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Crewmembers recieve 4th AF award

Maj. Larry Brown, 1st Lt. Austin Aggson and Master Sgt. Tonya Halenka received the 2005 AFA award; Maj. Byron Rager was unable to attend due to being deployed.

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December Newcomers

The 931st Air Refueling Group welcomed the following newcomers during the September unit training assembly, Dec. 14, 2013. First row, left to right: Airman 1st Class Ronald Quiroz, Tech. Sgt. Sariethia Lemos, Airmen 1st Class Altovoice Williams, Randi Foster, Ashlyn Nay, Staff Sgt. Marcus Maxwell, Airman 1st Class Raymundo Aldaba and Staff Sgt. Justin Greene. Back row, left to right: Senior Airman Leon Pennyfeather, Capt. Linsay Auerback, Staff Sgt. Colin Fischer, Airman 1st Class Zach Balthazor, Senior Airman Corey Lienemann and Staff Sgt. Julio Cruz. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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Defense leader praises Air Force as backbone of global reach

Mr. Frank Kendall makes a presentation at the Air Force Association's Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition Sept. 17, 2014, in Washington D.C. Kendall has over 40 years of experience in engineering, management, defense acquisition, and national security affairs in private industry, government, and the military. Kendall is the under secretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael J. Pausic)

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Derby AFJROTC Visit, Oct 2008

Cadets from Derby High School's Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps visited McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., on Oct. 30. Airmen from the 931st Air Refueling Group and the 22nd Air Refueling Wing welcomed the cadets to the base. The 931st is an associate Air Force Reserve Command unit and the 22nd is its active-duty host at McConnell. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jason Schaap)

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Derby AFJROTC Visit, Oct 2008

1st Lt. Brian Cole guides Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets on an early morning tour around the outside of a KC-135 Stratotanker at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The cadets' school, Derby High School in Derby, Kan., is less than 10 miles from McConnell. Lieutenant Cole is a KC-135 pilot assigned to the 18th Air Refueling Squadron, the flying squadron of the 931st Air Refueling Group. The 931st is an Air Force Reserve Command unit assigned to McConnell. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jason Schaap)

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Derby AFJROTC Visit, Oct 2008

Derby High School's Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps has more cadets than any other high school in Kansas. More than 30 of the cadets were welcomed by 931st Air Refueling Group and 22nd Air Refueling Wing Airmen during a visit to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., on Oct. 30. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jason Schaap)

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Discussing the Future

Twenty-second Maintenance Group members Airman 1st Class Jamie Wellbrock and Tech. Sgt. Kevin Scheer discuss ways to improve the aircraft wash process during a 'ISO Prep Rapid Improvement' event here. The week long process, which falls under the Air Force Smart Ops for the 21st Century (AFSO21) initiative, was held in the 22nd MXG conference room and spearheaded by Air Force Reservist Capt. Doug Crow and contractor Mr. Kim Dixon. (Air Force Photo/Capt. Doug Crow)

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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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