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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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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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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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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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June Redeployers

A McConnell KC-135 Stratotanker parks on the flightline after returning from a deployment to Turkey with 21 members of the 931st Air Refueling, June 26, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The Airmen deployed as part of ongoing U.S. operations overseas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chief Kathy Lowman)
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McConnell civic leaders visit Nellis AFB

McConnell civic leaders pose for a group photo at the Thunderbirds Hangar, June 21, 2017, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Twenty civic leaders from Wichita and its surrounding communities boarded a McConnell KC-135 Stratotanker for Nellis to get an up-close look at the “Home of the Fighter Pilot,” and the 99th Air Base Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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McConnell civic leaders visit Nellis AFB

McConnell civic leaders receive tour the Threat Training Facility June 20, 2017, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The civic's visit also included briefings from the 99th Air Base Wing, the 57th Wing and the Reserve 926th Wing. The civic leaders also toured the Thunderbirds Hangar, the 66th Rescue Squadron and an F-15C Eagle Static. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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McConnell civic leaders visit Nellis AFB

(Left to right) Tech. Sgt. Josh Lake, 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintainer, and a Derby, Kan., native, speaks to Randy White, the Derby Mayor, , and Col. Mark S. Larson, 931st Air Refueling Wing commander, June 20, 2017, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Twenty civic leaders from Wichita and its surrounding communities boarded a McConnell KC-135 Stratotanker for Nellis to get an up-close look at the “Home of the Fighter Pilot,” and the 99th Air Base Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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Search and Recovery Exercise furthers TFI at McConnell

"Debris" is gathered after a Search and Recovery Exercise, June 3, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Airmen of the 931st and 22nd Force Support Squadron teamed for the first time for a Search and Recovery Exercise (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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Search and Recovery Exercise furthers TFI at McConnell

Team McConnell Force Support Squadron Airmen collect "debris" from a simulated crash site, June, 3, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Airmen of the 931st and 22nd Force Support Squadron teamed for the first time for a Search and Recovery Exercise.The exercise is an annual requirement for all FSS Airmen and is part of their Mortuary Affairs training. The class consisted of six Reserve and eight active duty Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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Search and Recovery Exercise furthers TFI at McConnell

Team McConnell Force Support Squadron Airmen collect "debris" at a simulated crash site, June 3, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Airmen of the 931st and 22nd Force Support Squadron teamed for the first time for a Search and Recovery Exercise. The exercise is an annual requirement for all FSS Airmen and is part of their Mortuary Affairs training. The class consisted of six Reserve and eight active duty Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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Sundown Parade 2017

Airmen from Team McConnell participated in the Sundown Parade to help kick off Wichita's 2017 Riverfest celebration, June 2, 2017, Wichita, Kan. Team McConnell members took the opportunity throughout the parade to thank community members for their support. (U.S. Air Force photos by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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Sundown Parade 2017

An Airmen from Team McConnell waves at onlookers during Sundown Parade to help kick off Wichita's 2017 Riverfest celebration, June 2, 2017, Wichita, Kan. Team McConnell members took the opportunity throughout the parade to thank community members for their support. (U.S. Air Force photos by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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Sundown Parade 2017

Airmen from Team McConnell participated in the Sundown Parade to help kick off Wichita's 2017 Riverfest celebration, June 2, 2017, Wichita, Kan. Team McConnell members took the opportunity throughout the parade to thank community members for their support. (U.S. Air Force photos by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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931 MXS Airmen continue to 'tow the line'

Airmen of the 931st Maintenance Squadron prepare to tow a KC-135 Stratotanker from Hangar 1107 during the May Unit Training Assembly May 7, 2017, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Hangar 1125 will eventually be used for general maintenance on the KC-46A Pegasus when it is delivered to McConnell later this year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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931 ARW welcomes new HCC

(Left to right) Col. Mark S. Larson, 931st Air Refueling Wing commander, shakes hands with Mayor Jeff Longwell, incoming 931 ARW Honorary Commander, at a Commander's Call during the May Unit Training Assembly May 7, 2017, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. In addition to recognizing quarterly award winners, the Commander's Call also included an Honorary Commander Change of Command Ceremony for Longwell, and the outgoing James Havers-Strong. The honorary commander program spreads awareness of McConnell's mission and builds connections between the base and the community. Havers-Strong has been the 931 ARW HCC since 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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931 ARW welcomes new HCC

James Havers-Strong, outgoing 931st Air Refueling Wing Honorary Commander, speaks to the Airmen of the 931 ARW gathered for a Commander's Call during the May Unit Training Assembly May 7, 2017, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Havers-Strong had been the 931 ARW HCC since 2014. The honorary commander program spreads awareness of McConnell's mission and builds connections between the base and the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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931 ARW welcomes new HCC

Col. Mark S. Larson, 931st Air Refueling Wing commander, speaks to Airmen gathered for a Commander's Call during the May Unit Training Assembly May 7, 2017, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. During the event, Col. Mark S. Larson, 931 ARW commander, took time to recognize quarterly award winners. The Commander's Call also included an Honorary Commander Change of Command Ceremony for Mayor Jeff Longwell, the incoming HCC, and the outgoing James Havers-Strong. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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McConnell Reserve Unit stands up first KC-46A Pegasus Squadron

(Left to right) Col. Caroline Evernham, 931st Operations Group commander, Lt. Col. Terry McGee, incoming 924th Air Refueling Squadron commander, and Senior Master Sgt. Jay Guldjord, 18th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, unfurl the flag signifying the standup of the 924th Air Refueling Squadron April 2, 2017, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The 924th Air Refueling Squadron was last assigned to the 93rd Operations Group at Castle Air Force Base, Calif. The unit was inactivated April 30, 1992. The 924 ARS at McConnell is the first unit in the Air Force dedicated solely to the KC-46A Pegasus. The KC-46 is scheduled to arrive later this year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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