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McConnell Reserve unit meets 'bosses'

Two A-10 Thunderbolts from the 442nd Fighter Wing at Whiteman AFB, Mo., flys close to the wing of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., during a "Bosslift" sponsored by the local Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, Aug. 3, 2019. During the flight, 11 civilian employers of 931st Air Refueling Wing Traditional Reservists observed the aerial refueling of the A-10s by a 931 ARW aircrew. . (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reserve unit meets 'bosses'

Chief Master Sgt. Kathy Lowman, 18th Air Refueling Wing Squadron boom operator, refuels an -10 Thunderbolts from the 442nd Fighter Wing at Whiteman AFB, Mo., during a during a "Bosslift" sponsored by the local Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, Aug. 3, 2019. During the flight, ten civilian employers of 931st Air Refueling Wing Traditional Reservists observed the aerial refueling of the A-10s by a 931st Air Refueling Wing aircrew. . (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reserve unit meets 'bosses'

Ten civilian employers of 931st Air Refueling Wing Airmen pose for a photo before boarding a KC-135 Stratotanker during a "Bosslift" sponsored by the local Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) here, Aug. 3, 2019, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. According to the official ESGR website, the purpose of ESGR is to educate supervisors and managers of traditional Reservists and develop a greater appreciation for the service of citizen Airmen. The focus of the organization is to promote an understanding of both the National Guard and Reserve as well as encourage support of employers in development of human resource policies and practices that support an employee's participation in the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reserve Unit Reactivates 905 ARS

Col. Phil Heseltine, 931st Air Refueling Wing commander, hands the guidon to Lt. Col. Eric Rivero, the incoming 905th Air Refueling Squadron commander, during an official ceremony, May 4, 2019, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Previously, the 905 ARS was the first Air Force flying unit to be assigned to Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D, and it received its first KC-135 Stratotanker in 1960. The unit stayed at Grand Forks until it was deactivated in 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reserve Unit Reactivates 905 ARS

Col. Phil Heseltine, 931st Air Refueling Wing commander, speaks to an audience attending the 905th Air Refueling Squadron Reactivation and Assumption of Command Ceremony, May 4, 2019, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. This is one of the first squadrons in the Air Force dedicated to the KC-46A Pegasus. The 905 ARS has roots dating back to World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reserve Unit Reactivates 905 ARS

Col. Phil Heseltine, 931st Air Refueling Wing commander, receives the guidon from retired Col. Noel Bradford, the previous commander of the 905th Air Refueling Squadron, during an official ceremony, May 4, 2019, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The 905 ARS was the first Air Force flying unit to be assigned to Grand Forks, and it received its first KC-135 Stratotanker in 1960. The unit stayed at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., until it was deactivated in 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reserve Unit Reactivates 905 ARS

(Left to right) Col. Phil Heseltine, 931st Air Refueling Wing commander, Lt. Col. Eric Rivero, the incoming 905th Air Refueling Squadron commander, and retired Col. Noel Bradford, the previous commander of the 905 ARS, unfurl the 905 ARS guidon during an official ceremony, May 4, 2019, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The 905 ARS was the first Air Force flying unit to be assigned to Grand Forks, and it received its first KC-135 Stratotanker in 1960. The unit stayed at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., until it was deactivated in 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reserve Unit Reactivates 905 ARS

Col. Phil Heseltine, 931st Air Refueling Wing commander, and Lt. Col. Eric Rivero, the incoming 905th Air Refueling Squadron commander, unfurl the 905 ARS guidon during an official ceremony, May 4, 2019, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. This is one of the first squadrons in the Air Force dedicated to the KC-46A Pegasus. (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, hands the guidon to Lt. Col. Terry McGee, 924th Air Refueling Squadron incoming commander, during a standup and assumption of command ceremony April 2, 2017, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. McGee is the first commander of the 924 ARS since the unit was inactivated at Castle Air Force Base, Calif., in 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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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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McConnell Reserve unit welcomes evacuated aircraft

A KC-46 Pegasus assigned to the Team McConnell lands after returning from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Aug. 1, 2020, at McConnell AFB, Kan. The aircraft was sent to Seymour Johnson to help train the Airmen of the 916th Air Refueling Wing, but returned to keep it safe during Hurricane Isaias. Relocating military aircraft is a measure performed prior to possible adverse weather conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reserve unit welcomes evacuated aircraft

A KC-46 Pegasus assigned to the 916th Air Refueling Wing at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. lands Aug. 1, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. McConnell is holding the KC-46 during Hurricane Isaias. Relocating military aircraft is a measure performed prior to possible adverse weather conditions. The KC-46 is expected to return to Seymour Johnson once weather conditions improve. The 916 ARW received its first Pegasus in June 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reserve unit welcomes evacuated aircraft

A KC-46 Pegasus assigned to the Team McConnell lands after returning from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Aug. 1, 2020, at McConnell AFB, Kan. The aircraft was sent to Seymour Johnson to help train the Airmen of the 916th Air Refueling Wing, but returned to keep it safe during Hurricane Isaias. Relocating military aircraft is a measure performed prior to possible adverse weather conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reserve unit welcomes evacuated aircraft

A KC-46 Pegasus assigned to the Team McConnell lands after returning from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Aug. 1, 2020, at McConnell AFB, Kan. The aircraft was sent to Seymour Johnson to help train the Airmen of the 916th Air Refueling Wing, but returned to keep it safe during Hurricane Isaias. Relocating military aircraft is a measure performed prior to possible adverse weather conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reservist devotes off time to special medical missions

Maj. Leo Romero, 905th Air Refueling Squadron Chief of Tactics, poses with his private twin-engine aircraft. He describes this aircraft as ideal for transporting medical patients because of the accessible doors and spacious seating area. In his military career, Romero flies the KC-46 Pegasus. (Courtesy photo)

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McConnell Reservist receives Bronze Star

(Left to right) Col. Robert Thompson, 931st Maintenance Group commander, speaks to Col. Phil Heseltine, 931st Air Refueling Wing Commander, and a gathered audience about Bronze Star recipient Lt. Col. Johnathan Jordan, 931st Maintenance Squadron commander, Feb. 5, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Jordan was presented the decoration, the fourth highest military honor, in recognition of his heroic actions after Iran launched 16 missiles at U.S. Forces in Iraq in January 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Andrea Morris)

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McConnell Reservist receives Bronze Star

Col. Phil Heseltine, 931st Air Refueling Wing commander, presents the Bronze Star to Lt. Col. Johnathan Jordan, 931st Maintenance Squadron commander, Feb. 5, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Jordan received the decoration for his leadership during the Iran missile strike while deployed at Al Asad Air Base in January 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Andrea Morris)

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McConnell Reservist recevies Bronze Star

Lt. Col. Johnathan Jordan received the Bronze Star during an official ceremony Feb. 5, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Jordan was presented the decoration, the fourth highest military honor, in recognition of his heroic actions after Iran launched 16 missiles at U.S. Forces in Iraq in January 2020. At the time, Jordan was serving as an Air Force director of operations officer Al-Asad Air Base, Iraq, where 11 missiles struck. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Andrea Morris)

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McConnell Reservist summits Mount Everest

(Left to right) Tech. Sgt. Daniel Wehrly, 931st Maintenance Squadron Technology craftsman, poses with his friend, Thomas Becker, at the top of Mount Everest, May 23, 2019. Wehrly, a Traditional Reservist, started the summit with two friends and a team of seven local Sherpas to assist them. The two-month journey began as a personal challenge for Wehrly, an active climber who had already scaled a number of mountains in the U.S. (Courtesy photo)

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McConnell Reservist summits Mount Everest

Tech. Sgt. Daniel Wehrly, 931st Maintenance Squadron Technology craftsman, poses for a “selfie” at the top of Mount Everest, May 23, 2019. Wehrly, a Traditional Reservist, started the summit with two friends and a team of seven local Sherpas to assist them. The two-month journey began as a personal challenge for Wehrly, an active climber who had already scaled a number of mountains in the U.S. (Courtesy photo)

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