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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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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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Colonel Evernham fini-flight

Col. Caroline Evernham, 931st Operations Group commander, poses with her crew after her fini-flight during the October Unit Training Assembly. Evernham will continue her career at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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Colonel Evernham fini-flight

Col. Caroline Evernham, 931st Operations Group commander, completed her fini-flight during the October Unit Training Assembly, Oct. 14, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Fini-flights are the last flight a pilot has before retirement or before a commander is assigned elsewhere. Evernham will continue her career at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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Colonel Evernham fini-flight

Col. Caroline Evernham, 931st Operations Group commander, completed her fini-flight during the October Unit Training Assembly, Oct. 14, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Fini-flights are the last flight a pilot has before retirement or before a commander is assigned elsewhere. Evernham will continue her career at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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Team McConnell participates in Wingman Day

Team McConnell Airmen participated in Wingman Day Sept. 15, 2017. The day included a variety of sports activities including soccer, ping pong and baseball. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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McConnell leadership honors POW/MIA week

Col. Eric Vitosh, 931st Air Refueling Wing commander, and Col. Joshua Olson, 22nd ARW commander, place a POW/MIA wreath near the McConnell Memorial Walk as part of POW/MIA week Sept. 13, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The week honors the sacrifices made by prisoners of war, those who are still missing in action and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Rachel Waller)
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Yellow Ribbon Program Logo

Yellow Ribbon Program Logo
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Team McConnell presented with official headdress of Kaw Nation

Team McConnell leadership was presented with a traditional Kaw (Kanza) Nation headdress, "roach," by Lloyd Pappan, a member of the Kaw Tribe and a retired U.S. Army Sergeant Major, Aug. 25, 2017, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan.The 931 ARW’s roots with the Kaw stretch back to the wing’s introduction at McConnell as the 931st Air Refueling Group in 1995, as the first associate tanker unit in the Air Force. The official seal of the Kaw Nation was revealed on a McConnell KC-135 Stratotanker during a a ceremony last week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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McConnell Reservists pay tribute to people of the Southwind

Col. Mark S. Larson, 931st Air Refueling Wing commander, and Ms. Jacque Secondine Hensley, the current Kaw Chair, reveal the official seal of the Kaw (Kanza) Nation on the nose of aircraft No. 58-0018, Aug. 18, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The 931 ARW’s roots with the Kaw stretch back to the wing’s introduction at McConnell as the 931st Air Refueling Group in 1995, as the first associate tanker unit in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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McConnell Reservists pay tribute to people of the Southwind

Members of the Kaw (Kanza) Nation are recognized during a ceremony, Aug 18, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. More than ten members of the 3,500 Kaw Nation attended the ceremony, including Ms. Jacque Secondine Hensley, the current Kaw Chair. During the ceremony, the official Kaw Nation seal was revealed on the nose of aircraft No. 58-0018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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McConnell Reservists pay tribute to people of the Southwind

A McConnell ‘tanker again features the official seal of the Kaw (Kanza) Nation, as the official seal was revealed on the nose of aircraft No. 58-0018 during a ceremony at Hangar 1107 Aug. 18, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. More than ten members of the 3,500 Kaw Nation attended the ceremony, including Ms. Jacque Secondine Hensley, the current Kaw Chair. Retired Col. Vik C. Malling, the first commander of the 931st Air Refueling Wing, was also present. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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McConnell Reservists pay tribute to people of the Southwind

Retired Col. Vik C. Malling, the first commander of the 931st Air Refueling Wing at McConnell, speaks during a ceremony at Hangar 1107 Aug. 18, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Malling’s presence was significant to the ceremony as he was integral to the Kaw’s original representation on the aircraft. He was also present during the original KC-135 Kaw Nation Nose Art unveiling, Aug. 9, 1997. This was his final act as commander of the then 931st Air Refueling Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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McConnell Reservists pay tribute to people of the Southwind

Col. Mark S. Larson, 931st Air Refueling Wing commander, speaks about the connection between the 931 ARW and the Kaw (Kanza) Nation during a ceremony, Aug 18, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. During the ceremony, the official Kaw Nation seal was revealed on the nose of aircraft No. 58-0018. This was Larson's final act as commander of the 931 ARW. Larson assumed command of the wing in 2012, and since arriving, worked to reestablish the connection between the 931 ARW and the Kaw Nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein

Col. Mark S. Larson, 931st Air Refueling Wing commander flew his fini-flight, Aug. 17, 2017. Fini-Flights are the last flight a pilot has before retirement or before a commander is assigned elsewhere. Larson assumed command of the wing in 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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Colonel Larson's fini-flight

Col. Mark S. Larson, 931st Air Refueling Wing commander, operates the control panel of a KC-135 Stratotanker, Aug. 17, 2017. Fini-Flights are the last flight a pilot has before retirement or before a commander is assigned elsewhere. Larson assumed command of the wing in 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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