerial refueling capability for the branch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Preston Webb)
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180531-F-DL987-014

A Team McConnell KC-135 Stratotanker takes off for an in-air refueling flight May 31, 2018, over McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. More than 600 Reserve Citizen Airmen assigned to the Air Force Reserve 931st Air Refueling Wing operate alongside the 22nd Air Refueling Wing, accomplishing the U.S. Air Force Core Mission of rapid global mobility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Preston Webb)
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180531-F-DL987-005

Reserve Citizen maintenance Airmen prepare a KC-135 Stratotanker for an in-air refueling flight May 31, 2018, on McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Since both units operate flying operations with KC-135R Stratotankers, the 22nd Air Refueling Wing and Air Force Reserve 931st Air Refueling Wing share responsibilities, such as aircraft maintenance, together as Team McConnell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Preston Webb)
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Reserve Citizen Airman becomes Mrs. Kansas U.S.

Reserve Citizen Airman Maj. Monica Riggs, 18th Air Refueling Squadron lead pilot, poses after being crowned Mrs. Kansas United States April 15, 2018, Overland Park, Kan. Riggs’ victory means she will go on to compete nationally for Mrs. United States. The competition is slated for the first week of July in Orlando, Fla. (Courtesy photo by Joe Devine)
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May Redeployers

First Lt. Bryan Bowser, 18th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, is greeted by his mother, May 6, 2018, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Bowser and 11 Airmen from the 18th ARS and the 924th Air Refueling Squadron had just returned from a deployment to Turkey. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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May Redeployers

Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 18th Air Refueling Squadron and the 924th Air Refueling Squadron step off a KC-135 Stratotanker, May 6, 2018, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The twelve Airmen had just returned from a deployment to Turkey. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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Retired Airman continues to fight with Team McConnell

Retired Master Sgt. Andrew McGhee, formerly of the 931st Force Support Squadron, teaches Abe Harpel, a student in his martial arts class at Major Impact Athletics, located inside the Base Exchange, March 21, 2018, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. When Andrew McGhee retired as a master sergeant with the 931 FSS last year, he decided to continue to serve Airmen while also broadening his passion and dedication to martial arts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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180308-F-DL987-001

From left, Master Sgt. Brent Pechanec, 931 AMXS flight expediter, Master Sgt. Bryan Pechanec, 931 AMXS aircraft overall supervisor, and Master Sgt. Andrew Pechanec, 22 MXS Inspection Section crew chief, all serve at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The three brothers have been stationed together for approximately six years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Preston Webb)
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180302-F-DL987-046

Col. Kevin Rainey, right, 931st Operations Group commander, receives the 931 OG guidon from Col. Eric A. Vitosh, 931st Air Refueling Wing Commander, during an assumption of command ceremony, Mar. 2, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Rainey previously commanded the 931 Operations Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Preston Webb)
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180302-F-DL987-062

Col. Kevin Rainey, speaks to Team McConnell members during an assumption of command ceremony, Mar. 2, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Rainey has been with the 931st since he transitioned from active duty in April 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Preston Webb)
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McConnell tankers expand Thunderbirds reach

Maj. Nate Hofmann, U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Squadron Right Wing pilot, breaks away from the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker operated by an aircrew from the 931st Air Refueling Wing, Feb. 16, 2018. To travel nationwide, the demonstration squadron's F-16s require multiple refuelings in order to make non-stop, long-distance flights. Fortunately, the KC-135 Stratotanker serves as a flying gas station with the capability of quickly offloading thousands of gallons of fuel mid-flight, allowing receiving aircraft to continue flying instead of landing to refuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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McConnell tankers expand Thunderbirds reach

Maj. Nate Hofmann, U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Squadron Right Wing pilot, approaches the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker operated by an aircrew from the 931st Air Refueling Wing, Feb. 16, 2018. To travel nationwide, the demonstration squadron's F-16s require multiple refuelings in order to make non-stop, long-distance flights. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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McConnell tankers expand Thunderbirds reach

Members of the U.S. Thunderbirds Demonstration Squadron trail a KC-135 Stratotanker operated by an aircrew from the 931st Air Refueling Wing, Feb. 16, 2018. To travel nationwide, the demonstration squadron's F-16s require multiple refuelings in order to make non-stop, long-distance flights. Fortunately, the KC-135 Stratotanker serves as a flying gas station with the capability of quickly offloading thousands of gallons of fuel mid-flight, allowing receiving aircraft to continue flying instead of landing to refuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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McConnell tankers expand Thunderbirds reach

A member of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Squadron, breaks away from the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker operated by an aircrew from the 931st Air Refueling Wing, Feb. 16, 2018. To travel nationwide, the demonstration squadron's F-16s require multiple refuelings in order to make non-stop, long-distance flights. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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McConnell tankers expand Thunderbirds reach

A member of the U.S. Air Force Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Squadron approaches the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker operated by an aircrew from the 931st Air Refueling Wing, Feb. 16, 2018. To travel nationwide, the demonstration squadron's F-16s require multiple refuelings in order to make non-stop, long-distance flights. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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McConnell tankers expand Thunderbirds reach

Maj. Whit Collins, U.S. Air Force Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Squadron Lead Solo pilot, is refueled by an aircrew from the 931st Air Refueling Wing, Feb. 16, 2018. The Thunderbirds were on their way to their first public flyover of the year at Daytona Beach, Florida. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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McConnell tankers expand Thunderbirds reach

Senior Airman David Brink, 18 ARS boom operator, refuels a member of the U.S. Thunderbirds Demonstration Squadron, Feb. 16, 2018. Brink, the third-generation member of a family who has been flying KC-135 aerial refueling aircraft almost continuously since 1964, made more than 21 contacts with the six aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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