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Fit to Fight

Capt. Chris Markley, a pilot assigned to the 18th Air Refueling Squadron, 931st Air Refueling Group, completes a set of high repetition dumbbell curls during a group workout at the base fitness center, Feb. 4, 2015. Several members of the 18 ARS meet at the fitness center daily to participate in organized group workouts to improve overall unit fitness and to stay "fit to fight." (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)

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Refueling the refueler

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., is refueled by a second McConnell KC-135 during an air refueling training exercise, Feb. 8, 2015. Both aircraft were operated by aircrew assigned to the Air Force Reserve 18th Air Refueling Squadron, 931st Air Refueling Group, at McConnell. The KC-135 Stratotanker provides the core aerial refueling capability for the United States Air Force and has excelled in this role for more than 50 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Ray Lewis)

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Spotlight Performer

February Spotlight Performer! Col. Mark S. Larson, 931st Air Refueling Group commander, presents a commander’s coin to Staff Sgt. Bruce Bennet, 931st Civil Engineer Squadron during the February Unit Training Assembly at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Feb. 8, 2015. Bruce was recognized as the 931 ARG’s “Spotlight Performer” for the month based on his outstanding performance and accomplishments, including his assistance in helping fellow Airmen achieve skill level upgrades, his work in developing Total Force Initiatives, and completing a high number of backlogged projects for AFRC buildings, as well as strengthening procedures and practices throughout the CES. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)

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McConnell Reservists deploy

A KC-135 Stratotanker prepares for takeoff from McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Feb. 5, 2015. The aircraft was operated by an aircrew from the Air Force Reserve 931st Air Refueling Group and was transporting members of the Reserve unit for deployment to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. While deployed, aircrew and support personnel from the 931 ARG will fly aerial refueling missions, perform aircraft maintenance and fill other support roles while assigned to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reservists participate in Civic Leader Tour

Business leaders from the Wichita area pose for a photo with members from McConnell and Air Mobility Command as part of a civic leader tour at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Feb. 3, 2015. More than 20 business leaders participated in McConnell's first civic leader tour in more than three years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Victor Caputo)

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McConnell Reservists participate in Civic Leader Tour

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., refuels another KC-135 during a air refueling demonstration, Feb. 4, 2015. The KC-135 serves as the core of the Air Force’s air refueling fleet and has performing in this role for more than 50 years. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reservists participate in Civic Leader Tour

Col. Mark S. Larson, 931st Air Refueling Group commander, speaks with James Havers-Strong, ABI Group of Companies CEO and managing director and 931st ARG honorary commander, after a brief about the future of air refueling and the KC-46 Pegasus at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Feb. 4, 2015. The brief was conducted as part of a civic leader tour that included more than 20 business leaders from Wichita, Kan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reservists participate in Civic Leader Tour

Col. Mark S. Larson, 931st Air Refueling Group commander, speaks with Wichita business leaders about Col. Gail S. Halvorsen, known as the "Candy Bomber," while at the Walk of Fame during a civic leader tour at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Feb. 4, 2015. More than 20 business leaders from Wichita, Kan., participated in McConnell's first civic leader tour in more than three years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Victor Caputo)

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Fit to Fight

Master Sgt. Jay Guldjord, a refueling boom operator assigned to the Air Force Reserve 18th Air Refueling Squadron, 931st Air Refueling Group, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., strains to complete a set of high repetition dumbbell curls during a group workout at the base fitness center, Feb. 4, 2015. Several members of the 18 ARS meet at the fitness center daily to participate in organized group workouts to improve overall unit fitness and to stay "fit to fight." (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)

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Community Relations Tour

Members of Team McConnell's senior leadership and Wichita area community leaders pose for a photo with Gen. Darren W. McDew, Commander, Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Feb. 3, 2015. The delegation of military and community leaders from McConnell are taking part in a two-day community relations tour, during which local civic leaders will receive an in-depth look at the Air Mobility mission of the U.S. Air Force as well as the commands and units based at Scott AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Victor Caputo)

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Viper in the visor

Tech. Sgt. John Bui, a refueling boom operator assigned to the 18th Air Refueling Squadron, 931st Air Refueling Group, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., peers through his helmet visor while refueling an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the Colorado Air National Guard's 140th Fighter Wing, Jan. 27, 2015. Reservists from the 931st Air Refueling Group operate and maintain the KC-135 Stratotanker in support of Air Mobility Command's worldwide air refueling mission, meeting the air refueling needs of all U.S. Air Force, Navy, Marine, and selected allied nations' aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sierra Dopfel.)

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Whiteout

Airmen from JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska, work on a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Jan. 21, 2015. The KC-135 was operated by an aircrew from the Air Force Reserve 931st Air Refueling Group at McConnell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Ray Lewis)

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Whiteout

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., sits on the flightline after landing at JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska, Jan. 21, 2015. The KC-135 was operated by an aircrew from the Air Force Reserve 931st Air Refueling Group at McConnell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Ray Lewis)

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McConnell Reservists flex manufacturing skills

A new galley manufactured is featured at the Aircraft Structural Maintenance Shop at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., July 2014. Reservists working within the Metals Tech Shop completed these two upgraded galleys in the past eighteen months and are currently working on three more. (Courtesy photo)

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McConnell Reservists flex manufacturing skills

Tech. Sgt. Devin Street, 931st Maintenance Squadron Air Reserve Technician, runs a piece of sheet metal through a slicer at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Jan. 22, 2015. Street, who works in the Aircraft Structural Maintenance Shop, is helping upgrade the galleys used in the KC-135 Stratotankers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell Reservists flex manufacturing skills

Tech. Sgt. John Barker, 931st Maintenance Squadron Air Reserve Technician, carefully measures a piece of sheet metal before running it through a metal slicer at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Jan. 22, 2015. Barker, who works in the Aircraft Structural Maintenance Shop, is helping upgrade the galleys used in the KC-135 Stratotankers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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Measure twice, cut twice

Tech. Sgt. John Barker, 931st Maintenance Squadron air reserve technician, carefully measures a piece of sheet metal before running it through a metal slicer at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Jan. 22, 2015. Barker, who works in the Aircraft Structural Maintenance Shop, is helping upgrade the galleys used in the KC-135 Stratotankers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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Good morning, McConnell

The Kansas sun crests the horizon over McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Jan. 21, 2015. McConnell is home to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing, the Air Force Reserve 931st Air Refueling Group, and the Kansas Air National Guard 184th Intelligence Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)

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Teaching the next generation

Tech. Sgt. Daniel Mills, a refueling boom operator assigned to the Air Force Reserve 18th Air Refueling Squadron, 931st Air Refueling Group, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., instructs members of the 931 ARG's Development and Training Flight on proper facing movements during the January Unit Training Assembly, Jan. 10, 2015. The Development and Training Flight helps prepare future Airmen for Basic Military Training and assists them with making the transition from civilian to military life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)

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White Christmas comes early for McConnell

McConnell's holiday tree was covered in snow after a storm hit the base Dec. 17, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Dec. 18, 2014. The storm resulted in more than 2 inches of snow. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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