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Senior Airman Stephen Reeves and Tech. Sgt. Steve Peterson, both jet propulsion mechanics assigned to the Air Force Reserve 931st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, place an inlet cover on one of the engines of a KC-135 Stratotanker on the flightline at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Oct. 22, 2012. Inlet covers are placed on the engines to protect them from being damaged while not in use. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Zach Anderson)
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Checking the oil

Airman 1st Class Patrick Monroe, a crew chief assigned to the Air Force Reserve 931st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron adds oil to one of the engines of a KC-135 Stratotanker on the flight line at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Oct. 22, 2012. The aircraft had just returned from an overseas flight. Along with numerous other tasks, maintainers check the oil in each of the four engines on the Stratotankers after every flight and service the oil levels whenever necessary. The KC-135 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 1st Lt. Zach Anderson)
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Mass Enlistment

The eighteen newest members of the 931st Air Refueling Group pose in front of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft following a mass enlistment ceremony conducted at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Oct. 13, 2012. The mass enlistment ceremony was part of the Air Force Reserve Recruiting Command's annual "Coast-to-Coast Mass Enlistment Ceremony" event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Carrie M. Peasinger)
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Mass Enlistment

Col. Mark S. Larson, commander, 931st Air Refueling Group, speaks to 18 new recruits during a mass enlistment ceremony conducted at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Oct. 13, 2012. The mass enlistment ceremony was part of the Air Force Reserve Recruiting Command's annual "Coast-to-Coast Mass Enlistment Ceremony" event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Maurice A. Hodges)
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Mass Enlistment

Col. Mark S. Larson, commander, 931st Air Refueling Group, administers the oath of enlistment to 18 new recruits during a mass enlistment ceremony conducted at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Oct. 13, 2012. The mass enlistment ceremony was part of the Air Force Reserve Recruiting Command's annual "Coast-to-Coast Mass Enlistment Ceremony" event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Maurice A. Hodges)
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October Newcomers

The 931st Air Refueling Group welcomed 13 new members during the October UTA. Each UTA newcomers receive briefings from various Group offices to make them aware of services available to them as members of the unit, as well as to help them transition into the 931st. New members are, back row, left to right, Tech. Sgt. Demon Brown, Airman Basic Trey Thomas, and Airman Basic Tylor Moore. Front row, left to right, are Airman 1st Class Jeff Kebert, Airman Basic Nick Oroke, Airman 1st Class Rilee Skeen and Tech. Sgt. Aaron Nawracaj. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Carrie M. Peasinger)
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An unrivaled wingman

1st Lt. Craig Van Praag, a traditional reservist assigned to the 931st Air Refueling Group, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., rescued a fellow Airman from choking while at the base food court, Oct. 3, 2012. In his civilian capacity, Van Praag works as chief of manpower and organization for the 22nd Force Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Zach Anderson)
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Reservist recognized by Thunderbirds

Senior Airman Andrew Shirling, a crew chief assigned to the Air Force Reserve 931st Air Refueling Group, waves to the crowd while being recognized for outstanding achievement at the "Wings Over McConnell" air show at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Sept. 30, 2012. Shirling, a traditional Reservist, was one of five members of Team McConnell recognized by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 demonstration squadron prior to the team's performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Zach Anderson)
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Knight riders

Seven members of Team McConnell had the opportunity to ride along with the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Demonstration Team during their performance at the Wings Over McConnell air show at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Sept. 30, 2012. Team McConnell members are, left to right, Senior Airman Ellie Fry, 931 CES, Master Sgt. Frank Cook, 184 SFS, Senior Airman Andrew Shirling, 931 MXS, Major Eliud Torres, 22 ARW/ADO, Staff Sgt. Cameron Carlson, 284 ASOS, Senior Airman Michael Davis, 22 OSS/OSO, and Senior Airman Jacinto Flores, 22 MDG. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Zach Anderson)
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Knight time

Members of the U.S. Army's Golden Knight parachute team prepare for a performance at the "Wings Over McConnell" air show at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Sept. 28, 2012. The Golden Knights are the Army's official aerial demonstration team and travels the United States, performing parachute demonstrations at air shows, major league football and baseball games, and special events connecting the Army with the American people. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Zach Anderson)
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McConnell Reservists reenlisted by Thunderbirds

Lt. Col. Gregory Moseley, commander/leader of the U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds presents the oath of enlistment to Air Force Reservists Staff Sgt. Linda Spangler, Master Sgt. Napoleon Stanley, and Senior Master Sgt. David Moore during a reenlistment ceremony at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Sept. 28, 2012. The three members of the Air Force Reserve 931st Air Refueling Group had the unique honor of being reenlisted by the Thunderbird commander prior to the demonstration squadron's performance at the "Wings Over McConnell" air show. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Zach Anderson)
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Refueling the Thunderbirds

The newest McConnell Honorary Commanders pose for a photo after witnessing McConnell's mission in action Sept. 27, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The honorary commanders participated in an orientation flight, refueling the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds as they came to McConnell for the Wings over McConnell Open House and Air Show. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Armando A. Schweir-Morales)
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Refueling the Thunderbirds

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 demonstration squadron flies in formation alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker from McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., during a refueling mission, Sept. 27, 2012. An aircrew from McConnell's 22nd Air Refueling Wing refueled the Thunderbirds as they were in route to McConnell for the base's "Wings Over McConnell" air show. Several members of the McConnell Honorary Commander program rode along on the refueling mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Armando A. Schweir-Morales)
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Total Force flight

Senior Master Sgt. Ray Lewis, a refueling boom operator assigned to the Air Force Reserve 18th Air Refueling Squadron, prepares to refuel a KC-135 Stratotanker during a local training mission flown from McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Sept. 26, 2012. The sortie was the final local mission for the Air Force Reserve 931st Air Refueling Group for fiscal year 2012. During the final local mission, the 931st achieved its target of flying 3,688 hours for the fiscal year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Maurice A. Hodges)
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Total Force flight

Col. Ricky N. Rupp, commander, 22nd Air Refueling Wing, and Col. Mark S. Larson, commander, 931st Air Refueling Group, congratulate members of Team McConnell following the 931st's final local mission of fiscal year 2012. The 931st achieved its target of flying 3, 688 hours for the fiscal year on the final local mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Zach Anderson)
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Total Force flight

A KC-135 Stratotanker from McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., prepares to receive air refueling during a local training mission, Sept. 26, 2012. The mission was the final local sortie of fiscal year 2012 for the Air Force Reserve 931st Air Refueling Group. During the mission, the 931st achieved its target of flying 3,688 hours for fiscal year 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Zach Anderson)
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Can you hear me now?

Airman 1st Class Mitchell Chandler, an aircrew flight equipment technician assigned to the Air Force Reserve 931st Operations Support Squadron, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., uses a Scott tester to check the functionality of an aviation headset, Sept. 25, 2012. Aircrew flight equipment technicians conduct tests on the earphones and communication microphones on the headsets to ensure they are in proper working order for aircrews. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Zach Anderson)
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Saber slice

Col. John J. Hernandez, commander of the Kansas Air National Guard 184th Intelligence Wing, Col. Ricky N. Rupp, commander of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing, and Col. Donald C. Robison, deputy commander for maintenance for the Air Force Reserve 931st Air Refueling Group, cut into the Air Force birthday cake during the 65th Air Force Gala at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Sept. 14, 2012. Approximately 400 Airmen attended the event to celebrate the heritage and history of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Maurice A. Hodges)
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Falcon flight

A United States Air Force Academy falcon perches on the throttle control of a KC-135 Stratotanker, Sept. 7, 2012. Airmen from the Air Force Reserve 931st Air Refueling Group, McConnell Air Force Bas, Kan., flew Academy Cadets, including members of the Air Force Academy Falconry team, to Ann Arbor, Mich., for the Air Force vs. University of Michigan football game. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Tysuyoshi Tung)
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Big Brothers Big Sisters tour McConnell

Senior Airman William Fortier, 931st Civil Engineer Squadron, helps a child from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sedgwick County try on an M-50 Joint Service General Purpose Gas Mask during a demonstration at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Sept. 9, 2012. Children from the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization received a tour of the base, hosted by the 931st Air Refueling Group. The children were able to observe demonstrations of the many career fields available within the Air Force Reserve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Carrie M. Peasinger)
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