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Breaking Barriers: First KC-46 all-female flight

Maj. Kelly Junkins, 22nd Operation Support Squadron deputy chief of current operations, inspects the exterior of a KC-46 Pegasus before a flight Jan. 22, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Jackson was one of seven pilots from McConnell that flew to United States Air Force Academy in support of the academy’s initiative to increase the number of women and minorities joining rated career fields. (United States Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia)

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Breaking Barriers: First KC-46 all-female flight

United States Air Force Academy cadets listen to the Women in Aviation panel Jan. 22, 2021, at Colorado Springs, Colorado. The panel topics covered experiences for female aviators, the role as a pilot in the Air Force, and the KC-46 program. (United States Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia)

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McConnell Reservist receives Bronze Star

(Left to right) Col. Robert Thompson, 931st Maintenance Group commander, speaks to Col. Phil Heseltine, 931st Air Refueling Wing Commander, and a gathered audience about Bronze Star recipient Lt. Col. Johnathan Jordan, 931st Maintenance Squadron commander, Feb. 5, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Jordan was presented the decoration, the fourth highest military honor, in recognition of his heroic actions after Iran launched 16 missiles at U.S. Forces in Iraq in January 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Andrea Morris)

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McConnell Reservist receives Bronze Star

Col. Phil Heseltine, 931st Air Refueling Wing commander, presents the Bronze Star to Lt. Col. Johnathan Jordan, 931st Maintenance Squadron commander, Feb. 5, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Jordan received the decoration for his leadership during the Iran missile strike while deployed at Al Asad Air Base in January 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Andrea Morris)

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McConnell Reservist recevies Bronze Star

Lt. Col. Johnathan Jordan received the Bronze Star during an official ceremony Feb. 5, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Jordan was presented the decoration, the fourth highest military honor, in recognition of his heroic actions after Iran launched 16 missiles at U.S. Forces in Iraq in January 2020. At the time, Jordan was serving as an Air Force director of operations officer Al-Asad Air Base, Iraq, where 11 missiles struck. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Andrea Morris)

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KANZA Warrior Spotlight February 2021

KANZA Warrior Spotlight February 2021

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Boom maintenance

Senior Airman Brenden Pauly, 931st Maintenance Squadron crew chief,¬ and Senior Airman Cuong Nguyen, 931st MXS crew chief, conduct a boom telescoping tube chain and cable inspection Jan. 21, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The inspection ensures that the boom will lower and retract during air refueling missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)

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22nd MDG begins COVID-19 vaccinations

The 22nd Medical Group began administering its initial round of COVID-19 vaccines Jan. 19, 2021 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The limited number of vaccines available are currently being administered through a phased approach starting with medical personnel, first responders and essential personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia)

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JB Charleston aircraft hits four millionth flight hour for C-17

An Airman from the 791st Airlift Squadron adjusts his harness on a C-17 Globemaster III above North Field North, S.C., Jan. 15, 2021. Joint Base Charleston hosted and executed a ceremonial flight of the C-17 to celebrate the airframe’s four-millionth flying hour. The event was a celebration of the accomplishment and a thank you to Airmen, industry partners and community leaders who made this possible.

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KANZA WARRIOR SPOTLIGHT JAN 2021

KANZA WARRIOR SPOTLIGHT JAN 2021

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Drunk-Driving Prevention Month

(U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)

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Team McConnell takes the KC-46 on its first extended mission

Members of Team McConnell fly a KC-46A Pegasus above another KC-46 during an extended mission in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region on Oct. 23, 2020. This was the first time the KC-46 had flown an extended a self-sustained mission into the region. Overall, the crew was able to offload approximately half a million gallons of fuel to 87 aircraft during their two week mission to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Clay Wonders)

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December KANZA Warrior Spotlight

December KANZA Warrior Spotlight.

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McConnell Reservists play in Checkered Flag

An F-22 Raptor, assigned to the 90th Fighter Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Ala., approaches the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, during Checkered Flag 21-1, Nov. 2, 2020. Nineteen members of the 931st Air Refueling Wing, the Reserve component at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, participated in Checkered Flag, a large-scale aerial exercise hosted by the 325th Fighter Wing at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. The exercise began Nov. 2, and ended Nov. 11.

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McConnell Reservists play in Checkered Flag

An F-22 Raptor, assigned to the 90th Fighter Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Ala., is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, during Checkered Flag 21-1, Nov. 2, 2020. Nineteen members of the 931st Air Refueling Wing, the Reserve component at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, participated in Checkered Flag, a large-scale aerial exercise hosted by the 325th Fighter Wing at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. The exercise began Nov. 2, and ended Nov. 11.

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LFTE 20.03

F-35s from the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron refuel from a KC-46 over the Nevada Test and Training Range on November 17, 2020 for Large Force Test Event 20.03. LFTE 20.03 is a premier joint operational test event hosted by the 53rd Wing that validates tactics in a combat relevant environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt Savanah Bray)

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Air Force Reserve Command announces the Outstanding Airmen of the Year, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Air Force Reserve Command’s Outstanding Airmen of the Year sign, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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November KANZA Warrior Spotlight

November KANZA Warrior Spotlight

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931st ARW visits the ROK

A U.S Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 8th Fighter Wing receive fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus from the 931st Air Refueling Wing as they fly over the Republic of Korea, Oct. 23, 2020. The KC-46A Pegasus represents the beginning of a new era in aerial refueling, providing vital capability to the U.S. Air Force and joint partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)

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