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Colonel Larson's fini-flight

Col. Mark S. Larson, 931st Air Refueling Wing commander, steps off a KC-135 Stratotanker after his fini-flight, Aug. 17, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Fini-flights are the last flight a pilot has before retirement or before a commander is assigned elsewhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Colonel Larson's fini-flight

Col. Albert Miller, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, flew his fini-flight, June 30, 2017. Fini-flights are the last flight a pilot has before retirement or before a commander is assigned elsewhere. Miller assumed command of the wing Feb. 2015. (Larson assumed command of the wing in 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Colonel Larson's fini-flight

Col. Mark. S. Larson, 931st Air Refueling Wing commander, flew his fini-flight, Aug. 17, 2017. Fini-flights are the last flight a pilot has before retirement or before a commander is assigned elsewhere. Larson assumed command of the wing in 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Sunrise on McConnell's Flightline

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing sits on the flightline before takeoff, Aug. 3, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The KC-135 Stratotanker provides the core aerial refueling capability for the United States Air Force and has excelled in this role for 60 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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Spouses take flight

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to Buckley Air Force Base, Colo., flys next to the wing of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Aug. 3, 2017. The F-16s were refueled during a Spouse Flight for members of the 931st Air Refueling Wing. The KC-135 Stratotanker provides the core aerial refueling capability for the United States Air Force and has excelled in this role for 60 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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Spouses take flight

Tech. Sgt. Matthew Tener, 18th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, explains his job to Cassandra Wheaton, spouse of Staff Sgt. Ian Wheaton, 931st Maintenance Squadron maintainer, during a Spouse Flight Aug. 3, 2017. Fifty McConnell Reserve spouses got an inside look at a day in the life of a “‘tanker” aircrew during a series of Spouse Flights here, Aug. 4-6. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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Spouses take flight

Spouses of 931st Air Refueling Wing Airmen are greeted by the an 18th Air Refueling Squadron aircrew Aug. 3, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base. Fifty McConnell Reserve spouses got an inside look at a day in the life of a “‘tanker” aircrew during a series of Spouse Flights here, Aug. 4-6. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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Spouses take flight

A KC-135 Stratotanker piloted by an 18th Air Refueling Squadron aircrew is refueled by another KC-135 from McConnell Aug. 5, 2017. The KC-135 Stratotanker provides the core aerial refueling capability for the United States Air Force and has excelled in this role for 60 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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Spouses take flight

Tech. Sgt. Matthew Ziegelbein, 18th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, prepares to refuel another KC-135 Stratotanker, as Katie Potter, spouse of Tech. Sgt. Clayton Potter, 931st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintainer, observes during a Spouse Flight, Aug. 5, 2017. The event, included four separate flights during the August Unit Training Assembly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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Spouses take flight

Melissa Fehrenbach, spouse of Bryan Fehrenbach, 18th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, looks around the cockpit of a KC-135 Stratotanker during a Spouse Flight, Aug. 5, 2017. The event, included four separate flights during the August Unit Training Assembly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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Spouses take flight

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from Buckley Air Force Base, Colo., breaks away after being refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker flown by a 931st Air Refueling Wing aircrew, Aug. 3, 2017. The KC-135 Stratotanker provides the core aerial refueling capability for the United States Air Force and has excelled in this role for 60 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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Wingman Day 2017

Airmen of the 931st Air Refueling Wing line their cardboard "boats" before a race during Wingman Day 2017, Aug. 6, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Airmen were divided into their units and constructed cardboard boats as a team building exercise. (U.S. Air Force photos by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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Wingman Day 2017

Airmen from the 931st Maintenance Group carry their cardboard "boat" to the base pool during Wingman Day, Aug. 6, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Airmen were divided into their units and constructed cardboard boats as a team building exercise. The day concluded with a race in the base pool. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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Wingman Day 2017

Airmen of the 931st Air Refueling Wing gather before a "boat" race at the base pool during Wingman Day 2017, Aug. 6, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Wingman Day is designated by the Air force to allow leadership to set aside a day to focus on the Airman and comradery. during the event, Airmen were divided into their units and constructed cardboard boats as a team building exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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Wingman Day 2017

Airmen from the 931st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron construct a boat from cardboard and tape as part of a team building exercise during Wingman Day, Aug. 6, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. In contrast to years past, Airmen were grouped with people from within their units for the team building exercises. The exercise took place at the Dole Center. The boats had to be completed within a short amount of time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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Col. Wiltse visits 931 ARW

Col. Gretchen Wiltse, 4th Air Force Director of Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection, visited the Citizen Airmen of the 931st Air Refueling Wing, Aug. 4-5, 2017. Wiltse spent the days touring the 931 ARW and 22nd Air Refueling Wing facilities, meeting with Airmen and senior leaders, and discussing issues affecting total force and the Air Force Reserve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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Col. Wiltse visits 931 ARW

Col. Gretchen Wiltse, 4th Air Force Director of Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection, tours Hangar 1124 while listening to Master Sgt. Robert Reuter, 931st Maintenance Squadron Fuel Systems Section chief. Wiltse visited the Citizen Airmen of the 931st Air Refueling Wing, Aug. 4-5, 2017. Wiltse spent the days touring the 931 ARW and 22nd Air Refueling Wing facilities, meeting with Airmen and senior leaders, and discussing issues affecting total force and the Air Force Reserve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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Col. Wiltse visits 931 ARW

Col. Gretchen Wiltse, 4th Air Force Director of Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection, visited the Citizen Airmen of the 931st Air Refueling Wing, Aug. 4-5, 2017. Wiltse spent the days touring the 931 ARW and 22nd Air Refueling Wing facilities, meeting with Airmen and senior leaders, and discussing issues affecting total force and the Air Force Reserve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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2017 Military Wingman Family Day

The 931st Air Refueling Wing 2017 Military Wingman Family Day is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan.This is a day that the Air Force and McConnell AFB has set aside to focus on the Airman, and comradery. The concept of having a wingman goes all the way back to World War I when the armed forces started using planes in combat. Both the Allies and Axis air forces used the concept of never going up alone into dog fight.
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Up, up away!

(Left to right) Maj. Brian Correll and 1st Lt. Alec Maloy, 18th Air Refueling Squadron pilots, perform checks on a KC-135 Stratotanker during an aerial refueling flight Aug. 3, 2017. The crew refueled F-16 Fighting Falcons from Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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