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CCAF Graduation 2018

Congratulations to all the 2018 Community College of the Air Force graduates. Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 931st Air Refueling Wing received their diplomas during the organization's eight Community College of the Air Force Graduation Ceremony, Feb. 3, 2019, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. CCAF is a worldwide multi-campus community college established to meet the educational needs of Air Force enlisted personnel.

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CE Change of Command

Maj. Erin Manning, 931st Civil Engineer Squadron commander, assumes command by accepthing the unit's guide-on from Col. Edsel Frye, Jr., 931st Air Refueling Group commander, here on June 12. Major Manning replaces newly pinned Col. Kimberly Thompson who accepted an assingment to 904th Civil Engineer Flight at March Air Reserve Base, Calif. to assist in setting up a newly established speciality engineering team. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Capt. Tim Wade)

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CES at work

Tech. Sgt. Kevin Toomey, 931st Civil Engineer Squadron, installs a sound dampening ceiling panel in Building 1218 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., July 11, 2015. The installation is part of a renovation project on the building, during which 931 CES Airmen have installed both the new ceiling panels as well as new floor tiles. Additionally, over the last two months 931 CES Airmen have made significant contributions to the remodel of Building 1219, to include work in plumbing and heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC). 931 CES Airmen consistently work together with their active duty counterparts from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing to repair and improve the facilities of McConnell Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)

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CES at work

Tech. Sgt. David Brodbeck, 931st Civil Engineer Squadron, spreads mortar for installing floor tiles in Building 1218 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., July 11, 2014. James and several other members of the 931 CES spent the July Unit Training Assembly installing new floor tiles in the building as part of a renovation project conducted by Civil Engineer Airmen from both the active-duty 22nd Air Refueling Wing and the Air Force Reserve 931st Air Refueling Group. ). 931 CES Airmen consistently work together with their active duty counterparts from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing to repair and improve the facilities of McConnell Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)

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CES claims best safety program

Master Sgt. Steven Tracy and Lt. Col. Kimberly Thompson (far right) accept a safety trophy on behalf of the 931st Civil Engineer Squadron. The trophy is awarded annually to the 931st Air Refueling Group unit with the best safety program. Also pictured is Lt. Col. Randy Sauer, acting deputy commander of the 931st ARG. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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CES Spotlight

Senior Airman Jeremy Smith, 931st Civil Engineer Squadron

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Cessna Flight, October 2008

Cessna Aircraft Company's Jeremy Schmidt (far left), Dale Lumpkins, and Letitia Anderson listen to Master Sgt. Darren Demel during a KC-135 Stratotanker refueling mission on Oct. 18. The 931st Air Refueling Group invited Cessna supervisors from Cessna to watch a refueling mission because the company employs and supports numerous members of the 931st. Sergeant Demel is a KC-135 boom operator for the 18th Air Refueling Squadron, the flying squadron of the 931st. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Connor Burkhard)

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Cessna Support Flight

Dale Lumpkins looks out the window of a KC-135 Stratotanker during an air refueling mission on Oct. 18. The 931st Air Refueling Group invited Lumpkins and other supervisors from Cessna Aircraft Company to watch a refueling mission because the company employs and supports numerous members of the 931st. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Connor Burkhard)

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CFC 2014 is underway

The 2014 Combined Federal Campaign has kicked off at McConnell. Unlike many other campaigns, the main goal for CFC is not a monetary number; instead CFC is aimed at providing 100 percent face-to-face contact with each member of the unit. Last year the team McConnell raised approximately $85,000 in donations.

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CFC extended for Reservists

The 2016 Combined Federal Campaign began Sept. 26 and will continue through December Unit Training Assembly. For more information, contact 1st Lt. Brandon Blodgett, the 931st Air Refueling Wing CFC POC.

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CFC kicks off for Team McConnell

(Left to right) Col. David Weishaar, 184th Mission Support Group commander, Col. Albert Miller, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, and Col. Mark S. Larson, 931st Air Refueling Group commander, sign their Combined Federal Campaign donations, Oct. 02, 2015, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The CFC is a fundraising campaign targeted at federal employees, and gives them the opportunity to donate to various charities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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CGO of the Quarter

Col. Mark S. Larson, commander of the 931st Air Refueling Group, and Chief Master Sgt. Kathleen E. Lowman, 931st Air Refueling Group superintendent, present the Company Grade Officer of the Quarter for the 4th quarter of 2012 award to Lt. Col. Mike Moeding during the 931st Air Refueling Group commander's call at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan, Jan. 6, 2013. Moeding accepted the award on behalf of Capt. Michael Murphy who was unable to attend the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Zach Anderson)

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CGO of the quarter

Col. Mark S. Larson, commander of the 931st Air Refueling Group, and Chief Master Sgt. Kathy Lowman, 931 ARG Superintendent, present the company grade officer of the quarter award to Capt. C.J. Hein at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Jan 14, 2013. Hein was selected for the award while deployed and the award presentation was delayed until his return home. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Zach Anderson)

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Changing bulbs

Dan Kontz replaces lightbulbs in the 931st Air Refueling Group Headquarters building. Kontz performs building and grounds maintenance for the 931st ARG. Kontz has been with the 931st ARG since Sept. 2004 and has been a civilian employee on McConnell, Air Force Base , Kan. since the summer of 2003. Dan’s father, Lt. Col. Keith Kontz, is the 931st ARG Chief of Standardization and Evaluation.

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Chaplain

Chaplain (Maj.) John Key stands outside the base chapel at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., July 3, 2012. Key is an individual mobilization augmentee, and will be serving as chaplain of the 931st Air Refueling Group for the remainder of the fiscal year. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Zach Anderson)

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Chaplain providing support to USAF troop

Chaplain providing support to USAF troop

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Check six

An aircraft maintainer from the 90th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron stands behind the refueling boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker to conduct final pre-flight checks prior to takeoff from Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Aircraft maintainers work together with operators to perform an extensive list of checks prior to each sortie to ensure all systems on the aircraft are functioning properly. The tanker is operated and maintained by Air Force Reservists from the 931st Air Refueling Group, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Zach Anderson)

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Checking the circuits

Staff Sgt. Carlton Creary looks on as Airman 1st Class Justin Kapsch pulls out the circuit breakers on a KC-135 Stratotanker at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Oct. 22, 2012. The circuit breakers on the aircraft are pulled for safety and to save battery power when the jet isn't being flown. The Airmen, both crew chiefs assigned to the 931st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, are part of a team that accomplishes a lengthy checklist of items to ensure McConnell's fleet of tankers stay mission ready. (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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Chef Austin

Master Sgt. John "Tex" Austin was busy serving up his "special" hamburgers and hot dogs during the May Unit Training Assembly. After assuming chef duty for a fundraiser to benefit the Air Force Assistance Fund, Sergeant Austin again volunteered for the grill the next day during a going-away barbecue for the 931st's outgoing commander, Col. William T. Cahoon. Besides being a boom operator and boom section noncommissioned officer in charge for the 18th Air Refueling Squadron, he is a building custodian, weapons custodian, enlisted performance review monitor and unit public affairs representative. Sergeant Austin is scheduled to begin the seven-week Staff NCO Academy at Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, Ala., on June 2. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Gary Barbee)

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