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McConnell leadership helps kick off AFAF

McConnell leadership poses for a photo after filling out their individual pledge forms for the Air Force Assistance Fund at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., March 2, 2015. This year's campaign began March 2 and will run until April 10. The AFAF is an effort to raise money for charities that provide support to Air Force members and their families throughout the year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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Night refueling

A RC-135 aircraft from the Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., during a night refueling exercise, Feb. 26, 2015. The KC-135 was operated by an aircrew made up of Air Force Reservists from the 18th Air Refueling Squadron, 931st Air Refueling Group, at McConnell. Reserve aircrews at McConnell consistently conduct air refueling exercises in order to practice refueling procedures as well as maintain proficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Ray Lewis)
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Cargo Load

Air refueling boom operators from the active duty 344th Air Refueling Squadron and the Air Force Reserve 18th Air Refueling Squadron work together to prepare a KC-135 Stratotanker for a cargo load at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Feb. 23, 2015. A total force team of logistics personnel and air refueling boom operators from the active duty 22nd Air Refueling Wing and Air Force Reserve 931st Air Refueling Group braved sub-freezing temperatures to load approximately 18,000 pounds of cargo onto the aircraft in preparation for Red Flag. Red Flag is a large-scale military training exercise conducted at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)
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Cargo Load

A K-loader waits on the flightline at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., in preparation for loading pallets of cargo onto a KC-135 Stratotanker, Feb. 23, 2015. A total force team of logistics personnel and air refueling boom operators from the active duty 22 ARW and Air Force Reserve 931st Air Refueling Group braved sub-freezing temperatures to load approximately 18,000 pounds of cargo onto the aircraft in preparation for Red Flag. Red Flag is a large-scale military training exercise conducted at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)
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Cargo Load

A Total Force team of A total force team of logistics personnel and air refueling boom operators from the active duty 22 ARW and Air Force Reserve 931st Air Refueling Group braved sub-freezing temperatures to load approximately 18,000 pounds of cargo onto the aircraft in preparation for Red Flag. Red Flag is a large-scale military training exercise conducted at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)
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Cargo load checklist

Staff Sgt. Colin Gregory, an air refueling boom operator assigned to the 344th Air Refueling Squadron, works to loosen a chock that was frozen into place against the tire of a KC-135 Stratotanker on the flightline at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Feb. 23, 2015. Gregory was moving the chock as part of running a cargo loading checklist prior to loading the aircraft. A total force team of logistics personnel and air refueling boom operators from the active duty 22 ARW and Air Force Reserve 931st Air Refueling Group braved sub-freezing temperatures to load approximately 18,000 pounds of cargo onto the aircraft in preparation for Red Flag. Red Flag is a large-scale military training exercise conducted at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)
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OPSEC

The February "OPSEC Hot Tip" deals with protecting personal information during tax season.
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Cold Cargo

Staff Sgt. Ronald West, 22nd Air Refueling Wing, prepares to move a pallet of cargo from a K-loader to a KC-135 Stratotanker at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Feb. 23, 2015. A total force team of logistics personnel and air refueling boom operators from the active duty 22 ARW and Air Force Reserve 931st Air Refueling Group braved sub-freezing temperatures to load approximately 18,000 pounds of cargo onto the aircraft in preparation for Red Flag. Red Flag is a large-scale military training exercise conducted at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)
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Chilling on the flightline

Despite temperatures in the lower teens and a wind chill factor of zero, aircraft maintainers from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing and the Air Force Reserve 931st Air Refueling Group brave the elements on the flightline at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., on the morning of Feb. 23, 2015. Aircraft maintainers are tasked with generating and recovering aircraft and ensuring the base's KC-135 Stratotankers are mission ready to provide for the air refueling needs of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)
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Night Flight

A WC-135 Constant Phoenix aircraft assigned to Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker from McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., during a night air refueling exercise, Feb. 19, 2015. The WC-135W Constant Phoenix atmospheric collection aircraft supports national level consumers by collecting particulate and gaseous effluents and debris from accessible regions of the atmosphere in support of the Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty of 1963. The KC-135 Stratotanker was operated by an aircrew made up of Air Force Reservists from the 18th Air Refueling Squadron, 931st Air Refueling Group, at McConnell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Ray Lewis)
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Fit to Fight

Members of the 18th Air Refueling Squadron, 931st Air Refueling Group, perform flutter kicks during a group workout at the McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., fitness center, Feb. 4, 2015. Unit members participate in daily workouts to improve overall fitness and stay "fit to fight." (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)
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Fit to Fight

Members of the 18th Air Refueling Squadron, 931st Air Refueling Group, perform kettlebell squats during a group workout at the McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., fitness center, Feb. 4, 2015. Unit members participate in daily workouts to improve overall fitness and stay "fit to fight." (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)
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Fit to Fight

Tech. Sgt. Daniel Mills, a refueling boom operator assigned to the 18th Air Refueling Squadron, 931st Air Refueling Group, instructs unit members during a group workout at the base fitness center, Feb. 4, 2015. Mills leads daily workouts for unit members to improve overall fitness and help Airmen stay "fit to fight." (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)
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Fit to Fight

Tech. Sgt. Daniel Mills, a refueling boom operator assigned to the 18th Air Refueling Squadron, 931st Air Refueling Group, instructs unit members performing kettlebell squats during a group workout at the base fitness center, Feb. 4, 2015. Mills leads daily workouts for unit members to improve overall fitness and help Airmen stay "fit to fight." (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)
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Fit to Fight

Capt. Brian Doom, a pilot assigned to the 18th Air Refueling Squadron, 931st Air Refueling Group, bear crawls across the floor while pushing a 45-pound plate during a group workout at the base fitness center, Feb. 4, 2015. Several members of the 18 ARS meet at the fitness center daily to participate in organized group workouts to improve overall unit fitness and to stay "fit to fight." (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)
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Fit to Fight

Capt. Chris Markley, a pilot assigned to the 18th Air Refueling Squadron, 931st Air Refueling Group, completes a set of high repetition dumbbell curls during a group workout at the base fitness center, Feb. 4, 2015. Several members of the 18 ARS meet at the fitness center daily to participate in organized group workouts to improve overall unit fitness and to stay "fit to fight." (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)
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Refueling the refueler

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., is refueled by a second McConnell KC-135 during an air refueling training exercise, Feb. 8, 2015. Both aircraft were operated by aircrew assigned to the Air Force Reserve 18th Air Refueling Squadron, 931st Air Refueling Group, at McConnell. The KC-135 Stratotanker provides the core aerial refueling capability for the United States Air Force and has excelled in this role for more than 50 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Ray Lewis)
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Spotlight Performer

February Spotlight Performer! Col. Mark S. Larson, 931st Air Refueling Group commander, presents a commander’s coin to Staff Sgt. Bruce Bennet, 931st Civil Engineer Squadron during the February Unit Training Assembly at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Feb. 8, 2015. Bruce was recognized as the 931 ARG’s “Spotlight Performer” for the month based on his outstanding performance and accomplishments, including his assistance in helping fellow Airmen achieve skill level upgrades, his work in developing Total Force Initiatives, and completing a high number of backlogged projects for AFRC buildings, as well as strengthening procedures and practices throughout the CES. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)
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McConnell Reservists deploy

A KC-135 Stratotanker prepares for takeoff from McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Feb. 5, 2015. The aircraft was operated by an aircrew from the Air Force Reserve 931st Air Refueling Group and was transporting members of the Reserve unit for deployment to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. While deployed, aircrew and support personnel from the 931 ARG will fly aerial refueling missions, perform aircraft maintenance and fill other support roles while assigned to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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McConnell Reservists participate in Civic Leader Tour

Business leaders from the Wichita area pose for a photo with members from McConnell and Air Mobility Command as part of a civic leader tour at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Feb. 3, 2015. More than 20 business leaders participated in McConnell's first civic leader tour in more than three years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Victor Caputo)
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