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McConnell Airmen perform ‘balancing’ act

Airmen from the 931st Maintenance Squadron perform a periodic inspection on a KC-135 Stratotanker during the December Unit Training Assembly, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Dec. 7, 2014. A repair to the landing gear actuator made lifting the aircraft part of the inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Airmen perform 'balancing' act

Airmen from the 931st Maintenance Squadron performed a periodic inspection of a KC-135 Stratotanker during the December Unit Training Assembly, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Dec. 7, 2014. As part of the inspection, the plane was jacked 4 inches above the surface of Hangar 10. (U.S. Air Force photos by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Airmen tow first KC-135 to Hangar 1125

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing is delivered to Hangar 1125, Feb. 23, 2017, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. A total force crew of Airmen from the 22nd and 931st Maintenance Groups towed the KC-135 across the flightline. Hangar 1125 is one of three hangars meant to house the KC-46 Pegasus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Airmen tow first KC-135 to Hangar 1125

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing is delivered to Hangar 1125, Feb. 23, 2017, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. A total force crew of Airmen from the 22nd and 931st Maintenance Groups towed the KC-135 across the flightline. Hangar 1125 will be used for general maintenance on the KC-46A Pegasus once it is delivered to McConnell, which is scheduled to happen later this year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein

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McConnell Airmen tow first KC-135 to Hangar 1125

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing is delivered to Hangar 1125, Feb. 23, 2017, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. A total force crew of Airmen from the 22nd and 931st Maintenance Groups towed the KC-135 across the flightline. Hangar 1125 will be used for general maintenance on the KC-46A Pegasus once it is delivered to McConnell, which is scheduled to happen later this year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Chapel construction continues

Despite climbing temperatures, workers continue the renovation of the base chapel June 11, 2015, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Last January, the chapel moved from Building 510 to a variety of locations on the installation. During the renovation, the chapel's heating, ventilation, and air condition system are being replaced. The building is also getting new carpet, paint and a sound system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Chapel Reopens

Chaplain (Capt.) Paul Mount, 931st Air Refueling Group chaplain, moves boxes at the entrance of the newly renovated base chapel at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., July 27, 2015. With $2.1 million in renovations recently completed, services in the Base Chapel will resume during the August Unit Training Assembly. (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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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

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 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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McConnell civilians take flight

Several civilian employees of the 931st Air Refueling Group and the 22nd Air Refueling Wing, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., were given the opporunity to take a ride on a KC-135 Stratotanker, Dec. 12. The incentive flight included an air refueling and was conducted by the 931st Air Refueling Group as a way to thank the civilian personnel who work on the base and provide vital support to the 931 ARG and 22 ARW. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Maurice Hodges)

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McConnell Cycling Team

(From left to right) Tech. Sgt. Paul Shattuck, 931st Maintenance Squadron Hydraulics Section chief, Senior Master Sgt. Joseph Salomon, 931st MXS Fabrication Flight chief, and Tech. Sgt. Noel Heyer, 931st Aircraft Maintenance Squaderon support section technician, and Heyer's spouse pose for a photo before a long bike ride in eastern Wichita, Kan., June 15, 2013. Shattuck, Salomon and Heyer will represent McConnell as part of the Air Force team during the Register's Annual Bicycle Ride Across Iowa July 21-27. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Cycling Team

Senior Master Sgt. Joseph Salomon, 931st MXS Fabrication Flight chief, leads Tech. Sgt. Noel Heyer, 931st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron support section technician, and Tech. Sgt. Paul Shattuck, 931st Maintenance Squadron Hydraulics chief, as they bike through eastern Wichita, Kan., June 15, 2013. The men will bike more than 50 miles to help prepare for the Register's Annual Bicycle Ride Across Iowa July 21-27. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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