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Memorial Day Observance

Staff Sgt. Tracy Castech, 18th Air Refueling Squadron, reads a headstone at Cavalary Cemetery after placing a small U.S. flag in honor of the veteran buried in the grave. Sergeant Castech and over 50 members of the 931st Air Refueling Group including their family members and other civic volunteers placed flags at two cemeteries in conjunction with Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 112 in Wichita, Kan. on May 29 in honor of Memorial Day. (Photo by Capt. Tim Wade/U.S. Air Force)
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Metal manipulation

Senior Airman Emilie Owen, aircraft structures specialist, 931st Maintenance Squadron, uses a cornice brake to bend a steel gusset for an aircraft galley. The gusset is a type of bracket that secures two aluminum sides of the galley. After the steel is bent to create the gusset, it will be cut and sanded into the proper shape. (Official photo by Tech. Sgt. Brannen Parrish)
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Military Appreciation Day

The 931st Air Refueling Wing took part in the Kansas National Guard's annual Military Appreciation Day at the Kansas Statehouse in Topeka, March 21, 2019. Governor Laura Kelly met with military leaders from Fort Riley, Fort Leavenworth, McConnell Air Force Base, and the Kansas National Guard, and signed two proclamations in recognition of Armed Forces Appreciation Day and Vietnam War Veterans Day. (Courtesy photo)
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Military Hero

1st Lt. Craig Van Praag, an aircraft maintenance officer assigned to the AIr Force Reserve 931st Air Refueling Group, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., was named the Midway-Kansas Red Cross Military Hero for 2012. Van Praag saved a fellow Airman from choking while dining at the base food court. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Zach Anderson)
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Military Salute

The McConnell Air Force Base Honor Guard posts the colors prior to the playing of the National Anthem at the Wichita Riverfest Military Salute Ceremony in Wichita, Kan., June 3, 2014. The annual ceremony pays tribute to past and present members of the U.S. military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)
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Military Salute

Col. Mark S. Larson, commander of the Air Force Reserve 931st Air Refueling Group, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., addresses the audience during the Wichita Riverfest Military Salute Ceremony in Wichita, Kan., June 3, 2014. The annual ceremony pays tribute to past and present members of the U.S. military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)
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Military Salute

Col. Mark S. Larson, commander of the Air Force Reserve 931st Air Refueling Group, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., visits with Leslie Maixner, a local Vietnam Veteran, following the Wichita Riverfest Military Salute Ceremony in Wichita, Kan., June 3, 2014. The annual ceremony pays tribute to past and present members of the U.S. military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)
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Military Salute

Tech. Sgt. Edward Gomez and Senior Master Sgt. Willie Tucker, 931st Air Refueling Group, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., salute the U.S. flag during the playing of the National Anthem at the Wichita Riverfest Military Salute Ceremony in Wichita, Kan., June 3, 2014. The annual ceremony pays tribute to past and present members of the U.S. military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)
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Military Saves Week

Military Saves Week
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Mission planning

Pilots Capt. Bryce Sager, Maj. Jason Helmick and refueling boom operator Master Sgt. Aaron Meadows, all members of the Air Force Reserve 18th Air Refueling Squadron, 931st Air Refueling Group, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., conduct mission planning and pre-flight briefings, April 8, 2015. Aircrew members meet several hours before departure to review the mission as well as go over contingency plans and safety briefings. The three aircrew members were preparing to operate a KC-135 Stratotanker on an air refueling exercise, during which they refueled a B-52 Statofortress assigned to Barksdale Air Force Base, La. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)
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Mission planning

Pilots Capt. Bryce Sager, Maj. Jason Helmick and refueling boom operator Master Sgt. Aaron Meadows, all members of the Air Force Reserve 18th Air Refueling Squadron, 931st Air Refueling Group, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., conduct mission planning and pre-flight briefings, April 8, 2015. Aircrew members meet several hours before departure to review the mission as well as go over contingency plans and safety briefings. The three aircrew members were preparing to operate a KC-135 Stratotanker on an air refueling exercise, during which they refueled a B-52 Statofortress assigned to Barksdale Air Force Base, La. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)
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Mission planning

Capt. Bryce Sager, a pilot assigned to the Air Force Reserve 18th Air Refueling Squadron, 931st Air Refueling Group, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., reviews mission plans, April 8, 2015. Aircrew members meet several hours before departure to review the mission as well as go over contingency plans and safety briefings. Sager was part of an aircrew made up of Reservists who were preparing to operate a KC-135 Stratotanker on an air refueling exercise, during which they refueled a B-52 Statofortress assigned to Barksdale Air Force Base, La. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)
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MOF Change of Command

Col. Donald C. Robison, deputy commander for maintenance, 931st Air Refueling Group, presents the 931st Maintenance Operations Flight guidon to incoming MOF commander, Maj. John B. Schloss, during a change of command ceremony at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., July 14. Schloss assumes command of the 931st MOF, taking the place of outgoing commander, Lt. Col. Bradley Garcia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Carrie M. Peasinger)
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Monkey Pox

Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. Monkeypox virus is part of the same family of viruses as variola virus, the virus that causes smallpox. Monkeypox symptoms are similar to smallpox symptoms, but milder, and monkeypox is rarely fatal. Monkeypox is not related to chickenpox. (Courtesy graphic) PHOTO BY: Courtesy
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Moore assumes command of 931 OSS

Lt. Col. Stacy Moore assumed command of the 931st Operations Support Squadron during a change of command ceremony Feb. 4, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Moore previously worked as the 931st Air Refueling Wing Weapons and Tactic Officer chief. He has been with the 931st since October 2012. Col. Kevin Rainey, who assumed command of the 931st OSS in July 2016, is slated to take command of the 931st Operations Group later this year and will oversee more than 270 Airmen within the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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Moore assumes command of 931 OSS

Lt. Col. Stacy Moore assumed command of the 931st Operations Support Squadron during a change of command ceremony Feb. 4, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Moore previously worked as the 931st Air Refueling Wing Weapons and Tactic Officer chief. He has been with the 931st since October 2012. Col. Kevin Rainey, who assumed command of the 931st OSS in July 2016, is slated to take command of the 931st Operations Group later this year and will oversee more than 270 Airmen within the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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Moore takes command of the 18 ARS

Col. Kevin Rainey, 931st Operations Group commander, gives the guidon to Lt. Col. Stacy Moore, incoming 18th Air Refueling Squadron commander, during a change of command ceremony Dec. 1, 2018, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Prior to this assignment, Moore served as the 931st Operations Support Squadron commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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Moore takes command of the 18 ARS

Col. Kevin Rainey, 931st Operations Group commander, takes the guidon from Lt. Col. Michael Kleespie, outgoing 18th Air Refueling Squadron commander, during a change of command ceremony Dec. 1, 2018, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Kleespie has commanded the 18 ARS for more than three years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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Mopping up

A member of the Air Force Reserve 931st Air Refueling Group Security Forces Squadron sites down the barrel of an M4 carbine rifle while wearing Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) gear during a chemical warfare training excercise at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., April 6, 2013. The members of the 931 SFS practiced donning the gear in a combat situation and trained on building clearing procedures while wearing the equipment. This training ensures the members of the 931 SFS can accomplish their military objectives under any conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Zach Anderson)
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Mopping up

A member of the Air Force Reserve 931st Air Refueling Group Security Forces Squadron provides overwatch protection while wearing Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) gear during a chemical warfare training excercise at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., April 6, 2013. The members of the 931 SFS practiced donning the gear in a combat situation and trained on building clearing procedures while wearing the equipment. This training ensures the members of the 931 SFS can accomplish their military objectives under any conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Zach Anderson)
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