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2017 CCAF Graduates

Citizen Airmen from the 931st Air Refueling Wing received their diplomas during the organization's seventh Community College of the Air Force Graduation Ceremony, Dec. 3, 2017. CCAF is a worldwide multi-campus community college established to meet the educational needs of Air Force enlisted personnel.
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Thankfulness and giving

Each month during the Unit Training Assembly, the commander of the 931st Air Refueling Wing discusses his focus and themes for the weekend.
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Airmen visit Arrowhead Stadium

Members of the 931st Air Refueling Wing toured the inside of Arrowhead Stadium, the primary home venue of the Kansas City Chiefs, Nov. 21, 2017. The tour also included members of the 184th Intelligence Wing, the Kansas and Missouri National Guard, and soldiers from Fort Riley, Kan. As part of the tour, Team McConnell members were presented with a hooded sweatshirt feautring the 931 ARW patch. The sweatshirt had been worn during practice by Alex Smith, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback. (Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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Feel the CBRNE

Airmen of the 931st Air Refueling Wing participated in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives training Nov. 4, 2017, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The keys for Airmen surviving in a combat environment include possessing the necessary skills needed to help protect themselves and their fellow Airmen and having the proper equipment to do so. CBRNE training helps teach these skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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Feel the CBRNE

Master Sgt. Jeremy Whitley, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Management superintendent makes adjustments on the Mission Oriented Protective Posture for a group of 931st Air Refueling Wing Airmen Nov. 5, 2017, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Airmen participated in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives training during the November Unit Training Assembly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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Feel the CBRNE

Airmen of the 931st Air Refueling Wing participated in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives training Nov. 4, 2017, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The keys for Airmen surviving in a combat environment include possessing the necessary skills needed to help protect themselves and their fellow Airmen and having the proper equipment to do so. CBRNE training helps teach these skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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931 CES bids farewell to DeMatthew, welcomes Alston

(Right to Left) Lt. Col. Bryan Alston receives the 931st Civil Engineer Squadron guidon from Col. Eric Vitosh, 931st Air Refueling Wing commander, during a change of command ceremony Nov. 5, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Alston has more than 20 years of experience in civil engineering, general contracting and project management in both the public and private sectors. As the 931 CES commander, Alston will command a force of 64 Airmen responsible for short notice worldwide mobilization and deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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931 CES bids farewell to DeMatthew, welcomes Alston

(Right to Left) Col. Douglas DeMatthew hands the 931st Civil Engineer Squadron guidon to Col. Eric Vitosh, 931st Air Refueling Wing commander, during a change of command ceremony Nov. 5, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. DeMatthew assumed command of the 931 CES in 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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McConnell Citizen Airmen refuel Thunderbirds

First Lt. Katie Head, 18th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, conducts an aerial refueling mission for the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, Nov. 2, 2017. At any given time during their performance season, Team McConnell’s active duty and Reserve aircrews regularly perform aerial refueling for the Thunderbirds during performance season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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McConnell Citizen Airmen refuel Thunderbirds

The boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., refuels Thunderbird #2, piloted by Maj. Ryan Bodenheimer, Nov. 2, 2017. An aircrew made up of four Reservists from the 18th and 924th Air Refueling Squadrons performed multiple refuelings to help the team make a non-stop, long-distance flight to their next show at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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McConnell Citizen Airmen refuel Thunderbirds

A pilot for the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron, flys away from the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker operated by an aircrew from the 931st Air Refueling Wing, Nov. 2, 2017. The aircrew performed multiple refuelings in to help the team make a non-stop, long-distance flight to Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. The KC-135 provided cross-country air refueling support for the Thunderbirds. The squadron was on their way to perform at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. The squadron performs 75 demonstrations each year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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McConnell Citizen Airmen refuel Thunderbirds

The U. S. Air Force Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron, fly their F-16 Fighting Falcons in formation near the refueling boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker from McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Nov. 2, 2017. The KC-135 provided cross-country air refueling support for the Thunderbirds. The squadron was on their way to perform at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. The squadron performs 75 demonstrations each year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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McConnell Citizen Airmen refuel Thunderbirds

(Left to right) Staff. Sgt. Patrick Bartosavage, 924th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, and Master. Sgt. James Yokom, 18th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, steady the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker, Nov. 2, 2017. During the more than four-hour flight, the KC-135 aircrew offloaded more than 4, 477 gallons of fuel and made 12 successful contacts with the jets of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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McConnell Citizen Airmen refuel Thunderbirds

Staff. Sgt. Patrick Bartosavage, 924th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, steadies the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker for a member of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, Nov. 2, 2017. During the more than four-hour flight, the KC-135 aircrew offloaded more than 4, 477 gallons of fuel and made 12 successful contacts with the jets of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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McConnell Citizen Airmen refuel Thunderbirds

McConnell Citizen Airmen got up close and personal with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds during a KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling flight Nov. 2, 2017. During the flight, aircrews from the 18th and 924th Air Refueling Squadrons performed more than 12 successful contacts with the team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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931 OG members return

Six members of the 931st Operations Group returned from a deployment to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Oct. 26, 2017, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The Airmen deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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931 OG members return

Six members of the 931st Operations Group returned from a deployment to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Oct. 26, 2017, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The Airmen deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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931 SFS members return

Members of the 931st Security Forces Squadron are greeted by family and friends at Dwight D. Eishenhower National Airport Oct. 23, 2017. Nine members of the squadron deployed last Spring in support of contingency operations in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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Team McConnell, local leaders celebrate completion of KC-46 MILCON Projects

Team McConnell and local leadership gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of the $267 million construction projects for the new aircraft. The construction originally began in 2014, and included three new hangars built to create six total bays to accommodate the KC-46A and other Air Mobility Command aircraft.
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Colonel Vitosh 'readies' 931st Airmen

Col. Eric Vitosh, 931st Air Refueling Wing commander, held his first Commander's Call during the October Unit Training Assembly Oct. 15, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Vitosh spoke to 931 ARW Airmen about the importance of "Readiness," and it's overall impact on the Air Force Mission.
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