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McConnell Reservist summits Mount Everest

A photo from the top of Mount Everest, May 23, 2019. The photo was taken by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Wehrly, 931st Maintenance Squadron Technology craftsman, who summited Mount Everest with the help two friends and seven local Sherpas. The journey took more than two months. (Courtesy photo)

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McConnell Reservists ‘fuel’ Thunderbirds’ mission

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., Sept. 3, 2015. The KC-135 provided cross-country air refueling support for the Thunderbirds. The squadron was on their way to the Cleveland National Air Show in Cleveland, Ohio, Sept. 5-7. The squadron performs 75 demonstrations each year and has never canceled a demonstration due to a maintenance difficulty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reservists ‘fuel’ Thunderbirds’ mission

(Left to right) Lt. Col. Kevin Rainey and Maj. Mike McLain, 18th Air Refueling Squadron pilots, perform pre-flight checks before taking off on an air refueling mission Sept. 3, 2015, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The mission required the aircrew to refuel the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron as they flew from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., to the Cleveland National Air Show in Ohio. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reservists ‘fuel’ Thunderbirds’ mission

Senior Airman Orlando Misaalefua, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, helps a 931st Air Refueling Group aircrew before a flight to refuel the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Air Force Demonstration Team Sept. 3, 2015, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Four members of Team McConnell performed the mission in a six-hour time frame. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail)

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McConnell Reservists ‘fuel’ Thunderbirds’ mission

Capt. Alex Goldfein, the right wing 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 Group Sept. 3, 2015. The aircrew performed multiple refuelings in to help the team make a non-stop, long-distance flight to Cleveland. The refueling began at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., and concluded over Cleveland, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reservists ‘fuel’ Thunderbirds’ mission

Maj. Joshua Boudreaux, the left wing pilot for the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron, approaches the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker, operated by an aircrew from the 931st Air Refueling Group Sept. 3, 2015. The aircrew performed multiple refuelings in to help the team make a non-stop, long-distance flight to Cleveland. The refueling began at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., and concluded over Cleveland, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reservists ‘fuel’ Thunderbirds’ mission

Chief Master Sgt. John “Tex” Austin, 413th Flight Test Group, Robins Air Force Base, Ga., refuels one of the members of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Team Sept. 3, 2015. A former member of the 931 ARG, Austin was present for the refueling today to maintain his flight status. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reservists ‘fuel’ Thunderbirds’ mission

Capt. Alex Goldfein, the right wing pilot for the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron, flys approaches the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker operated by an aircrew from the 931st Air Refueling Group Sept. 3, 2015. The aircrew performed multiple refuelings in to help the team make a non-stop, long-distance flight to Cleveland. The refueling began at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., and concluded over Cleveland, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reservists ‘fuel’ Thunderbirds’ mission

The U. S. Air Force Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron, fly their F-16 Fighting Falcons in formation near the wing of a KC-135 Stratotanker from McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Sept. 3, 2015. The KC-135 provided cross-country air refueling support for the Thunderbirds. This past season alone, the 931 ARG flew approximately 20 sorties with the team providing more than 700,000 gallons of fuel to help the team arrive on time to their scheduled shows. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reservists accomplish nine-ship launch

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force base taxis down the flightline with nine other McConnell KC-135s here, Oct. 4, 2014. Members of the 931st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 931st Operations Supports Squadron successfully launched nine KC-135s in thirty-second intervals during the October Unit Training Assembly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reservists accomplish nine-ship launch

Two KC-135 Stratotankers assigned to McConnell Air Force base fly in formation Oct. 4, 2014. Members of the 931st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 931st Operations Supports Squadron successfully launched nine KC-135s in thirty-second intervals during the October Unit Training Assembly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reservists accomplish nine-ship launch

Two KC-135 Stratotankers assigned to McConnell Air Force landed at Forbes Field, Kan. after a formation flight Oct. 4, 2014. After members of the 931st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 931st Operations Supports Squadron successfully launched nine KC-135s in thirty-second intervals during the October Unit Training Assembly, two aircraft landed at Forbes Field, Kan., and returned deployers to McConnell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reservists accomplish nine-ship launch

Members of the 931st Air Refueling Group unload their bags after returning from a deployment to Southwest Asia Oct. 4, 2014, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. After members of the 931st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 931st Operations Supports Squadron successfully launched nine KC-135s in thirty-second intervals during the October Unit Training Assembly, two aircraft landed at Forbes Field, Kan., and returned deployers to McConnell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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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 deploy

Col. Mark S. Larson, commander of the 931st Air Refueling Group, addresses deploying members of the 931st as they wait to board aircraft at the passenger terminal at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Members of the 931st have deployed to Southwest Asia in support of ongoing U.S. operations overseas. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Zach Anderson)

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McConnell Reservists deploy

Deploying members of the Air Force Reserve 931st Air Refueling Group board a KC-135 Stratotanker at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The Citizen Airmen have deployed to Southwest Asia in support of ongoing U.S. operations overseas. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Zach Anderson)

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McConnell Reservists Deploy

Members of the Air Force Reserve 931st Air Refueling Group deboard a KC-135 Stratotanker after arriving at their deployed location in Southwest Asia. While deployed, the Reservists will be assigned to the 90th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron under the 385th Air Expeditionary Group in the theater of operations. The 90th EARS is a total-force team consisting active-duty, Reserve, and Air National Guard Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Zach Anderson)

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McConnell Reservists deploy to Southwest Asia

A group of more than 20 McConnell Reservists board a KC-135 Stratotanker at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Feb. 8, 2015. The aircraft was operated by an aircrew from the Air Force Reserve 931st Air Refueling Group and was transporting the reservists to a unit deployment to at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing. While deployed, aircrew and support personnel from the 931 ARG will fly aerial refueling missions, perform aircraft maintenance and fill other support roles.

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McConnell Reservists discuss the 'red line'

Lynn Emond, 22nd Air Refueling Group sexual assault response coordinator, speaks with members of the 931st Air Refueling Group during a "Respect the Red Line" small group discussion, May 20, 2015 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The training is meant to foster Airmen's understanding of how supporting a climate of respect will reduce sexual assault. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reservists feel the CBRN

Tech. Sgt. Ellie Drake, 931st Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Management technician, assists a McConnell Reservist with their M50 gas mask during a Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear survival skills training March 5, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The M50 gas mask protects eyes and the respiratory system against chemical and biological concentrations, agents and toxins. The Team McConnell emergency management team instructs approximately 200 CBRN classes annually to prepare Airmen to operate in a CBRN warfare environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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