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Eklund takes command of 931st CES

Lt. Col. Scott Eklund took command of the 931st Civil Engineer Squadron from Lt. Col. Kelvin Haywood during an official ceremony Oct. 1, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Eklund was previously the 446th Civil Engineer Squadron deputy commander at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

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Electric and Environmental

Tech. Sgt. Nick Klenke, electrical and environmental craftsman, 931st Maintenance Squadron inspects the wiring on the engine fire suppression system of a KC-135 Stratotanker during a phase inspection. (Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Carrie Peasinger)

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Employer Orientation

Lt. Col. Tsuyoshi Tung, pilot, 18th ARS, speaks with his civilian supervisor from Hawker Beechcraft, Eric Kivett following the employer orientation flight, May 5. Tung flew the aircraft that transported the employers. (Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brannen Parrish)

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Engine Oil

Staff Sgt. Steve Lopez, aircraft maintainer, 931st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, uses an inspection mirror to check the engine oil on a KC-135 Stratotanker following an employer flight, May 5. (Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brannen Parrish)

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Enlisted Air Crew of the Year

Staff Sgt. Gregery Brashier poses in front of a KC-135 Stratotanker. Sergeant Brashier was named Enlisted Air Crew of the Year in the Airman category for 2009. (Official Air Force photo by MSgt. Jason Schaap)

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Enlisted Air Crew of the Year

Staff Sgt. Steven Stewart poses in front of a KC-135 Stratotanker. Sergeant Stewart was named Enlisted Air Crew of the Year in the NCO category for 2009. (Official Air Force photo by MSgt. Jason Schaap)

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Enlisted Aircrew of the year

Master Sgt. James Guldjorb, boom operator, 18th Air Refueling Squadron, was selected as enlisted aircrew NCO of the year for 2011, March 30. (Air Force photo)

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ESGR presentation

(Left to right) Lt. Col. Christopher Labrum, Deputy Commander for Maintenance, 931st Air Refueling Group stands with William James of Beechcraft and Lt. Col. Esteban Ramirez, commander, 931st Operations Support Squadron after James was presented with the Patriot Award from the Employer Support Guard and Reserve, Kansas, Nov. 4. Ramirez, who is a traditional reservist, nominated James for the award, which recognizes outstanding support of a reservist by a supervisor. (Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Brannen Parrish)

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Espinosa-Velez

A wreath and service photograph of Staff Sgt. Jorge E. Espinosa-Velez, a jet engine mechanic, assigned to the 931st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 931st Air Refueling Group, rests atop the altar in the chapel at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Jan. 26. Espinosa-Velez was killed in a car crash, Jan. 12. (Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Brannen Parrish)

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Evading the Enemy: Reservists get SERE upgrade training

Staff Sgt. John Michels, 22nd Operations Support Squadron Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape instructor, briefs a group of 15 McConnell Reservists before they perform SERE training in a wooded area in Derby, Kan., March 7, 2015. The SERE training was a refresher for the aircrew, as all Air Force aircrew go through an initial SERE training course at Fairchild AFB, Wash., during introductory training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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Evading the Enemy: Reservists get SERE upgrade training

McConnell Reservists sprint over a hill to search for cover during a Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape training scenario in a wooded area in Derby, Kan., March 7, 2015. The primary focus of this scenario was evasion. To accomplish this, the reservists simulated an aircraft crash that had landed in enemy territory. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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Evading the Enemy: Reservists get SERE upgrade training

McConnell Reservists take a minute to access their location during a Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape training scenario in a wooded area in Derby, Kan., March 7, 2015. Fifteen McConnell Reservists participated in the training during the March unit training assembly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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Evading the Enemy: Reservists get SERE upgrade training

Capt. Brian Doom, 18th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, and Capt. Dan Mecham, 18th ARS KC-135 pilot, attempt to radio their contact during a Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape training scenario at a public park in Derby, Kan., March 7, 2015. Fifteen McConnell Reservists participated in the training during the March unit training assembly. The training was a refresher, as all Air Force aircrew go through an initial SERE training course at Fairchild AFB, Wash., during introductory training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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Evening refueling

A U.S. Navy E-6B Mercury aircraft approaches the refueling boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., during an evening air refueling mission, Aug. 11, 2014. The KC-135 was operated by an aircrew made up of Air Force Reservists from the 931st Air Refueling Group at McConnell AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Ray Lewis)

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Exercise in Readiness

Master Sgt. John "Tex" Austin ensures his life support equipment is working before flying a KC-135 mission during an Operational Readiness Exercise. Sergeant Austin is a boom operator for the 18th Air Refueling Squadron, the flying squadron of the 931st Air Refueling Group. Assisting Sergeant Austin is Airman 1st Class Jeff Short from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing, the 931st's host unit at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Airmen from the 931st and 22nd participated in the ORE in April to prepare for an Operational Readiness Inspection scheduled to start June 22.

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Exercise in Readiness

Maj. Jonathan Pece rides on a shuttle bus while participating in an Operational Readiness Exercise. Major Pece is a KC-135 pilot for the 18th Air Refueling Squadron, the flying squadron of the 931st Air Refueling Group. Airmen from the 931st participated in the ORE in April to prepare for an Operational Readiness Inspection scheduled to start June 22.

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Exercising

Shelby searches for hidden words in order to exercise his damaged brain. (Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Jason Schaap)

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Exercising Total Forces at McConnell

Capt. Scott Meyer finishes a glove washing simulation during a readiness inspection at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., on Nov. 15. Captain Meyer is a Reserve KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 18th Air Refueling Squadron, the flying unit of the 931st Air Refueling Group. (U.S. Air force photo/Master Sgt. Jason Schaap)

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Extended Reach

A B-1B Lancer assigned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., during an air refueling training exercise, June 13, 2014. The KC-135 was operated by an air crew made up of members of the Air Force Reserve 931st Air Refueling Group. Aircrew members from the 931 ARG regularly perform air refueling training in order to practice air refueling techniques and maintain proficiency. Air refueling serves to extend presence, increase range and is a force multiplier for U.S. and allied nation aircraft, and is key to the global reach capabilities of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Ray Lewis)

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Falcon flight

A United States Air Force Academy falcon perches on the throttle control of a KC-135 Stratotanker, Sept. 7, 2012. Airmen from the Air Force Reserve 931st Air Refueling Group, McConnell Air Force Bas, Kan., flew Academy Cadets, including members of the Air Force Academy Falconry team, to Ann Arbor, Mich., for the Air Force vs. University of Michigan football game. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Tysuyoshi Tung)

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