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Official photo of Col. Cynthia Welch

Col. Cynthia Welch, 931st Air Refueling Wing commander.
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McConnell traditional reservist employers take off with ESGR

Chief Master Sgt. Jay Guldjord, 18th Air Refueling Squadron, 18th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator and chief enlisted manager, goes over the KC-46A boom capabilities with one of five civilian employers of a 931st Air Refueling Wing traditional reservist during an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)-sponsored flight May 7, 2023, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The employers came from areas including Kansas and Colorado and flew aboard a KC-46 Pegasus operated by members of the 18th Air Refueling Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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McConnell traditional reservist employers take off with ESGR

Five civilian employers of 931st Air Refueling Wing traditional reservist Airmen pose with the and 18th Air Refueling Squadron KC-46A Pegasus aircrew and Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) representative, Jim Wishart, before an ESGR-sponsored flight May 7, 2023, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. According to the official ESGR website, the purpose of ESGR is to educate supervisors and managers of traditional reservists and develop a greater appreciation for the service of citizen Airmen. (Photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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Commentary: Wear your sunscreen

Maj. Jared Thomas, 931st Operations Support Squadron chief of current operations and KC-46A Pegasus pilot, is pictured during takeoff in the cockpit of a KC-46. May is Skin Cancer Awareness month. In honor of this, Thomas is sharing his experience with skin cancer. (Courtesy photo)
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Correll takes command of 924th ARS

(Left to right) Col. Eric Rivero, 931st Operations Group commander, hands the guidon to Lt. Col. Brian Correll during an official change of command ceremony May 7, 2023, McConnell Air Force Base. The 924th ARS stood up in April 2017 and was the first dedicated KC-46A Pegasus Squadron at McConnell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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Correll takes command of 924th ARS

(Left to right) Col. Eric Rivero, 931st Operations Group commander, takes the guidon from Lt. Col. Scot Stewart during an official change of command ceremony May 7, 2023, McConnell Air Force Base. Stewart had commanded the 924th ARS since August 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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View May 2023 KANZA Warrior Spotlight: Master. Sgt. Craig Sammartano

(Right to left). Image of Master Sgt. Craig Sammartano, 931st Air Refueling Wing occupation safety manager, and his family. (Courtesy photo)
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U.S. Air Force tankers moved to NATO’s Eastern Flank, strengthen collective defense

A U.S. Air Force Reserve Command’s KC-46 Pegasus refueled Finnish F/A-18s for the first time in Finland airspace, Dec. 7, 2022, as part of a U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa partnership exercise called Copper Arrow.
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U.S. Air Force tankers moved to NATO’s Eastern Flank, strengthen collective defense

From the cockpit, a U.S. KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft from the Air Force Reserve Command’s 931st Air Refueling Wing, primarily stationed at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, refuels Finnish F/A-18s, April 13, 2023, enhancing U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s readiness, and demonstrating U.S. European Command’s commitment to bolstering security on NATO’s eastern flank. Based out of Powidz Air Base, Poland, the unit is here as part of a U.S. Air Force total force exercise called Copper Arrow, specific to U.S. tanker aircraft, which enhances readiness and operational relationships with NATO Allies and Partners, whilst demonstrating U.S. EUCOM’s ability to rapidly deploy large combat credible forces and equipment throughout Europe.
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U.S. Air Force tankers moved to NATO’s Eastern Flank, strengthen collective defense

A U.S. KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft from the Air Force Reserve Command’s 931st Air Refueling Wing, primarily stationed at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, refuels Finnish F/A-18s, April 13, 2023, enhancing U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s readiness, and demonstrating U.S. European Command’s commitment to bolstering security on NATO’s eastern flank. Based out of Powidz Air Base, Poland, the unit is here as part of a U.S. Air Force total force exercise called Copper Arrow, specific to U.S. tanker aircraft, which enhances readiness and operational relationships with NATO Allies and Partners, whilst demonstrating U.S. EUCOM’s ability to rapidly deploy large combat credible forces and equipment throughout Europe.
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U.S. Air Force tankers moved to NATO’s Eastern Flank, strengthen collective defense

A U.S. KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft from the Air Force Reserve Command’s 931st Air Refueling Wing, primarily stationed at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, refuels Finnish F/A-18s, April 13, 2023, enhancing U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s readiness, and demonstrating U.S. European Command’s commitment to bolstering security on NATO’s eastern flank. Based out of Powidz Air Base, Poland, the unit is here as part of a U.S. Air Force total force exercise called Copper Arrow, specific to U.S. tanker aircraft, which enhances readiness and operational relationships with NATO Allies and Partners, whilst demonstrating U.S. EUCOM’s ability to rapidly deploy large combat credible forces and equipment throughout Europe.
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U.S. Air Force tankers moved to NATO’s Eastern Flank, strengthen collective defense

A U.S. KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft from the Air Force Reserve Command’s 931st Air Refueling Wing, primarily stationed at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, refuels Finnish F/A-18s, April 13, 2023, enhancing U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s readiness, and demonstrating U.S. European Command’s commitment to bolstering security on NATO’s eastern flank. Based out of Powidz Air Base, Poland, the unit is here as part of a U.S. Air Force total force exercise called Copper Arrow, specific to U.S. tanker aircraft, which enhances readiness and operational relationships with NATO Allies and Partners, whilst demonstrating U.S. EUCOM’s ability to rapidly deploy large combat credible forces and equipment throughout Europe.
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U.S. Air Force tankers moved to NATO’s Eastern Flank, strengthen collective defense

A U.S. KC-135 Stratotanker from the 186th Air Refueling Wing, part of the Mississippi Air National Guard, refuels Polish F-16s from Powidz Air Base, Poland, as part of the U.S. Air Force total force exercise, Copper Arrow. Specific to U.S. tanker aircraft, Copper Arrow enhances U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s readiness and demonstrates U.S. EUCOM’s ability to rapidly deploy large combat-credible forces and equipment throughout Europe.
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U.S. Air Force tankers moved to NATO’s Eastern Flank, strengthen collective defense

A Polish Fire Brigade at Powidz Air Base, Poland train U.S. KC-46A Pegasus tanker crew from the 514th Air Mobility Wing, primarily stationed at McGuire Air Force Base, N.J., as part of the U.S. Air Force total force exercise, Copper Arrow.Specific to U.S. tanker aircraft, the annual exercise enhances readiness and operational relationships with NATO Allies and partners. Postured along NATO’s eastern flank, the 514th AMW’s presence in Poland demonstrates U.S. EUCOM’s ability to rapidly deploy large combat credible forces and equipment throughout Europe.
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U.S. Air Force tankers moved to NATO’s Eastern Flank, strengthen collective defense

A U.S. KC-135 Stratotanker from the 186th Air Refueling Wing, part of the Mississippi Air National Guard, refuel Polish F-16s from Powidz Air Base, Poland, as part of the U.S. Air Force’s total force exercise, Copper Arrow. Specific to tanker aircraft, Copper Arrow enhances U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s readiness and demonstrates U.S. EUCOM’s ability to rapidly deploy large combat-credible forces and equipment throughout Europe.
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U.S. Air Force tankers moved to NATO’s Eastern Flank, strengthen collective defense

A U.S. KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft from the Air Force Reserve Command’s 514th Air Mobility Wing, primarily stationed at McGuire Air Force Base, N.J., and a U.S. KC-135 Stratotanker from the 186th Air Refueling Wing, part of the Mississippi Air National Guard, sit on the runway at Powidz Air Base, Poland, March 16, 2023, enhancing U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s readiness, and demonstrating U.S. European Command’s commitment to bolstering security on NATO’s eastern flank. Postured along NATO’s eastern flank, both Wings participated in Copper Arrow, an annual U.S. exercise aimed at enhancing readiness and operational relationships with NATO Allies and partners, while also demonstrating U.S. EUCOM’s ability to rapidly deploy large combat credible forces and equipment throughout Europe.
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22nd FSS introduces Family Child Care Program to McConnell

A Childcare Development Center childcare provider reads a story to children April 11, 2023, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Currently, the 22nd Force Support Squadron is launching their new Family Child Care program to help give service members peace of mind about their children’s care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Felicia Przydzial)
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McConnell's food truck park officially open

Team McConnell Airmen order and eat food at the grand opening for the food truck park at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 4, 2023. The food truck park provides a variety of easily accessible food for Team McConnell servicemembers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh)
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McConnell's food truck park officially open

Team McConnell Airmen eat lunch at the grand opening for the food truck park at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 4, 2023. The food truck park provides a variety of easily accessible food for Team McConnell servicemembers. The area was designated a no hat, no salute area for the grand opening. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh)
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McConnell's food truck park officially open

A Team McConnell Airman orders food from a food truck at the grand opening for the food truck park at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 4, 2023. The food truck park provides a variety of easily accessible food for Team McConnell servicemembers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh)
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