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Keeping Record in Iraq

Staff Sgt. Scott Gaitley, 931st Air Refueling Group historian, stands next to a mural of Saddam Hussein while deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Sergeant Gaitley is responsible for documenting activities of the Airmen he supports. (Courtesy photo)

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Keeping Record in Iraq

Staff Sgt. Scott Gaitley, 931st Air Refueling Group historian, is deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (Courtesy photo)

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Keeping the fuel flowing

Airman 1st Class Luis Matamoros, right, 931st Civil Engineer Squadron operations water and fuels system journeyman, and Senior Airman Joey Baughn, 22nd CES operations water and fuels system journeyman, remove a blind flange on a Jet-A fuel line, March 19, 2015, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Members of the 931st CES and 22nd CES regularly work together on preventative and reactive maintenance to keep the base infrastructure in top shape. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Victor J. Caputo)

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Key Family Member Program

The Key Family Member Program began in 2002 at the 914th Airlift Wing, Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, N.Y. Air Force Reserve Command is now implementing the program in all of its units.

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Kid Rock, 2009 Tour for the Troops

Kid Rock sings for deployed servicemembers during 2009 Tour for the Troops, a morale-boosting mission supported by Reservists assigned to the 931st Air Refueling Group at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. (Courtesy photo)

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Kleespie assumes command

Col. Mark S. Larson, Commander of the 931st Air Refueling Group, presents the 18th Air Refueling Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Michael Kleespie during a change of command ceremony at the Robert J. Dole Community Center, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., June 7, 2015. Kleespie assumed command of the 18 ARS, replacing outgoing 18 ARS commander, Lt. Col. Eric Vitosh, who will be taking an assignment with First Air Force National Security Emergency Preparedness Directorate as a liaison to the state of Kansas with the Reserve Individual Mobilization Augmentee Program. Kleespie is a command pilot with more than 12,000 combined military and civilian flying hours. He now takes over command of the second largest tanker squadron in Air Force Reserve Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)

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Knight riders

Seven members of Team McConnell had the opportunity to ride along with the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Demonstration Team during their performance at the Wings Over McConnell air show at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Sept. 30, 2012. Team McConnell members are, left to right, Senior Airman Ellie Fry, 931 CES, Master Sgt. Frank Cook, 184 SFS, Senior Airman Andrew Shirling, 931 MXS, Major Eliud Torres, 22 ARW/ADO, Staff Sgt. Cameron Carlson, 284 ASOS, Senior Airman Michael Davis, 22 OSS/OSO, and Senior Airman Jacinto Flores, 22 MDG. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Zach Anderson)

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Knight time

Members of the U.S. Army's Golden Knight parachute team prepare for a performance at the "Wings Over McConnell" air show at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Sept. 28, 2012. The Golden Knights are the Army's official aerial demonstration team and travels the United States, performing parachute demonstrations at air shows, major league football and baseball games, and special events connecting the Army with the American people. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Zach Anderson)

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Knucklebuster Award Ceremony

The Knucklebuster insignia stands in front of the stage at the Knucklebuster’s Award Ceremony Oct. 5, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The banquet is held annually to recognize maintainers who have significantly impacted their squadron’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Kaitlyn Danner)

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Knucklebuster Award Ceremony

Maintainers from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing socialize during the Knucklebuster’s Award Ceremony Oct. 5, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. More than 600 Airmen from Team McConnell attended the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Kaitlyn Danner)

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Knucklebuster Award Ceremony

A group of maintainers from the 22nd Maintenance Squadron, celebrate as a fellow Airman receives an award during the Knucklebuster’s Award Ceremony Oct. 5, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. A total of 35 awards were given during the banquet. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Kaitlyn Danner)

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Knucklebuster Award Ceremony

A group of maintainers from the 22nd Maintenance Squadron, celebrate as a fellow Airman receives an award during the Knucklebuster’s Award Ceremony Oct. 5, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. A total of 35 awards were given during the banquet. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Kaitlyn Danner)

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Krueger Recreation Area

Master Sgt. Scot Steinaway, 22nd Force Support Squadron, splashes through a ditch while riding an all terrain vehicle near at the new Krueger Recreation Area at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., on March 16. The Area's grand opening, featuring hands-on paintball demonstrations, ATV demonstrations, RC track, and disc golf demonstrations every half hour is scheduled for Saturday from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Suttles)

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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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KU Air Force ROTC Cadets tour Team McConnell

Tech. Sgt. Christine Francis, 931st Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, briefs cadets about Aircrew Flight Equipment Dec. 8, 2017, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The cadets were from the University of Kansas Air Force ROTC, Detachment 280, the Flying Jayhawks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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KU Air Force ROTC Cadets tour Team McConnell

Tech. Sgt. Christine Francis, 931st Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, briefs cadets about Aircrew Flight Equipment Dec. 8, 2017, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The cadets were from the University of Kansas Air Force ROTC, Detachment 280, the Flying Jayhawks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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KU Air Force ROTC Cadets tour Team McConnell

Air Force ROTC Cadets from the University of Kansas toured Team McConnell Dec. 8, 2017, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. During the tour, the cadets learned about the various careers availalbe to them in the Air Force, including an Aircrew Flight Equipment briefing from Tech. Sgt. Christine Francis, 931st Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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Kyrgyzstan Christmas

Master Sgt. Cynthia Hoffman stands in from of the Burana Tower along Kyrgyzstan's famed Silk Road. Sergeant Hoffman, a Reservist assigned to the 931st Air Refueling Group, is expected to return from a four-month deployment to Kyrgyzstan in early 2010. (Courtesy photo)

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L.A.W. Enforcement, Fire, Total Force volunteers bring back L.A.W. Camp

A Camper at L.A.W Camp places his hat on a service dog at O.J Watson Park, Wichita, Kansas July 11, 2023. L.A.W Camp aims to give children an opportunity to interact with law enforcement in a positive manner as well as meet with strong role models while building their self-confidence, learning team-building and life skills. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Gavin Hameed)

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L.A.W. Enforcement, Fire, Total Force volunteers bring back L.A.W. Camp

Attendees at L.A.W Camp learn from local law enforcement about the dangers of street gangs, substance abuse and assisting in the fight against crime July 11, 2023 Wichita, Kansas. L.A.W Camp stands for "Leaders Achievers and Winners," and aims to give children an opportunity to interact with law enforcement in a positive manner as well as meet with strong role models while building their self-confidence, learning team-building and life skills. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Gavin Hameed)

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