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Ravon Thomas

Col. Mark S. Larson, Commander of the 931st Air Refueling Group, speaks to members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars during a flag presentation to the family of Ravon Thomas, a Silver Star recipient, at the Joseph H. Herndon II VFW, American Legion Post in Derby, Kan. March 10. (Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Brannen Parrish)

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Ravon Thomas

Ravon Thomas was a corporal in the 45th Infantry Division and a native Wichitan, who was awarded a Silver Star for his actions during Operation Dragoon. (Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Brannen Parrish)

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March Newcomers

The 931st Air Refueling Group welcomed the following newcomers during the March unit training assembly, March 1, 2014. Front row, right to left: Tech. Sgt. Yashika Sanders, Staff Sgt. Julia Benson, Airman 1st Class Aaron Ewy and Tech Sgt. Jason Berry. Back row, right to leftt: Staff Sgt. Brett Dailey, Master Sgt. Kenneth Kimsey and Airman Mason Rasmussen.

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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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January Newcomers

The 931st Air Refueling Group welcomed the following newcomers during the January unit training assembly, Jan. 25, 2014. First row, left to right: Airman Basic Haley Domingos, Staff Sgt. Michelle Holland, Airman 1st Class Devon Kester, Airman Devin Gardner and Staff Sgt. Lauren Hemphill. Back row, left to right: Airmen 1st Class Brennan Walter and Cody Arroyo, Senior Aimran Jacob Rash and Airman 1st Class Timothy Richard.

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Career assistance advisor

Master Sgt. Shavonne Wilson is the 931st Air Refueling Group's career assistance advisor. In three months on the job she has directly participated in 10 reenlistments and 20 contract extensions for members of the group. (Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Brannen Parrish)

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Retiree

Col. Mark S. Larson, commander, 931st Air Refueling Group addresses the monthly McConnell Air Force Base, retirees luncheoon at the Dole Center here, Jan. 14. Larson talked about the coordinated Total Force Integration efforts between the 931st Air Refueling Group and the 22nd Air Refueling Wing and spent time answering questions. (Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Brannen Parrish)

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Pump it up

Jacqueline Myles, McConnell Air Force Base Aerobics Program leader, leads the Power Pump class at the 22nd Force Support Squadron Fitness Center Jan. 9, 2014, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The class is one of many open to Reservists at the Robert J. Dole Community Center, and occurs Monday and Wednesday at 6 p.m., and Thursday at 11:30 a.m. Power Pump is a full-body workout utilizing a variable weight barbell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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White Elephant

Tech. Sgt. Carrie Van Praag, NCOIC of Supply, 931st Air Refueling Group, studies a gift during the group's white elephant party, Dec. 18. (Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Brannen Parrish)

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White Elephant

Maj. John Neubecker, 931st Maintenance Operations Flight Commander, 931st Air Refueling Group, exhibits a high degree of excitement as he reaches into a gift back during the group's white elephant party, Dec. 18. (Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Brannen Parrish)

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White Elephant

Senior Master Sgt. Darren Demel, boom operator, 18th Air Refueling Squadron, 931st Air Refueling Group, picks out a gift during the 931st ARG White Elephant party, Dec. 18. (Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Brannen Parrish)

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Children's Story Time offers holiday cheer to families

Master Sgt. Miranda Beyer, Squadron Aviation Resource Manager 18th Air Refueling Squadron, reads “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” to children of 931st Air Refueling Group Airmen, Dec. 15, 2013. The reading was part of Children’s Story Time, and included four other holiday classics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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CCAF

Twenty-five 931st Air Refueling Group Airmen earned their CCAF degree during the previous term. Some members were unavailable for the ceremony due to deployment or training taskings.(Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Brannen Parrish)

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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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VA Open House

Col. Mark S. Larson, 931st Air Refueling Group Commander and Col. Paul R. Wietbrock, 931st ARG Deputy Commander, speak with Francisco Vazquez, director, Robert J. Dole Veterans Administration Medical Center during the hospital's 3rd Annual Open House, Dec. 11. Members of the 931st ARG and the Wichita Community were invited to attend the event established in honor of Reservists in the area. Larson and Wietbrock received a tour of the VA and met with staff and patients at the facility, which supports more than 30,000 veterans. (Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Brannen Parrish)

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Angel Tree

Col. Mark S. Larson, 931st Air Refueling Group Commander, places the final bow atop the group's Angel Tree, Dec. 9. The 931st ARG is accepting nominations for unit reservists who need assistance making the holiday special for their families. Nominees must be confidentially provided to squadron commanders. Squadron commanders will provide vetted names to Chief Master Sgt. Kathleen Lowman on Friday, Dec. 13 at 1 p.m. Nominees will be assigned a number that will be placed upon the Angel Tree. Members of the McConnell Community who are looking to assist a Reserve family can pick up a number from the Angel Tree starting from Dec. 14-20 and purchase the requested gifts. The Angel is located in the 931st ARG Command Section on the second floor of building 850. (Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Brannen Parrish)

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Intrust Enlistment

Colonel Mark S. Larson, 931st Air Refueling Group Commander, delivers the oath of enlistment during a swearing in ceremony of the first period intermission at the Wichita Thunder hockey game at Intrust Bank Arena, Dec. 7. Six future 931st ARG members enlisted during the ceremony. (Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Brannen Parrish)

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931 Commander

Col. Mark S. Larson, commander, 931st Air Refueling Group (Official Air Force file photo)

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KSN

Col. Mark S. Larson, 931st Air Refuelin Group Commander visited with KSN News anchor Mark Davidson at the KSN television studio in Downtown Wichita, Nov. 13. Larson answered Davidson's questions about the relationships between Air Force Reserve Airmen and active duty Airmen at McConnell Air Force Base, the connection of trust that exists between aircrew and maintainers and the cost-effective use of flight simulators. Davidson visited the 931st ARG at McConnell in September and October for an Airman for a Day news feature. The two-part series will air on KSN at 10 p.m. (Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Brannen Parrish)

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Veterans Day Parade 2013

Airmen from the 931st Air Refueling Group and the 22nd Air Refueling Wing participated in the 2013 Wichita Veterans Day Parade in Downtown Wichita, Nov. 9. Volunteers from the active duty 22nd ARW and the Reserve 931st ARG completed the 1.2 mile trek to honor veterans. (Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Brannen Parrish)

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