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Back from the west coast

Master Sgt. William Stockwell, 931st Security Forces Squadron, welcomes Staff Sgt. Joseph Aaron back to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., after Aarron returned a 12-day temporary duty assignment at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., May 24, 2012. Aaron was one of 23, 931 SFS members who augmented the 452nd Air Mobility Wing's SFS to assist with security and crowd control during the "March Field Airfest 2012" air show at March ARB. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Zach Anderson)
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Combat Action Badge

Tech. Sgt. Gregory Podobensky distributes candy to Iraqi children while deployed to Iraq in 2008. Podobensky received a Combat Action Badge for his actions following the detonation of an explosively formed projectile, May 5. (Courtesy Photo)
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combat action badge

Tech. Sgt. Gregory Podobensky, a Security Forces Airman, was serving with the Army's 42nd Military Police Brigade in Iraq in 2008 when his patrol encountered a roadside bomb. Podobensky received the Combat Action Badge for his actions following the incident. (Courtesy Photo)
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Careers on wheels

Lt. Col. Barry Jones, commander, 931st Operations Support Squadron, Air Force Reserve Command and Lt. Col. Pete Austin, deputy commander, 184th Intelligence Group, Air National Guard, field questions from students about Air Force career opportunities during the Careers on Wheels event at Sunrise Elementary School in Andover, May 9. More than 325 students from five local elementary schools took part in the event. Twenty-three organizations representing a variety of industries and career fields provided presenters who offered insights into their work. (Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brannen Parrish)
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Engine Oil

Staff Sgt. Steve Lopez, aircraft maintainer, 931st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, uses an inspection mirror to check the engine oil on a KC-135 Stratotanker following an employer flight, May 5. (Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brannen Parrish)
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Vitosh assumes command

Col. William H. Mason, commander, 931st Air Refueling Group, presents the 18th Air Refueling Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Eric A. Vitosh, commander, 18th Air Refueling Squadron, during a change of command ceremony at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., May 5, 2012. Vitosh assumed command of the 18 ARS, replacing outgoing commander, Lt. Col. Anthony P. Brusca. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Zach Anderson)
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Employer Orientation

Lt. Col. Tsuyoshi Tung, pilot, 18th ARS, speaks with his civilian supervisor from Hawker Beechcraft, Eric Kivett following the employer orientation flight, May 5. Tung flew the aircraft that transported the employers. (Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brannen Parrish)
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Reserve speed

Master Sgt. John Fitzpatrick, an aircraft structural maintenance technician from the 931st Maintenance Squadron, speeds past the finish line at more than 170 miles per hour at Thunder Valley Raceway in Noble, Oklah., April 28. Fitzpatrick took first place in the Professional Motorcycle Racing Association's Pro E.T., recording a running time of 9.057 seconds and a reaction time of .014 seconds in the 9.02 dial. The Air Reserve Technician is one of a handful of Air Force Reservists sponsored by the Air Force Reserve Recruiting Service. He has represented the Air Force Reserve at motorcycle races throughout the Midwestern and Southeastern United States. (Courtesy photo)
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Educator Orientation Flight

Col. Ricky N. Rupp, commander, 22nd Air Refueling Wing, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., looks on as Col. William H. Mason, commander, 931st Air Refueling Group, presents a unit mission brief to a group of educators from Wichita area schools. The commanders briefed the educators on the refueling mission at McConnell, and discussed how the Reserve and active duty components at the base work together as a total force. The 32 local educators were on base to participate in an orientation flight, hosted by the 22nd Air Refueling Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Zach Anderson)
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SABC Training

Staff Sgt. Maria Ruiz, Self Aid and Buddy Care instructor, 22nd Air Refueling Wing shows Senior Airman Garrett Patrick, 931st Maintenance Squadron how to properly administer a nasopharyngeal tube during SABC training here, April 26. Nasopharyngeal tubes are used to open airways and restore breathing for injured personnel. Deploying Airmen are issued the tube in their individual first aid kits. Airmen are required to be familiar with all of the contents in their IFAK. (Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brannen Parrish)
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Any questions?

Col. William H. Mason, commander of the 931st Air Refueling Group, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., takes questions from the audience following a speaking engagement at a luncheon hosted by the Derby Rotary Club in Derby, Kan., April 20, 2012. Mason served as the guest speaker at the event and presented those in attendance with a unit mission brief that explained the Air Force Reserve and the role of the 931st Air Refueling Group at McConnell AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Zach Anderson)
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Annual Awards Banquet

Master Sgt. Isabel De La Garza, 931st Operations Support Squadron, walks under the sword detail during the Senior NCO induction ceremony at the 931st Air Refueling Group annual awards banquet, April 14. (Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Carrie Peasinger)
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Maj Gen. Kyle visit

Tech. Sgt. Micah Ramthun, 22nd Maintenance Squadron, shows Maj. Gen. Mark A. Kyle, Commander, 4th Air Force, a main landing gear assembly the unit uses for training. (Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Carrie Peasinger)
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Maintenance Squadron

MCCONNEL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan, -- Airman First Class Zach Buccieri a backshop hydraulics specialits, 22nd Maintenance Squadron, uses a crank to manually extend the boom on a KC-135 Stratotanker. The integrated total force initiative Hyrdraulics Section of the 931st Maintenance Squadron and the 22nd MXS, repair and maintain hydraulic equipment for all KC-135 Stratotankers here. Hydraulic components are a vital part of achieving flight and safe landing. The landing gears, flaps, spoilers, and the boom are all operated with hydraulic equipment. (Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Carrie Peasinger)
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Tech. Sgt. Legacy named AFRC NCO of the Year

Tech. Sgt. Megan Legacy, Readiness and Emergency Management Superintendent of the 931st Civil Engineer Squadron, 931st Air Refueling Group, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., has been named the Air Force Reserve Command Outstanding Non-commissioned Officer of the Year. (Courtesy photo)
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Don't drop this

Starff Sgt. Patrick McKee, explosive ordnance disposal technician, 22nd Air Refueling Wing hands munitions to Ty Lasher, Honorary Commander to the 931st ARG group superintendent, during a tour hosted by the 22nd Mission Support Group at McConnell Air Force Base, April 11. Honorary commanders from the 931st ARG and 22nd ARW toured the squadrons and facilities operated by the 22nd MSG. McKee was showing the honorary commanders various types of military munitions and improvised explosive devices. (Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Carrie Peasinger)
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Electric and Environmental

Tech. Sgt. Nick Klenke, electrical and environmental craftsman, 931st Maintenance Squadron inspects the wiring on the engine fire suppression system of a KC-135 Stratotanker during a phase inspection. (Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Carrie Peasinger)
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Stop the bleeding

Senior Airman Adam Michel and Airman 1st Class Roland Cox, fuel system repair specialists from the 22nd Maintenance Squadron, remove a ram air scoop from a KC-135 Stratotanker wing in preparation for a wing tip-to-wing tip fuel leak inspection and repair. (Air Force photo by Brannen Parrish)
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