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Distinguished Gentlemen

Majors Michael Moeding and Marco Moor were awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for their actions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The Majors along with an active duty boom operator, Staff Sgt. Christopher Murphy recovered the KC-135R Stratotanker while flying a refueling mission over Southwest Asia. Sergeant Murphy received an Air Medal for his actions.
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Down a Different Road

Shelby Gobel stands on a country road a few miles north of his home in Sedgwick, Kan. His life was forever changed when he had a motorcycle accident at the same location one year prior. (Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Jason Schaap)
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Exercising

Shelby searches for hidden words in order to exercise his damaged brain. (Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Jason Schaap)
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Family Fun

Col. Thomas "Randy" Foster (left), 931st Air Refueling Group Deputy Commander, was among those chosen to get a pie in the face as part of a fundraiser during the Group's Family Day Picnic in 2007. Volunteers are needed to support this year's picnic, scheduled for the September Unit Training Assembly. Contact Tech. Sgt. Shannan Hughes at 316-759-6082 for more information. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jason Schaap)
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Family Fun Day picnic

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- ?left? Senior Master Sgt. Vince Walburn,931st maintenance squadron, poses with his wife Patricia and daughter Jennifer at the annual Family Fun Day, Sept. 12 at Krueger Recreation Area. Reservist Airmen and members of their families had the opportunity to spend quality time together during the event, which was sponsored by the Human Resources Development Council.
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February Newcomers

The 931st Air Refueling Group welcomed the following newcomers during the February unit training assembly, Feb. 8, 2014. Left toright: Maj. Chris Grove, Senior Airman Anderson Skylar, Airman 1st Class Kristen Roberts, Senior Airman Brianna Peebles and Staff Sgt. Sharayah Farrell.
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Final Flight

Col. William T. Cahoon, 931st Air Refueling Group Commander, gets a wet welcome home from Lt. Col. Chris Amend and other Airmen following Colonel Cahoon's final flight as the 931st commander on May 14. Colonel Cahoon is scheduled to give command of the 931st to Col. Edsel "Archie" Frye during a ceremony on May 18. Colonel Amend is commander of the 931st Operations Support Flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jason Schaap)
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Financial Flier

Mrs. Mary Borst, 931st Air Refueling Group Budget Officer waves as she waits for the opportunity to see air-to-air refueling during the incentive flight she participated in May 17.
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First Sergeants now eligible for Special Duty Service Ribbon

The diamond denotes First Sergeant status. As an Air Force First Sergeant, wearing the diamond during your tour of duty was usually the only visible indicator of your past role in the lives of Airmen. This changed last month, however, as first sergeants were listed as being part of a special duty that is now eligible to apply for the Air Force Special Duty Ribbon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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Flickering With Hope

Flames from a candle given to Shelby’s family after his accident flicker with hope from above the TV in the Gobel home. (Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Jason Schaap)
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Flying Coach Class

Four of the Airmen who recently helped fly five college football coaches to Southeast Asia were from the 931st Air Refueling Group. The coaches (back row from left to right) included's Yale's Jack Siedlecki (with white shirt), Georgia's Mark Richt, Miami's Randy Shannon, Notre Dame's Charlie Weis, and Auburn's Tommy Tuberville (with orange hat). With Richt's hand on his shoulder is pilot and Atlanta, Ga., native Capt. Eric Junkins. On the far left is Staff Sgt. Jon Barber (w black t-shirt), 931st Maintenance Squadron crew chief. Kneeling directly in front of Tuberville is Tech. Sgt. Chris Norris, boom operator, and in front of Norris is pilot Capt. Keith "Kip" Anderson (with sunglasses). Captain Junkins, Captain Anderson and Sergeant Norris are members of the 18th Air Refueling Squadron, the flying squadron of the 931st ARG.
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Have Guitar, Will Travel

Senior Master Sgt. Ken Girty, first sergeant for the 18th Air Refueling Squadron plays a number at the Agriculture and Tourism Convention in Oklahoma City April 18. The convention where he appeared as guest artist was slated by state legislators to bring the two areas of the state’s commerce together in a program targeted at increasing areas of tourism. (Photo courtesy of Laura Girty)
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Have Guitar, Will Travel

Senior Master Sgt. Ken Girty, first sergeant for the 18th Air Refueling Squadron plays for a crowd of state officials at the Agriculture and Tourism Convention in Oklahoma City April 18.(Photo courtesy of Laura Girty)
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Holiday Hours in observance of Columbus Day

In observance of Columbus Day, many facilities on the base will close. Normal hours of operation will resume Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014.
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HRDC Refuelers

(Left to right) Lt. Col. Sue Lovas, Senior Master Sgt. Pam Summers, Senior Airman Brandi Brooks, and Tech. Sgt. Marvell Summerow represented the 931st Air Refueling Group at a Human Resource Development Council workshop in Atlanta. Dressed as gas station attendants, they earned an award for best representing the air refueling heritage of their unit. (Courtesy photo)
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In the cockpit

Pilots from the 18th Air Refueling Squadron go through preflight procedures inside the cockpit of a KC-135 Stratotanker used for an aeromedical evacuation out of Afghanistan. The 18th ARS is part of the 931st Air Refueling Group, an Air Force Reserve unit at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Eight Airmen from the 931st volunteered for the recent 12-day mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lt. Col. Tsuyoshi Tung)
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In the Service

Chap. Fulton serves his granddaughter Morgan,8, her first communion during his first service at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church after his deployment. (Courtesy Photo)
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Intel Officer Honored

Air Mobility Command Vice Commander Lt. Gen. Christopher A. Kelly presents the AMC Reserve Component Intelligence Officer of the Year award to Capt. Angela Chatmon in a ceremony June 22 at Scott AFB, Ill.
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January Newcomers

The 931st Air Refueling Group welcomed the following newcomers during the January unit training assembly, Jan. 25, 2014. First row, left to right: Airman Basic Haley Domingos, Staff Sgt. Michelle Holland, Airman 1st Class Devon Kester, Airman Devin Gardner and Staff Sgt. Lauren Hemphill. Back row, left to right: Airmen 1st Class Brennan Walter and Cody Arroyo, Senior Aimran Jacob Rash and Airman 1st Class Timothy Richard.
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Judged The Best

Lt. Col. DeAnn Lehigh listens to a fellow 931st officer at a meeting during the May Unit Training Assembly. Colonel Lehigh was named the Air Force's Outstanding Reserve Judge Advocate of the Year.
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