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Col. Eric A. “Vito” Vitosh is vice wing commander of the 931st Air Refueling Wing, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The Wing reports to 4th Air Force, March Air Reserve Base, Calif., and is an Air Force Reserve KC-135 Stratotanker associate unit working alongside the 22nd Air Refueling Wing at McConnell AFB. In conjunction with the 22nd ARW, the 931st ARW supports Air Mobility command’s worldwide air refueling mission, meeting the air refueling needs of all U.S. Air Force, Navy, Marine and selected allied nations’ aircraft. In addition, they supplement AMC’s strategic airlift capability. Furthermore, members of the 931st ARW are engaged in a cross section of combat support services for all U.S. military branches in times of peace, war and national emergency within the United States and abroad.

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Citizen Airmen with the 931st Air Refueling Wing gather for Wingman Day, which focused on resiliency, June 5, 2016, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kans. On average, 112 service members commit suicide each year. The suicide prevention training allows Airmen to spot and help others in need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)

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Citizen Airmen with the 931st Air Refueling Wing workout together during Wingman Day, which focused on resiliency, June 5, 2016, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kans. Since physical and mental health share a strong link, Airmen spent the day training together to build their bodies and social connections. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)

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Citizen Airmen with the 931st Air Refueling Wing learn to box during Wingman Day, which focused on resiliency, June 5, 2016, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kans. To prevent physical training from becoming monotonous, Airmen learned new methods to stay fit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)

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Citizen Airmen with the 931st Air Refueling Wing spar during Wingman Day, which focused on resiliency, June 5, 2016, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kans. Sparring allows Airmen to focus on two pillars of resiliency, physical and social, simultaneously. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)

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McConnell’s Yellow Ribbon program coordinator here to help

Tech. Sgt. Ray Wahl, is the new 931st Air Refueling Group Yellow Ribbon Program coordinator. 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.

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McConnell Reservists roll up sleeves for family

Staff. Sgt. Ellie Drake, 931st Air Refueling Group Emergency Management, waits her turn before donating blood, Oct. 3, 2015, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The blood drive was organized by members of the 931st Air Refueling Group to benefit 15-year-old Mackenzie, the niece of Tech. Sgt. Stacey Spain, 931 ARG Emergency Management NCOIC. Mackenzie was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, and is receiving blood as part of her treatment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reservists roll up sleeves for family

Members of the 931st Air Refueling Group wait their turn to donate blood, Oct. 3, 2015, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Twenty-three McConnell Reservists lined up to donate blood to aid the niece of Tech. Sgt. Stacey Spain, 931st Air Refueling Group Emergency Management NCOIC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reservists roll up sleeves for family

Tech. Sgt. Stacey Spain, 931st Air Refueling Group Emergency Management NCOIC, shows off a Leukemia Awareness Ribbon tattoo, Oct. 3, 2015, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Spain got the tattoo in honor of her niece, Mackenzie, who was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reservists roll up sleeves for family

A bloodmobile provided by the American Red Cross is parked near Building 850, Oct. 3, 2015, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Twenty-three McConnell Reservists lined up to donate blood to aid the niece of Tech. Sgt. Stacey Spain, 931st Air Refueling Group Emergency Management NCOIC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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Reserve couple works hard to balance family, work

The Grosjean family of Oklahoma during the Air Force Reserve Yellow Ribbon training event May 16 in Orlando, Florida. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Raymond Sarracino)

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McConnell Reservists discuss the 'red line'

Lynn Emond, 22nd Air Refueling Group sexual assault response coordinator, speaks with members of the 931st Air Refueling Group during a "Respect the Red Line" small group discussion, May 20, 2015 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The training is meant to foster Airmen's understanding of how supporting a climate of respect will reduce sexual assault. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reservists 'mask' their training

Members of the 931st Air Refueling Group inspect their gas masks for any holes or tears during a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) training April 12, 2015, McConnell Air Force Base, The class ensures Airmen can work and survive in a chemical environment and that they are also prepared to handle any hazardous materials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reservists 'mask' their training

Members of the 931st Air Refueling Group participate in a hazardous material clearing scenario during a CBRNE training session April 12, 2015, McConnell Air Force Base, The training teaches the Airmen how to react should they encounter any chemical, biological, radiological/nuclear or explosive operations (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reservists 'mask' their training

Members of the 931st Air Refueling Group don their mission oriented protective postures gear (MOPP) during a CBRNE training session April 12, 2015, McConnell Air Force Base, The class ensures Airmen can work and survive in a chemical environment and that they are also prepared to handle any hazardous materials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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Team McConnell helps Vets ‘move on’

(Left to right) Christian Peel and his father, Senior Master Sgt. Eric Peel, 931st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron production superintendent, carry part of a bedframe for a veteran moving into new housing in Wichita, Kan., March 19, 2015. McConnell Airmen, the Robert J. Dole Veterans Administration Medical Center and His Helping Hands, a local non-profit, are all working together to end veteran homelessness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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Team McConnell helps Vets ‘move on’

Airmen from McConnell Air Force Base load furniture into a truck at His Helping Hands, a local non-profit that distributes household items to families in need in Wichita, Kan., March 5, 2015. The VA in Wichita works with His Helping Hands to provide household goods for homeless veterans as part of their initiative to end homelessness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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Team McConnell helps Vets ‘move on’

Volunteers from McConnell arrange furniture into the back of a truck outside of a warehouse at His Helping Hands, a local non-profit that distributes household items to families in need in Wichita, Kan., March 5, 2015. The VA in Wichita works with His Helping Hands to provide household goods for homeless veterans as part of their initiative to end homelessness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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New chaplain is focused on helping Reservists

(Left to right) Chaplain (Capt.) Paul Mount, 931st Air Refueling Group chaplain, and Staff Sgt. Michael Schmidt, 931st ARG chaplain assistant, pose for a photo during the March Unit Training Assembly at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., March 8, 2015. Though the base chapel is currently under construction, the new 931st ARG Chaplain is ready to assist McConnell’s Reservists and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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'Clear the line'

Senior Master Sgt. Jeff Kilian, 931st Air Refueling Group Logistics Management Specialist, clears the ice and snow from the entry way to the 931st ARG Headquarters Building at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., March 2, 2015. Heavy snows over the past weekend resulted in more than 2 inches of snow at McConnell and the local area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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