McConnell Airman selected for KC-46 test crew
Staff Sgt. Jason Coffey, 22nd Operations Group standards and evaluation boom operator, stands in front of his squadron patch, Jan. 16, 2014, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Coffey recently became the first an... More
Valentine's Day buffet - A group of people sitting at a table in a res...
Capt. Comrie Peppers, 22nd Communications Squadron operations flight commander, and her two children deliver Valentine’s Day gifts Feb. 14, 2014, in Wichita, Kan. Children from the McConnell Air Force Base Chil... More
Staff Sgt. Jessica Cruz-Burby, 22nd Security Forces
Staff Sgt. Jessica Cruz-Burby, 22nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, orders her dog, Pita, to release an aggressor during a demonstration Feb. 21, 2014, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. M... More
Indoor track, US Air Force Photo
Senior Master Sgt. William Beyer, 931st Air Refueling Group assistant chief boom operator, runs on the indoor track in the fitness center Feb. 25, 2014, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The indoor track is sch... More
Equipment checks, US Air Force Photo
Airman 1st Class Nicholes McQuade, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, checks an air pack March 4, 2014, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Firefighters perform safety checks before each shift to ensure th... More
Parked KC-135 Stratotankers
An ensemble of KC-135 Stratotankers rests on McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., flightline March 10, 2014. McConnell AFB was selected to be the new home of the KC-46A Pegasus, the Air Force’s newest aerial refueli... More
MIG welding, US Air Force Photo
Staff Sgt. Neil Oltmer, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron structural journeyman, uses metallic inert gas welding to build a mounting plate, March 18, 2014, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The plate will be used as... More
Air Force refueling aircraft support humanitarian operations in Africa
Pilots from the 384th Air Refueling Squadron prepare to take off for a night mission during spring in East Africa. McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Airmen assisted African Union-led forces disrupt the Lord’s Res... More
Innovative McConnell Airmen save Air Force money
Senior Airman Colton Fogler, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology journeyman, works on a boom azimuth pulley for the KC-135 Stratotanker, April 1, 2014, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Fogler... More
Racquetball Break, US Air Force Photo
(Left to right) First Lt. Greg Brashier, 18th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, Capt. Michael Murphy, 18th ARS pilot, and Master Sgt. John McIlvoy, 18th ARS boom operator, play racquetball during their lunch break,... More
Putting Out the Fire, US Air Force Photo
Airmen from the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron participate in a live-fire exercise, April 9, 2014, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Firefighters go through this training once a month during cold weather, but the... More
An E-3 Sentry approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned
An E-3 Sentry approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., to refuel, April 15, 2014, over Arkansas. The training mission allowed the McConnell aircrew to renew their boom operat... More
Airman 1st Class Alex Woosley, 344th Air Refueling
Airman 1st Class Alex Woosley, 344th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels an F-16 Fighting Falcon over the Florida panhandle, April 16, 2014. The McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., crew assisted F-22 Rapt... More
Air Force Honor Guard teaches McConnell Airmen
Airman 1st Class London Brown, Air Force Honor Guard training flight instructor, teaches proper drill procedures to Airmen from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing and the Kansas Air National Guard, April 22, 2014, at ... More
Greasing up de-icer truck
Airman 1st Class Ian Boutwell, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance material handler, greases the bottom of a de-icer truck, May 9, 2014, at McConnell Air Force Base. The vehicles go through a ... More
A stunning reaction, US Air Force Photo
Petty Officer 3rd Class Andy Luu, avionics technician assigned to the Electronic Attack Squadron 135, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash., takes part in voluntary exposure training with a TASER gun, May 13,... More
I got your back, US Air Force Photo
Two Airmen from the 22nd Security Forces Squadron simulate clearing a building, May 28, 2014, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. They trained on how to combat technologically-advanced enemies, and on how to appl... More
Two Airmen from the 22nd Security Forces Squadron simulate
Two Airmen from the 22nd Security Forces Squadron simulate clearing a building, May 28, 2014, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. They trained on how to combat technologically advanced enemies and how to apply ne... More
Braving the storm, US Air Force Photo
(Left) Airman 1st Class Orlando Santana, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and construction equipment journeyman, and Staff Sgt. Mitchell McCracken, 22nd CES pavements and construction equipment craftsman,... More
344th ARS change of command
Lt. Col. Aaron Larose, 344th Air Refueling Squadron commander, takes the guidon from Col. Jennifer Uptmor, 22nd Operations Group commander, during the squadron’s change of command ceremony June 6, 2014, at McCo... More
Welcome home - A large group of people in red shirts and blue hats
Airmen from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing and the 931st Air Refueling Group, along with members of the community, welcome Korean War veterans, June 13, 2014, in Wichita, Kan. The veterans were returning from a tr... More
Airman receives award - A group of men standing next to each other
Airman 1st Class Krzysztov Malarz, 22nd Logistic Readiness Squadron traffic management counselor, receives an award from the McConnell Chief’s Group, June 20, 2014, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Malarz was ... More
Lighting up the sky, US Air Force Photo
Airman 1st Class Mark McCoy, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron electrician, and Airman 1st Class Mason Rasmussen, 22nd CES electrician, change a street lamp, June 25, 2014, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The Airm... More
Capt. Rory “Maul” Klepper, a 334th Fighter Squadron
Capt. Rory “Maul” Klepper, a 334th Fighter Squadron pilot from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., and Capt. Jared “Diablo” Thibault, 334th FS pilot exit their F-15E Strike Eagle, June 27, 2014, at McConnell ... More
Personal fitness time - A man doing a bench press in a gym
Airmen work out during their scheduled physical training hour, July 8, 2014, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. According to the chief of staff of the Air Force, Airmen should incorporate a year-round culture of... More
Leading the way, US Air Force Photo
Airman 1st Class Ricardo Moriel, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, leads a groups of Delayed Entry Program trainees during a fitness assessment, July 11, 2014, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Rec... More
Preparing to engage, US Air Force Photo
Airman 1st Class Benny Le, 22nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman, prepares to perform a deadlift exercise, July 15, 2014, at a fitness club in Wichita, Kan. Le is training for a powerlifting competition in Au... More
Excavating the site, US Air Force Photo
Tech. Sgt. Eric Burr, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and equipment supervisor, uses a mini excavator, July 22, 2014, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Burr is digging a hole to install a 40-foot flagpol... More
Swim like a butterfly - A man swimming in a pool with a lot of water
Staff Sgt. Rodolfo Guerra, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance craftsman, swims in the base indoor pool, July 29, 2014, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Guerra improves his physical fitness b... More
Sitting in the vault, US Navy Photogrpah
Staff Sgt. Gregori Sena, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron individual protective equipment supervisor, poses for a photo inside a vault, July 31, 2014, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Sena was selected to be ... More
Feds Feed Families, US Air Force Photo
The Defense Commissary Agency partnered with the Air Force to help collect food for families in need. The Feds Feed Families program is a federal campaign created in 2009 by the Department of Agriculture and ru... More
In the Blood - Public domain drawing
Senior Airman Tiffany Tobias, 22nd Medical Support Squadron medical laboratory technician, draws blood from Staff Sgt. Adam Clark, 384th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, August 4, 2014, at McConnell Air Fo... More
Here kitty, kitty, US Air Force Photo
Dr. Erin Hisket, Public Health Command District-Fort Carson veterinarian, administers a shot to Riesling, Aug. 5, 2014, at McConnell Air Force Base. Riesling is a rescue cat that was six pounds when she was res... More
Fixing the fuel line, US Air Force Photo
Senior Airman Michael Gaston, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman shows Airman Ramon Maciel, 22nd MXS aircraft structural maintenance apprentice, how to reflare a fueldrain line... More
Bag 'em and tag 'em, US Air Force Photo
Airman 1st Class Arrielle Conver, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron individual protective equipment apprentice, places a deployment bag into a metal bin, Aug. 18, 2014, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Conver ... More
Push it up!, US Air Force Photo
Tech. Sgt. Laura Johnson, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron engineering assistant, participates in box pushups, Aug. 21, 2014, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Airmen from the senior NCO professional enhancement se... More
Col. Joel Jackson, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander,
Col. Joel Jackson, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, presents the Accredited Agency Award to Charles Hutson, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire chief, Aug. 27, 2014, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. McConnell’... More
Airmen from McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., look for
Airmen from McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., look for a part of an F-16 Fighting Falcon, Oct. 29, 2014, near Moline, Kan. The Crash, Damaged, Disabled, Aircraft Recovery team were removing the wing from a plane ... More
Lift till you drop, US Marine Corps Photo
Marine Staff Sgt. Jerry Nicaragua, Inspector-Instructor staff, Wichita, engineer maintenance chief, lifts a 30-pound ammo can, Oct. 30, 2014, as part of a Combat Fitness Test at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. M... More
Tough brake, US Air Force Photo
Airman 1st Class Patrick Cook, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, lubricates the brake collars on a KC-135 Stratotanker, Nov. 5, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The preventative maintenance is per... More
You've got mail!, US Air Force Photo
Airman 1st Class Rebecca Rios and Airman 1st Class Sayvon Cook-McCullough, 22nd Communications Squadron official mail technicians, deliver mail, Nov. 12, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Official mail technici... More
Dutch traffic controllers visit
Aircrew members and two Dutch air traffic controllers pose for a photo, Nov. 14, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The Dutchmen visited McConnell to familiarize themselves with air refueling and other aircraft ... More
Eye on the price, US Air Force Photo
Staff Sgt. Matthew Webster, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology craftsman, manufactures a boom panel bracket, Nov. 19, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The metals shop produced the part after ... More
New vESD app - Public domain dedication image
An Airman simulates a computer problem, Nov. 21, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The virtual Enterprise Service Desk will be introduced today, Nov. 24, to help self-initiate reports for minor computer problem... More
Fog of war, US Air Force Photo
A KC-135R Stratotanker sits in the fog, Nov. 21, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. McConnell’s Operations Support Weather Flight issued an advisory to the flying squadron commanders to be aware of the low visib... More
X-ray man, US Air Force Photo
Staff Sgt. Matthew Fischer, 22nd Medical Support Squadron diagnostic imaging technologist, performs an x-ray on a patient’s hand, Dec. 8, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The 22nd MDSS helps Team McConnell sta... More
Recycling the wreckage - A large excavator working on a construction s...
A hydraulic excavator tears down a hangar door as part of on-going construction work, Dec. 9, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The Department of Defense mandates that 60 percent of all construction debris be r... More
Bringing down the house
A bulldozer tears down a hangar door as part of on-going construction work, Dec. 9, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Hangar 1106 is being demolished to prepare for a three-bay hangar that is scheduled to be bu... More
Feeling the pressure, US Air Force Photo
Airman 1st Class Darren Curtis, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution apprentice, pressurizes a filter separator Dec. 19 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The 22nd LRS petroleum, oils and lubrica... More
ID replacement, US Air Force Photo
Airman 1st Class Brandon Everist, 22nd Force Support Squadron customer support journeyman, hands a Common Access Card to an Airman Jan. 8 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The personnel section helps maintain r... More
Cutting pavement, US Air Force Photo
Staff Sgt. Andrew Wise, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and heavy equipment operator, uses a concrete saw to cut part of a road Jan. 28 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. “The Dirt Boyz” formed a curb and... More
Flightline patrol, US Air Force Photo
Airman 1st Class Dannielle Taylor, 22nd Security Forces Squadron entry controller, poses for a photo, Feb. 2, 2015, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Taylor is part of a team of security forces Defenders who pa... More
Lights, camera, action!
A helicopter takes off after unloading an airfield beacon from the base water tower, Feb. 3, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The airfield beacon indicates the location of a military installation’s airfield to... More
Dorm tour, US Air Force Photo
(Center) Airman 1st Class Aurora Maldonado-Garcia, 22nd Maintenance Group aircraft maintenance unit analyst, speaks to Col. Albert Miller, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, Feb. 17, at McConnell Air Force Base... More
Fly, fight, sim, US Air Force Photo
(Left) Capt. Luke Brown, 349th Air Refueling Squadron pilot and Capt. Jon Yates, 384th ARS instructor pilot, “fly” in the KC-135 Stratotanker flight simulator, March 3, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The pil... More
Mission accomplished, US Air Force Photo
A 22nd Security Forces Squadron team secures a “high-value target” during combat readiness training March 18, 2015, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The exercise simulated regaining a territory seized by enemy... More
Staff Sgt. Jessica Cruz-Burby, 22nd Security Forces
Staff Sgt. Jessica Cruz-Burby, 22nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, holds back her dog, Pita, after making an arrest during a demonstration Feb. 21, 2014, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan... More
Capt. Matt Crandall, 349th Air Refueling Squadron pilot,
Capt. Matt Crandall, 349th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, advises his copilot April 15, 2014, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., as they taxi their KC-135 Stratotanker on the flightline. The crew returned from a... More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon refuels over the Florida panhandle,
An F-16 Fighting Falcon refuels over the Florida panhandle, April 16, 2014, during a training exercise. A McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., KC-135 Stratotanker crew assisted F-22 Raptors from Tyndall Air Force Ba... More
Two Airmen from the 22nd Security Forces Squadron simulate
Two Airmen from the 22nd Security Forces Squadron simulate clearing a building, May 28, 2014, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. They trained on how to combat technologically advanced enemies and how to apply ne... More
Capt. Jared “Diablo” Thibault, a 334th Fighter Squadron
Capt. Jared “Diablo” Thibault, a 334th Fighter Squadron pilot from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., hugs a family member, June 27, 2014, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Thibault, a Kansas native, made a ... More
The 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron Fire and Emergency
The 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron Fire and Emergency Services Flight receives the Accredited Agency Award from Col. Joel Jackson, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, Aug. 27, 2014, at McConnell Air Force Base, Ka... More
Tech. Sgt. Patrick Vitamvas, 22nd Maintenance Squadron
Tech. Sgt. Patrick Vitamvas, 22nd Maintenance Squadron repairs and reclamations, orders an F-16 Fighting Falcon wing to be lifted, Oct. 29, 2014, near Moline, Kan. Vitamvas was part of McConnell Air Force Base’... More
Capt. Matt Crandall, 349th Air Refueling Squadron pilot,
Capt. Matt Crandall, 349th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, advises his copilot, April 15, 2014, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., as they taxi their KC-135 Stratotanker on the flightline. The crew returned from ... More
An F-22 Raptor flies next to a KC-135 Stratotanker
An F-22 Raptor flies next to a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Florida panhandle April 16, 2014. A McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., crew assisted F-22s from Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., and F-16 Fighting Falcons f... More
Two Airmen from the 22nd Security Forces Squadron simulate
Two Airmen from the 22nd Security Forces Squadron simulate clearing a building, May 28, 2014, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. They trained on how to combat technologically advanced enemies and how to apply ne... More
Oklahoma Air National Guard members from the 138th
Oklahoma Air National Guard members from the 138th Fighter Wing wrap a vertical stabilizer Oct. 29, 2014, near Moline, Kan. The Crash, Damaged, Disabled, Aircraft Recovery team prepared the part for safe transp... More
An F-22 Raptor flies next to a KC-135 Stratotanker
An F-22 Raptor flies next to a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Florida panhandle April 16, 2014. A McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., crew assisted F-22s from Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., and F-16 Fighting Falcons f... More