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931 CES Special Olympics

Master Sgt. Howard Burns and members of the 931st Civil Engineering Squadron unroll the fabric of a tent outside Koch Arena on the campus of Wichita State University, May 31. The 931st CES loaned its general purpose tents to the Special Olympics Kansas for the 43rd Annual Summer Games at the WSU campus May 31 to June 2. (Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Brannen Parrish)
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In memory of our fallen warriors

Master Sgt. Chris Norris, a boom operator assigned to the 18th Air Refueling Squadron stands with Lt. Col. Michael Moeding and Lt. Col. Travis Clark, both pilots assigned to the 18 ARS, during a moment of silence at a memorial service for the crew of SHELL 77 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., May 28, 2013. The Fairchild-based aircrew, consisting of Capt. Mark Voss of Boerne, Texas, Capt. Victoria A. Pinckney of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Tech Sgt. Herman Mackey III of Bakersfield, Calif., perished when their McConnell-based KC-135 Stratotanker crashed in northern Kyrgyzstan, May 3, 2013. Members of Team McConnell gathered today for a short memorial service to honor the fallen Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)
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American Muscle Plane

A KC-135 Stratotanker taxis into a parking space at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., May 20, 2013. The aircraft was operated by an aircrew from the Air Force Reserve 931st Air Refueling Group. Members of the Group returned home following a deployment to Southwest Asia, where they had spent two months conducted air refueling mission in support of ongoing U.S. overseas operations. The KC-135 Stratotanker provides the core aerial refueling capability for the U.S. Air Force, and has been performing in this role for more than 50 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)
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200 Combat Sorties Flown

Lt. Col. Eric Vitosh, commander of the 18th Air Refueling Squadron, and Col. Mark S. Larson, commander of the 931st Air Refueling Group, present a certifcate and patch commemorating 200 combat sorties flown to Capt. Adam Wear, a pilot assigned to the 18 ARS, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., April 21, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)
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C5 Refueling

Maj. Makia Epie, an instructor pilot from the 433rd Airlift Wing pilots a C5A Galaxy toward the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker during aerial refueling training, May 15. The 18th Air Refueling Squadron and the 931st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron sent aircrew and maintainers to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland to provide aerial refueling to students of the Formal Training Unit. During the week-long business effort the aircrew from the 931st Air Refueling Group provided aeromedical evacuation training support and air refueling support to the 433rd Airlift Wing's various units. (Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Brannen Parrish)
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Welcome home

Senior Master Sgt. Brad Beyer, a refueling boom operator assigned to the 18th Air Refueling Squadron, 931st Air Refueling Group, greets his son on the flightline at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Beyer had just returned from a deployment to Southwest Asia, where he conducted refueling missions in support of ongoing U.S. operations overseas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)
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Welcome home

Lt. Col. Leah Schmidt, a pilot assigned to the 18th Air Refueling Squadron, 931st Air Refueling Group, greets her son on the flightline at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., May 20, 1013. Schmidt had just returned from a deployment to Southwest Asia, where she flew refueling missions in support of ongoing U.S. operations overseas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)
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Reserve Racer

Master Sgt. John Fitzpatrick, 931st Maintenance Squadron, edges out the competition during the PMRA Series Race #2 at Thunder Valley Raceway in Noble, Okla., May 18.Fitzpatrick receives sponsorship from Air Force Reserve Command. (Courtesy photo by Bland Bridenstine)
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Reserve Racer

Master Sgt. John Fitzpatrick, 931st Maintenance Squadron, edges out the competition during the PMRA Series Race #2 at Thunder Valley Raceway in Noble, Okla., May 18.Fitzpatrick receives sponsorship from Air Force Reserve Command. (Courtesy photo by Bland Bridenstine)
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Trejon Hill

Trainee Trejon Hill of the the 357th Training Flight, 322nd Training Squadron, will become the newest McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Airman when he graduates Basic Military Training, May 24. Hill will be assigned to the Fuels Section of the 931st Maintenance Squadron. (Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Brannen Parrish)
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Begley

Chief Master Sgt. Julie Begley, Superintendent, 326th Training Squadron, practices drill with her military training instructors, May 16. Begley retired following the graduation parade, May 17. She has been an MTI for 19 years of her 23 years of active duty and Reserve service.(Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Brannen Parrish)
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Fallen Comrade

As the vehicle carrying Capt. Mark Voss passes, pilots and boom operators from the 18th Air Refueling Squadron, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., join with service members and civilians of the Joint Base San Antonio and San Antonio community as they line the streets to honor the fallen KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, May 16, 2013. Pictured (front to rear) are 1st Lt. Mike Warren, Chief Master Sgt. Kathleen Lowman, Tech. Sgt. Matthew Tener, Capt. Pete Haubein and Maj. Scott Meyer of the 18th ARS. Voss, of Boerne, Texas; Capt. Victoria A. Pinckney of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and Tech Sgt. Herman Mackey III of Bakersfield, Calif., were killed when their KC-135 Stratotanker crashed in northern Kyrgyzstan, May 3, 2013. All were assigned to the 93rd Air Refueling Squadron at Fairchild AFB, Wash. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Brannen Parrish)
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crew chief

Tech Sgt. Scott Perkins, a crew chief with the 931st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, looks over the landing gear of a KC-135 Stratotanker at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, May 12. (Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Brannen Parrish)
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crew chief

Tech Sgt. Scott Perkins, a crew chief with the 931st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, prepares to connect a ground generator to a KC-135 Stratotanker during pre-flight checks, May 12. (Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Brannen Parrish)
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crew chief

Staff Sgt. Kevin Bolden, crew chief, 931st AMXS, inspects the wing of a KC-135 Stratotanker at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, May 12.
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crew chief

Staff Sgt. Kevin Bolden, a crew chief from the 931st AMXS, cleans the landing gear on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Joint Base San Antonio, May 12. (Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Brannen Parrish)
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Crewchiefs

Staff Sgt. Kevin Bolden, 931st AMXS, refuels a KC-135 on the ground at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, May 12. The unit was at the base to support the 433rd Airlift Wing.(Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Brannen Parrish)
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AE

Capt. Diana Mazzota, a flight nurse with the 433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron assembles a stanchion litter system during an aeromedical evacuation training aboard a KC-135, May 11.
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AE

1st Lt. Brandie Bedore, a flight nurse with the 433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron assembles a stanchion litter system during an aeromedical evacuation training aboard a KC-135, May 11.
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Yellow Ribbon Coordinator

Capt. Jeremy White is the Yellow Ribbon Program Coordinator for the 931st Air Refueling Group, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The Yellow Ribbon program is a Department of Defense-wide effort to promote the well being of National Guard and Reserve members, their families and communities, by connecting them with resources throughout the deployment cycle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)
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