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McConnell keeps Thunderbirds on 'track'

Capt. Alex Goldfein, the right wing pilot for the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron, flies away from the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., June 4, 2015. The KC-135 provided cross-country air refueling support for the Thunderbirds. The KC-135 aircrew, all Air Force Reservists from the 931st Air Refueling Group, performed fourteen air refueling contacts during the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell keeps Thunderbirds on 'track'

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., June 4, 2015. The KC-135 provided cross-country air refueling support for the Thunderbirds. The KC-135 aircrew, all Air Force Reservists from the 931st Air Refueling Group, performed fourteen air refueling contacts during the mission. The squadron was on its way to the Heart of Texas Airshow in Waco, Texas, June 6-7. The squadron performs approximately 75 demonstrations each year and has never canceled a demonstration due to maintenance difficulty. More than 300 million people in all 50 states and 58 foreign countries have seen the red, white and blue jets in more than 4,000 aerial demonstrations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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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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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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McConnell Leadership signs SAAPM pledge

(Left to right) Command chiefs Chief Master Sgt. William Stacey, 184th Intelligence Wing, Chief Master Sgt. Michael Morris, 22nd Air Refueling Wing, and Chief Master Sgt. Paul McGinnis, 931st Maintenance superintendent, sign a pledge officially endorsing Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., April 6, 2015. April 2015 marks the 14th observance of SAAPM. It is recognized nationally and internationally by military and civilian communities. In the late 1980s, the National Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NCASA) led an initiative to select a designated time period to promote awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tara Fadenrecht)

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McConnell Leadership signs SAAPM pledge

(Left to right) Commanders Col. Jeffry Jordan, 184th Intelligence Wing, Col. Samuel Miller, 22nd Air Refueling Wing, and Col. Mark S. Larson, 931st Air Refueling Group, sign a pledge officially endorsing Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., April 6, 2015. April 2015 marks the 14th observance of SAAPM. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tara Fadenrecht)

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McConnell Media Day

Daniel McCoy, a reporter with the Wichita Business Journal, looks on as Staff Sgt. Tom Wicks, a refueling boom operator assigned to the 18th Air Refueling Squadron, 931st Air Refueling Group, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., flies the boom during a McConnell Air Force Base media day orientation flight, Jan. 24, 2012. The media day flights featured aircrews made up of members of both the active duty 22nd Air Refueling Wing and the Reserve 931st Air Refueling Group. Media members on the flights were able to observe the air refueling of both a KC-135 Stratotanker and a B-52 Stratofortress. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Zach Anderson)

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McConnell members 'spin' for fitness

Jacqueline Myles, McConnell Air Force Base Aerobics Program leader, instructs the Indoor Cycling class at the 22nd Force Support Squadron Fitness Center Jan. 8, 2014, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The class is one of many open to Reservists at the Robert J. Dole Community Center, and occurs Monday and Wednesday at 5 p.m., Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. and Saturday at 9:30 a.m. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell on ice

A group of McConnell Air Force Base Airmen and family members pose on the ice prior to a Wichita Thunder ice hockey game game, Nov. 11, 2011. Several Airmen were honored for their service during the Veterans Day game activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Zach Anderson)

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McConnell receives and tests KC-46 Wing Aerial Refueling Pods

Master Sgt. Shannon Fox, 931st Maintenance Squadron hydraulic section chief, operates a forklift to raise a KC-46A Pegasus Wing Aerial Refueling Pod (WARP) Jan. 24, 2024, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The WARP is an optional capability for the KC-46, it allows for the simultaneous refueling of two probe and drogue receivers, doubling fuel transfer rates. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gavin Hameed)

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McConnell receives and tests KC-46 Wing Aerial Refueling Pods

Airman Lacey Wipper, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, applies a solution onto a KC-46A Pegasus Wing Aerial Refueling Pod (WARP) pylon March 5, 2024, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The WARPs are an optional capability that was included in the original design of the KC-46 and certifications have been in the works since 2019. WARPs are mounted on the aircraft’s wings and allow the KC-46 to refuel two aircraft simultaneously. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gavin Hameed)

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McConnell receives and tests KC-46 Wing Aerial Refueling Pods

Airman from the 22 Maintenance Group push a Wing Aerial Refueling Pod (WARP) March 5, 2024, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The WARPs are an optional capability that was included in the original design of the KC-46 and certifications have been in the works since 2019. WARPs are mounted on the aircraft’s wings and allow the KC-46 to refuel two aircraft simultaneously. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gavin Hameed)

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McConnell receives and tests KC-46 Wing Aerial Refueling Pods

Boeing Contractors and Airman from the 22nd Maintenance Group attach a Wing Aerial Refueling Pod (WARP) onto a KC-46A Pegasus March 5, 2024, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The WARPs are an optional capability that was included in the original design of the KC-46 and certifications have been in the works since 2019. WARPs are mounted on the aircraft’s wings and allow the KC-46 to refuel two aircraft simultaneously. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gavin Hameed)

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McConnell receives and tests KC-46 Wing Aerial Refueling Pods

A KC-46A Pegasus with Wing Aerial Refueling Pods attached takes off March 13, 2024, from McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. This was McConnell’s first test flight with the pods, which allow the KC-46 to refuel two fighter aircraft at once. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh)

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McConnell receives and tests KC-46 Wing Aerial Refueling Pods

A KC-46A Pegasus with Wing Aerial Refueling Pods attached takes off March 13, 2024, from McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. This was McConnell’s first test flight with the pods, which allow the KC-46 to refuel two fighter aircraft at once. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh)

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McConnell receives and tests KC-46 Wing Aerial Refueling Pods

A KC-46A Pegasus, with Wing Aerial Refueling Pods (WARPs) attached, lands on the runway at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas March 19, 2024. The KC-46 recently finished WARPs refueling with U.S, Navy F/-18 Hornets, which allows the Pegasus to simultaneously refuel two aircraft via drogue chutes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gavin Hameed)

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McConnell receives and tests KC-46 Wing Aerial Refueling Pods

A KC-46A Pegasus, with Wing Aerial Refueling Pods (WARPs) attached, lands on the runway at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas March 19, 2024. The KC-46 recently finished WARPs refueling with U.S, Navy F/-18 Hornets, which allows the Pegasus to simultaneously refuel two aircraft via drogue chutes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gavin Hameed)

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McConnell receives and tests KC-46 Wing Aerial Refueling Pods

Airmen assigned the 22nd Maintenance Squadron assemble KC-46A Pegasus Wing Aerial Refueling Pods (WARPs) Jan. 24, 2024, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The WARP is an optional capability for the KC-46, it allows for the simultaneous refueling of two probe and drogue receivers, doubling fuel transfer rates. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gavin Hameed)

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McConnell receives three more KC-46s

McConnell’s 17th KC-46 Pegasus parks upon delivery Nov. 22, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. McConnell will have a fleet of 36 KC-46s to lead the future of aerial refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc Garcia)

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McConnell receives three more KC-46s

Brig. Gen. Martin B. Chapin, fourth from left, Air Mobility Command deputy director of Strategic Plans, Requirements and Programs, poses with aircrew that delivered McConnell’s 18th KC-46 Pegasus Nov. 22, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. McConnell will have a fleet of 36 KC-46s to lead the future of aerial refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc Garcia)

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