Master Sgt. Scott Perkins, 931st Aircraft Maintenance

Master Sgt. Scott Perkins, 931st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, pulls the chocks from
underneath the KC-46A Pegasus before taxi Feb. 21, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. McConnell
has taken various steps toward operationally flying the new aircraft, including facility improvements
holding KC-46 simulators and a fuselage trainer. After all the procedures in the familiarization period are
complete, McConnell will be able to operationally fly and refuel with the aircraft. (This photo has been
altered for security purposes by blurring out identification badges) (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1 st
Class Alexi Myrick)