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McConnell tankers expand Thunderbirds reach

A member of the U.S. Air Force Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Squadron approaches the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker operated by an aircrew from the 931st Air Refueling Wing, Feb. 16, 2018. To travel nationwide, the demonstration squadron's F-16s require multiple refuelings in order to make non-stop, long-distance flights. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell tankers expand Thunderbirds reach

Maj. Whit Collins, U.S. Air Force Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Squadron Lead Solo pilot, is refueled by an aircrew from the 931st Air Refueling Wing, Feb. 16, 2018. The Thunderbirds were on their way to their first public flyover of the year at Daytona Beach, Florida. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell traditional reservist employers take off with ESGR

Chief Master Sgt. Jay Guldjord, 18th Air Refueling Squadron, 18th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator and chief enlisted manager, goes over the KC-46A boom capabilities with one of five civilian employers of a 931st Air Refueling Wing traditional reservist during an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)-sponsored flight May 7, 2023, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The employers came from areas including Kansas and Colorado and flew aboard a KC-46 Pegasus operated by members of the 18th Air Refueling Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell traditional reservist employers take off with ESGR

Five civilian employers of 931st Air Refueling Wing traditional reservist Airmen pose with the and 18th Air Refueling Squadron KC-46A Pegasus aircrew and Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) representative, Jim Wishart, before an ESGR-sponsored flight May 7, 2023, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. According to the official ESGR website, the purpose of ESGR is to educate supervisors and managers of traditional reservists and develop a greater appreciation for the service of citizen Airmen. (Photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)

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McConnell welcomes its newest Honorary Commanders

The Honorary Commander assumption of command was held Dec. 4, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Team McConnell welcomed 11 new honorary commanders making a total of 31 for units across the installation where they will serve a term of two to three years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)

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McConnell Welcomes KC-46 #21 to the Fleet!

Col. Richard Tanner, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, and Pat Gallagher, Friends of McConnell director, present the key of the aircraft to Lt. Gen Thomas Sharpy, Headquarters Allied Command Transformation Capability Development deputy chief of staff, Jan. 10 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. This is the 21st KC-46 Pegasus to be delivered to McConnell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)

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McConnell Welcomes KC-46 #21 to the Fleet!

Lt. Gen Thomas Sharpy, Headquarters Allied Command Transformation Capability Development deputy chief of staff, poses alongside the aircrew that delivered McConnell’s 21st KC-46 Pegasus, Jan. 10 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. McConnell is slated to have a fleet of 36 KC-46’s that will lead the next generation of air refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)

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McConnell’s ‘Get 1 Now’ exceeds expectations

For the fifteenth year in a row, the Air Force Reserve Command met its accession goal and exceeded command expectations. In response to this achievement, AFRC Recruiting Service Commander congratulated recruiters nationwide. (Courtesy graphic)

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McConnell’s ‘Get 1 Now’ exceeds expectations

For the fifteenth year in a row, the Air Force Reserve Command met its accession goal and exceeded command expectations. In response to this achievement, AFRC Recruiting Service Commander congratulated recruiters nationwide. (Courtesy graphic)

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McConnell’s new static display

Staff Sgt. Joshua Metz, 931st Maintenance Squadron repair and reclamation craftsman, fastens a bracket to a KC-135 Stratotanker static display tail fin July 8, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The bracket allows an 18-ton crane to pick up the tail fin and move it into position so the rudder can be connected. (U.S Air Force photo Zachary Willis) 22 ARW, McConnell AFB, KC-135

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McConnell’s new static display

Staff Sgt. Joshua Metz, 931st Maintenance Squadron repair and reclamation craftsman, attaches a rudder to a KC-135 Stratotanker static display tail fin July 8, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. With over 60 years of service to the U.S. Air Force, McConnell has placed a KC-135 tail fin static display recognizing the aircraft before its slated retirement in 2023. U.S Air Force photo Zachary Willis)

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McConnell’s new static display

Staff Sgt. Joshua Metz, 931st Maintenance Squadron repair and reclamation craftsman, guides Tech Sgt. Billie Jean Stone, 931st MXS repair and reclamation craftsman, as she raises a KC-135 Stratotanker static display tail fin July 8, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The tail fin will be repainted with eco-friendly paint in the near future. U.S Air Force photo Zachary Willis)

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McConnell’s very own Keeper

Miniature Keeper of the Plains are displayed throughout the city of Wichita, Oct. 13, 2020. The original Keeper of the Plains is a 44-foot tall sculpture, which was designed by Native American artist Blackbear Bosin in 1974. McConnell Air Force Base is hosting a competition for artists to submit their own Keeper design. The Keeper will be displayed on the installation in early 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)

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McConnell’s Yellow Ribbon program coordinator here to help

Tech. Sgt. Ray Wahl, is the new 931st Air Refueling Group Yellow Ribbon Program coordinator. The Yellow Ribbon program is a Department of Defense-wide effort to promote the well being of National Guard and Reserve members, their families and communities, by connecting them with resources throughout the deployment cycle.

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McConnell’s Yellow Ribbon program coordinator here to help

Tech. Sgt. Ray Wahl, is the new 931st Air Refueling Group Yellow Ribbon Program coordinator. The Yellow Ribbon program is a Department of Defense-wide effort to promote the well being of National Guard and Reserve members, their families and communities, by connecting them with resources throughout the deployment cycle.

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McConnell's food truck park officially open

Leaders from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing, Air Mobility Command and Army and Air Force Exchange Service cut a ribbon at the grand opening for the food truck park at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 4, 2023. The food truck park provides a variety of easily accessible food for Team McConnell servicemembers. The area was designated a no hat, no salute area for the grand opening. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh)

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McConnell's food truck park officially open

Team McConnell Airmen order and eat food at the grand opening for the food truck park at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 4, 2023. The food truck park provides a variety of easily accessible food for Team McConnell servicemembers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh)

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McConnell's food truck park officially open

Team McConnell Airmen eat lunch at the grand opening for the food truck park at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 4, 2023. The food truck park provides a variety of easily accessible food for Team McConnell servicemembers. The area was designated a no hat, no salute area for the grand opening. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh)

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McConnell's food truck park officially open

A Team McConnell Airman receives his food from a food truck employee during the grand opening for the food truck park at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 4, 2023. The food truck park provides a variety of easily accessible food for Team McConnell servicemembers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh)

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McConnell's food truck park officially open

Team McConnell Airmen wait in line to order food at the grand opening for the food truck park at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 4, 2023. The food truck park provides a variety of easily accessible food for Team McConnell servicemembers. The area was designated a no hat, no salute area for the grand opening. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh)

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