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Sunset refueling

Refueling at sunset! An E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system (AWACS) from the 513th Air Control Group, Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker from McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., May 19, 2014. The KC-135 aircrew was made up of Reservists from the 931st Air Refueling Group at McConnell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Ray Lewis)
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KC-135 in flight

A KC-135 Stratotanker soars through the air above McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The KC-135 Stratotanker provides the core aerial refueling capability for the U.S. Air Force, and has been performing in this role for more than 50 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)
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Business is booming

Senior Master Sgt. Ray Lewis, a refueling boom operator assigned to the 931st Air Refueling Group, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., flies the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker into the refueling receptacle of a B-52 Stratofortress from the 307th Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., during a refueling exercise in the skies over Texas, May 15, 2014. Lewis has been serving as a boom operator for more than 24 years and recently passed 6,500 total flight hours. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Victor J. Caputo)
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Reserve Airmen Deploy

Deploying members of the Air Force Reserve 931st Air Refueling Group board a KC-135 Stratotanker on the flightline at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., May 12, 2014. While deployed, aircrew and support personnel the 931st 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 Capt. Zach Anderson)
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Refueling the BUFF

A B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 307th Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., approaches the refueling boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 931st Air Refueling Group, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., during an air refueling training exercise, May 12, 2014. The two Air Force Reserve aircrews rendezvoused in the sky over west Texas to practice air refueling technique and to maintain proficiency. The B-52 and KC-135 are two of the oldest airframes in the Air Force fleet. The first B-52 flew in 1954, and the first KC-135 flew in 1956. More than 50 years later, both aircraft continue to play a vital role in the global reach of the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)
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Chief Bruce Retires

Chief Master Sgt. Dail Bruce, 931st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, renders a salute to the U.S. flag during his retirement ceremony at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, May 4, 2014. Bruce enlisted in the Air Force in 1981 and has served for 33 years. He has spent the last 17 years of his career as a member of the 931st Air Refueling Group at McConnell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)
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Awards presentation

Col. Mark S. Larson, commander, 931st Air Refueling Group, and Chief Master Sgt. Kathy Lowman present a Superior Performer Award from the Air Force Reserve Command Office of the Inspector General to Tech. Sgt. Devin Street for his performance as the Group Fitness Program Manager. Street was one of several members of the 931st to receive awards from the AFRC/IG for superior performance during the unit's recent Unit Effectiveness Inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)
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Awards presentation

Col. Mark S. Larson, commander, 931st Air Refueling Group, presents the Air Force Reserve Enlisted Aircrew Airman of the Year trophy to Senior Airman Sierra Dopfel during a Commander's Call conducted at the McConnell Air Force Base theater, May 3, 2014. Dopfel serves as a refueling boom operator in the 18th Air Refueling Squadron. Some of her accomplishments in the previous year included offloading hundreds of thousands of pounds of fuel in support of warfighters in the area of responsibility, local and overseas volunteer work and completion of off-duty education while deployed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)
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May Newcomers

The 931st Air Refueling Group welcomed the following newcomers during the May unit training assembly, May 3, 2014. Left to right: Staff Sgt. Jason Barker, Airman 1st Class Patrick Bartosavage, Staff Sgt. Joshua Franklin and Senior Airman Long Nguyen.
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marathon

Capt. Zach Anderson, Chief of Public Affairs, 931st Air Refueling Group, turns to encourage other runners before attacking "Gorilla Hill" about 6.2 miles into the 2014 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon, April 27. Anderson, who runs several marathons a year, recently returned from a deployment to Honduras where he served as the Director of Public Affairs at Joint Task Force Bravo. He completed the 26.2 mile course in 3:57. (Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Brannen Parrish)
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Tour

Senior Master Sgt. Martin Curry, 931st Maintenance Squadron, shows a group of Boy Scouts the aft of a KC-135 Stratotanker with the boom removed for repairs at the Periodic Inspection dock of McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., April 23. The tour was sponsored by the 931st Air Refueling Group's Deputy Commander for Maintenance, Lt. Col. Christopher Labrum. The scouts visited the McConnell Air Force Base Flight Simulator and the PE dock to learn about the air refueling and maintenance total force initiative mission. (Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Brannen Parrish)
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Lancer

A B-1B Lancer from the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D. receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 18th Air Refueling Squadron, 931st Air Refueling Group, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., April 21. The 931st Air Refueling Group is an Air Force Reserve associate unit to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing. (Photo courtesy of Senior Airman Sierra Dopfel).
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disc golf

Senior Master Sgt. Ray Lewis, a boom operator from the 931st Air Refueling Group, Eli Stambaugh, Taylor Stephenson and Nate Fowler unload bricks to line a disc golf tee box, April 19. Stephenson is redesigning the disc golf course at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., as part of his Eagle Scout project through the Boy Scouts. Stephenson, who is the son of Master Sgt. Johnny Stephenson of the 931st ARG, enlisted the help of fellow scouts, JROTC cadets from Derby High School and 931 ARG Airmen. Stephenson has been working on the project since last fall but inclement weather slowed down much of the project.(Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Brannen Parrish)
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Vetmove

Staff Sgt. Marcus Scott, a maintenance analyst from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing and Tech. Sgt. Stephen Hedden, a quality assurance inspector from the 931st Air Refueling Group, move a futon into a veteran's apartment, April 17. (Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Brannen Parrish)
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Vet Move

Airmen from McConnell Air Force Base select a mattress and box spring at His Helping Hands, a local non-profit that distributes household items to families in need. The VA in Wichita works with His Helping Hands to provide household goods for homeless veterans as part of their initiative to end homelessness.(Photo courtesy of Johnny Stephenson)
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dopfel

Senior Airman Sierra Dopfel, a boom operator with the 18th Air Refueling Squadron, was selected as AFRC's enlisted Aircrew Airman of the Year 2013.
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April Newcomers

The 931st Air Refueling Group welcomed the following newcomers during the April unit training assembly, April 5, 2014. First row, left to right: Senior Airman Brian McInness, Staff Sgt. Jacqueline Houlton and Lt. Col. Terry McGee. Back row, left to right: Airman 1st Class Christopher Dodson, Capt. Monica Riggs, Staff Sgt. Justin Gassner and Master Sgt. David Van Nostrand.
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NCOLDC

Graduates of the NCO Leadership Development Course following the graduation ceremony, March. 21. Seventeen NCOs from the group attended and completed the 10-day course.(Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Brannen Parrish)
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Circles

Taylor Stephenson, son of Master Sgt. Johnny Stephenson of the 931st Air Refueling Group, marks the site of a disc golf "tee box" where the disc golfers will "tee off" at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., March 15. Taylor is redesigning and installing the disc golf course at the installation as part of an Eagle Scout project. (Courtesy photo by Master Sgt. Johnny Stephenson).
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Ravon Thomas

Col. Mark S. Larson, Commander of the 931st Air Refueling Group, presents a flag to Ginny Webb of Wichita in honor of the memory of her brother, 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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