22nd MXG Airman earns Faces of A/R recognition
Staff Sgt. Caleb May, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant flying crew chief, poses for a photo with Col. Phil Heseltine, 22nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander, Chief Master Sgt. Leon Calloway, 22nd AR... More
Senior Airman Cole Daniel, 22nd Maintenance Squadron
Senior Airman Cole Daniel, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural journeyman, cold works a KC-135 Stratotanker lower boom skin panel Oct. 17, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Daniel assembles a... More
McConnell Airmen wait for guidance during an operational
McConnell Airmen wait for guidance during an operational readiness exercise Nov. 14, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. An ORE is designed to provide Airmen with feedback to enhance processes, and prepa... More
An F-22 Raptor prepares to land April 11, 2019, at
An F-22 Raptor prepares to land April 11, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The airframe is designed to project air dominance, rapidly and at great distances and defeat threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by A... More
Master Sgt. Noah Briggs, 22nd Maintenance Squadron
Master Sgt. Noah Briggs, 22nd Maintenance Squadron jack supervisor, sets headphone frequencies in preparation of lifting a KC-46A Pegasus Aug. 8, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. This position requires t... More
Chief Master Sgt. Jaime Capps, 22nd Air Refueling Wing
Chief Master Sgt. Jaime Capps, 22nd Air Refueling Wing command chief, retires Feb. 22, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan.
Three F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbirds fly in formation
Three F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbirds fly in formation July 30, 2018, in the mid-western skies of the U.S. The Thunderbirds are the Air Force’s premiere air demonstration team and perform at different events ac... More
Class 19-A graduates from Airman Leadership School
Class 19-A graduates from Airman Leadership School Dec. 13, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
Tanker team: The crew of Python 62
Airmen assigned to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing prepare a KC-135 Stratotanker for flight July 30, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. During a deployment to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, four aircrew members ... More
Retired Lt. Col. Dick Trail, a U.S. Air Force veteran,
Retired Lt. Col. Dick Trail, a U.S. Air Force veteran, poses for a photo with Maj. Brittany Gilmer, 22nd Air Refueling Wing director of staff, March 9, 2018, at Yingling Aviation fixed-base operator in Wichita,... More
Retired Maj. George Boyd, looks at a photo of himself
Retired Maj. George Boyd, looks at a photo of himself in service dress when he was younger, Feb. 25, 2016, at his home in Wichita, Kan. Boyd served for nearly three decades as both an enlisted Airman and a comm... More
Members of the KC-135 Stratotanker Weapons System Council
Members of the KC-135 Stratotanker Weapons System Council pose in front of a KC-135 April 2, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The council met April 1-3 to discuss the future employment of the KC-135. (U.... More
A 25K Cargo Loader is maintained at the Heavy Equipment
A 25K Cargo Loader is maintained at the Heavy Equipment Shop Sept. 2, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The loader, a high-reach mechanized vehicle, is used to transport up to 25,000 pounds of cargo to... More
Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Dressler, 22nd Civil Engineering
Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Dressler, 22nd Civil Engineering Squadron firefighter, packs up after egress training on the flight line April 27, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. At least two firefighters... More
An F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbird flies alone July
An F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbird flies alone July 30, 2018, in the mid-western skies of the U.S. The F-16 burn through fuel quickly, requiring the assistance of a tanker aircraft during long-distance flights. ... More
Class 19-A graduates from Airman Leadership School
Class 19-A graduates from Airman Leadership School Dec. 13, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
Capt. Teressa Petosky, 22nd Medical Operations Squadron
Capt. Teressa Petosky, 22nd Medical Operations Squadron physical therapy flight commander, performs an upper-back manipulation on Master Sgt. Stephen Couvillion, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron first sergean... More
The Williams family pose for a photo before riding
The Williams family pose for a photo before riding through the parade to celebrate the graduation of Jazzy Williams, Andover Central High School graduate, May 18, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Team... More
Retired Maj. George Boyd, exhibits photographs and
Retired Maj. George Boyd, exhibits photographs and other wartime documentation from his time in the service Feb. 4, 2016, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Boyd served for nearly three decades on both the enlis... More
Jeremy Hayes, 22nd Security Forces Squadron flight
Jeremy Hayes, 22nd Security Forces Squadron flight sergeant, maps the location of a mysterious package during a Force Protection Exercise Dec. 7, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Blockades were create... More
A collection of vaccines sit in the fridge Jan. 7,
A collection of vaccines sit in the fridge Jan. 7, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The clinic ensures its patients are up to date on all required vaccines to comply with state laws and to keep them h... More
McConnell boom operators pose for a photo in front
McConnell boom operators pose for a photo in front of a KC-46A Pegasus April 12, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The 344th, 349th and 350th Air Refueling Squadrons were represented during a tour of the ... More
Lt. Col. Jerry Bennett, 344th Air Refueling Squadron
Lt. Col. Jerry Bennett, 344th Air Refueling Squadron commander, presents a plaque to Grayson Westeman, 344th ARS Pilot-for-a-Day, Nov. 15, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Westeman, 3, battling Leukem... More
Staff Sgt. Darius Gamble, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance
Staff Sgt. Darius Gamble, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron tow supervisor, attaches a tow bar to a MB-2 Aircraft Tow Tractor Aug. 21, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The vehicle is equipped with a ... More
Chief Master Sgt. Jaime Capps, 22nd Air Refueling Wing
Chief Master Sgt. Jaime Capps, 22nd Air Refueling Wing command chief, retires Feb. 22, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan.
Mr. Fujii Sho, Itochu Corporation, Aerospace Department,
Mr. Fujii Sho, Itochu Corporation, Aerospace Department, Defenses Section 1 interpreter, and Maj. Daisuke Kawano, JASDF aircraft section maintenance and supply division logistics department officer, observe com... More
Operational Readiness Exercise tests McConnell
Senior Airman Jarvis McCullough, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, prepares tools for a render safe procedure during an operational readiness exercise Nov. 14, 2018, at McConn... More
KC-46A Pegasus nose landing gear is suspended while
KC-46A Pegasus nose landing gear is suspended while Airman 1st Class Joshua Theus, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aero repair journeyman, closes the main landing gear door Aug. 9, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, ... More
A snow plow removes snow from a flightline during the
A snow plow removes snow from a flightline during the night Jan. 28, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Snow plows are operated by heavy equipment vehicle operators that are assigned to the 22nd Civil E... More
Grayson Westeman, 344th Air Refueling Squadron
Grayson Westeman, 344th Air Refueling Squadron Pilot-for-a-Day, spins model plane propellers Nov. 15, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. During the tour, Westeman, a 3-year-old battling Leukemia, toured... More
Brit, 22nd Security Forces Squadron military working
Brit, 22nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, receives the certificate of meritorious service from Maj. John Farmer, 22nd SFS commander, during his MWD retirement ceremony Sept. 13, 2018, at McConne... More
Charlie Wilson, 22nd Medical Support Squadron lab
Charlie Wilson, 22nd Medical Support Squadron lab technician, uses a microscope at a hemotology section July 8, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Wilson examined a blood sample for abnormal lymphocytes. I... More
McConnell firefighters spray Airmen with water in a
McConnell firefighters spray Airmen with water in a decontamination zone during a joint hazmat exercise Oct. 23, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Airmen walked through several different washing statio... More
Senior Airman Jarvis McCullough, 22nd Civil Engineer
Senior Airman Jarvis McCullough, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, prepares a tool for a “render safe” procedure during an operational readiness exercise Nov. 14, 2018, at McC... More
Class 19-F graduates Airman Leadership School August
Class 19-F graduates Airman Leadership School August 22, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
Capt. Teressa Petosky, 22nd Medical Operations Squadron
Capt. Teressa Petosky, 22nd Medical Operations Squadron physical therapy flight commander, inserts a dry needle into Lt. Col. Julie Hanson, 22nd MDOS commander, during an exam Nov. 21, 2017, at McConnell Air Fo... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Monique Owens, McConnell Veterinary
U.S. Army Sgt. Monique Owens, McConnell Veterinary Clinic NCO in charge, and Dr. Erin Hiskett, McConnell Veterinary Clinic veterinarian, gets a temperature reading from a patient during an exam Jan. 7, 2019, at... More
Senior Airmen Cody Cook and Terrance Little, 22nd
Senior Airmen Cody Cook and Terrance Little, 22nd Maintenance Squadron wheel and tire journeymen, inspect KC-135 Stratotanker nose wheels Nov. 1, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The wheel and tire sh... More
Airmen assigned to the 344th Air Refueling Squadron
Airmen assigned to the 344th Air Refueling Squadron view a KC-46 Pegasus Part Task Trainer Dec. 6, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The trainer familiarized Airmen with the KC-46 preflight and operati... More
Airmen assigned to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing attend
Airmen assigned to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing attend a Senior Master Sergeant Release Party March 8, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The senior master sergeant selection rate for 2019 was at 10.77 perc... More
Grayson Westeman, 344th Air Refueling Squadron
Grayson Westeman, 344th Air Refueling Squadron Pilot-for-a-Day, and his family pose with Airmen assigned to the 344th ARS for a photo Nov. 15, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The 344th ARS presented ... More
A KC-46A Pegasus sits suspended in a hangar Jan. 7,
A KC-46A Pegasus sits suspended in a hangar Jan. 7, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Maintener Airmen performed a full aircraft jack to prepare the jet for a landing gear swing during maintenance. (U.... More
Team McConnell celebrates during a Chief Release Ceremony
Team McConnell celebrates during a Chief Release Ceremony March, 29, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Members from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing and 931st ARW were recognized during the ceremony. (U.S. Air... More
Chief Master Sgt. Jaime Capps, 22nd Air Refueling Wing
Chief Master Sgt. Jaime Capps, 22nd Air Refueling Wing command chief, retires Feb. 22, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan.
Six F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbirds fly in formation
Six F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbirds fly in formation July 30, 2018, over Colorado. McConnell Air Force Base’s Air Show will feature the Thunderbirds on September 8 and 9. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Cla... More
Brig. Gen. John Hickok, Mobilization Assistant to The
Brig. Gen. John Hickok, Mobilization Assistant to The Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection, listens to Master Sgt. Bartek Bachleda, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Plans and Programs su... More
McConnell’s air traffic control tower stands tall March
McConnell’s air traffic control tower stands tall March 24, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The new tower was completed May 1, 2019. The $10.5 million project provided a more rigid structure that can... More
Japan Air Self-Defense Force representatives and members
Japan Air Self-Defense Force representatives and members from Team McConnell read a list of equipment July 11, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Each piece of KC-46 equipment was listed and placed in o... More
A B-1 Lancer assigned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas
A B-1 Lancer assigned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas pulls away from a KC-135 Statotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Dec. 14, 2017, while flying over Texas. The KC-135’s primary function is a... More
Team McConnell celebrates during a Chief Release Ceremony
Team McConnell celebrates during a Chief Release Ceremony March, 29, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Members from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing and 931st ARW were recognized during the ceremony. (U.S. Air... More
Maj. Gen Sam Barrett, 18th Air Force commander, passes
Maj. Gen Sam Barrett, 18th Air Force commander, passes the 22nd Air Refueling Wing guidon to Col. Richard Tanner, the incoming 22nd ARW commander, during a change of command ceremony June 21, 2019, at McConnell... More
Staff Sgt. Lenzy Lewis, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aerospace
Staff Sgt. Lenzy Lewis, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment craftsman, observes the interior of a newly modified hydraulic portable test stand Jan. 7, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas.... More
Senior Airman Tashari Carballo, 22nd Medical Support
Senior Airman Tashari Carballo, 22nd Medical Support Squadron pharmacy technician, performs a hands-free identification check on Kathleen Cota, April 1, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Physical Dista... More
A B-52 Stratofortress soars above Minnesota enroute
A B-52 Stratofortress soars above Minnesota enroute to Polar Roar, July, 31, 2016. Polar Roar is a mission held in the Arctic Circle that demonstrates flexible and vigilant long-range global-strike capability. ... More
Airmen assigned to the 22nd Maintenance Group complete
Airmen assigned to the 22nd Maintenance Group complete a pre-flight check during training Dec. 18, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base Kansas. A preflight check ensured that the crew and passenger were able to sa... More
Senior Master Sgt. Diego Santos, Air National Guard
Senior Master Sgt. Diego Santos, Air National Guard Aeromedical Evacuation functional manager, takes litter equipment to the storage pallet at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, May 17, 2019. The temporary litt... More
A KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a KC-135 with receiver
A KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a KC-135 with receiver capabilities Oct. 4, 2018, in Missouri skies. McConnell’s KC-135 fleet support bomber missions, special operations, fighter movements and medical evacuations... More
Airman 1st Class Nicholas Benson and Staff Sgt. Devaughn
Airman 1st Class Nicholas Benson and Staff Sgt. Devaughn Granger, 344th Air Refueling Squadron boom operators, secure cargo in the fuselage trainer Dec. 4, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. KC-46 boom ... More
Four F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbirds fly in separate
Four F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbirds fly in separate formations July 30, 2018, in the eastern skies of the U.S. One of the Thunderbird’s objectives is to support Air Force community relations and people-to-peop... More
Chief Master Sgt. Susanne M. Herbert, former 22nd
Chief Master Sgt. Susanne M. Herbert, former 22nd Maintenance Group superintendent, retires in Hangar 1107 Aug. 23, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
Class 19-F graduates Airman Leadership School August
Class 19-F graduates Airman Leadership School August 22, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
Engineering Earth, US Air Force Photo
Senior Airman Willie Hatcher, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and construction equipment operator, maneuvers a front-end loader, Nov. 5, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The “Dirt Boyz” of the 22nd CES u... More
Pushing pavement, US Air Force Photo
Tech. Sgt. Eric Birr, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron pavement construction supervisor, smoothes wet concrete, Jan. 21, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The “Dirt Boyz” of the 22nd CES lay the majority of the con... More
Col. Josh Olson, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander,
Col. Josh Olson, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, gives the opening brief for the Mission Orientation Flight Oct. 4, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The 344th Air Refueling Squadron hosted the flig... More
Maj. Mitchell Parker, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron
Maj. Mitchell Parker, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, promotes to the rank of lieutenant colonel Jan. 4, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew sit toward the back of
KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew sit toward the back of a bus April 6, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Due to the coronavirus, aircrews are distanced from the driver to decrease the spread of infection. A... More
Capt. Teressa Petosky, 22nd Medical Operations Squadron
Capt. Teressa Petosky, 22nd Medical Operations Squadron physical therapy flight commander, performs a dry needling procedure on Lt. Col. Julie Hanson, 22nd MDOS commander, during an exam Nov. 21, 2017, at McCon... More
Blood collection tubes are prepared for use July 8,
Blood collection tubes are prepared for use July 8, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The colors differentiate the use of the tube for specific tests. Blood is collected for blood count, chemistry, glucos... More
The 22nd Medical Support Squadron logistics team stand
The 22nd Medical Support Squadron logistics team stand in a facility at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., March 11, 2019. Medical logistics is responsible for ordering and delivering of medical equipment througho... More
Airman 1st Class Dana Cook, 22nd Logistics Readiness
Airman 1st Class Dana Cook, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation operator, reaches for a radio to communicate with vehicle dispatch Airmen April 9, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. ... More
An F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbird flies alone July
An F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbird flies alone July 30, 2018, in the eastern skies of the U.S. One of the Thunderbird’s objectives is to represent the U.S. and its armed forces to foreign nations and project int... More
Class 19-A graduates from Airman Leadership School
Class 19-A graduates from Airman Leadership School Dec. 13, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
Class 19-A graduates from Airman Leadership School
Class 19-A graduates from Airman Leadership School Dec. 13, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
Pull the chocks, US Air Force Photo
Senior Airman Justin Pistone, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, removes the chocks from around the front wheels of a KC-135 Stratotanker prior to takeoff March 19, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base... More
KC-46 Pegasus fuselage trainer instructors guide cargo
KC-46 Pegasus fuselage trainer instructors guide cargo during a training scenario Dec. 4, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The trainer allowed 344th Air Refueling Wing Airmen to test their knowledge o... More
Tech. Sgt. Daniel McCrillis, 350th Air Refueling Squadron
Tech. Sgt. Daniel McCrillis, 350th Air Refueling Squadron operations superintendent and boom operator, refuels a B-1 Lancer assigned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 14, 2017, while flying over Texas. Boom ... More
Senior Airman Cole Daniel, 22nd Maintenance Squadron
Senior Airman Cole Daniel, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural journeyman, dons an air-purifying respirator Oct. 26, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Protective equipment is worn to cover th... More
Senior Airman Raina Hornbuckle, 22nd Medical Support
Senior Airman Raina Hornbuckle, 22nd Medical Support Squadron medical logistician journeyman, and Airman 1st Class Ariana Vega, 22nd Medical Group medical logistician apprentice, look through medical supplies a... More
Airmen assigned to the 22nd Security Forces Squadron
Airmen assigned to the 22nd Security Forces Squadron stand at attention during a Final Guardmount ceremony May 17, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Members from Team McConnell stood in silence to hono... More
An F-22 Raptor is marshalled April, 11, 2019, at McConnell
An F-22 Raptor is marshalled April, 11, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The aircraft has a combination of stealth, maneuverability, and integrated avionics and is coupled with improved supportability. (... More
Master Sgt. Edward Soto, 344th Air Refueling Squadron
Master Sgt. Edward Soto, 344th Air Refueling Squadron operations superintendent, and Maj. Patrick Miller, 22nd Air Refueling Wing executive officer, pose for a photo in the fuselage of a KC-46A Pegasus June 28,... More
Col. Richard Tanner, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander,
Col. Richard Tanner, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, speaks to members of Team McConnell during a change of command ceremony June 21, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Tanner assumed command of the 22n... More
Maj. John Farmer, 22nd Security Forces Squadron commander,
Maj. John Farmer, 22nd Security Forces Squadron commander, promotes to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel September 28, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
Airmen assigned to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing attend
Airmen assigned to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing attend a Senior Master Sergeant Release Party March 8, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The senior master sergeant selection rate for 2019 was at 10.77 perc... More
Tech. Sgt. Chris Yontz, 349th Air Refueling Squadron
Tech. Sgt. Chris Yontz, 349th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, prepares equipment March 25, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Yontz performed a pre-flight check and ensured all equipment was secur... More
Appealing to the Court
A gavel sits on a table April 11, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Members of the Judge Advocate team at McConnell Air Force Base visited the University of Kansas Law School on April 10, 2019, to attend ... More
Wichita Thunder Military Appreciation Night
Col. Rich Tanner, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, and Warren Martin, Kansas Strong executive director, drop a ceremonial puck before the beginning of a hockey game between the Wichita Thunder and the Tulsa O... More
Col. Richard Tanner, incoming 22nd Air Refueling Wing
Col. Richard Tanner, incoming 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, visits the combat arms training and maintenance range June 17, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Tanner’s immersion process presented an op... More
Ana Graciela Lara, Derby High School graduate, throws
Ana Graciela Lara, Derby High School graduate, throws a peace sign before riding through the parade to celebrate her graduation from high school May 18, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Team McConnell... More
Airman 1st Class Carlo Bautista, 22nd Medical Support
Airman 1st Class Carlo Bautista, 22nd Medical Support Squadron lab technician, uses a vacutainer to collect a blood sample July 8, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Blood samples are run through a series ... More
Aircrew assigned to the 22nd Operations Group begin
Aircrew assigned to the 22nd Operations Group begin mission planning March 25, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Both KC-135 Stratotanker aircrews were scheduled to take off in formation for a training... More
Maj. John Farmer, 22nd Security Forces Squadron commander,
Maj. John Farmer, 22nd Security Forces Squadron commander, promotes to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel September 28, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
An F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbird receives fuel from
An F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbird receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to McConnell, July 30, 2018, in the western skies of the U.S. The Thunderbirds are often accompanied from one stop to another... More
Class 19-F graduates Airman Leadership School August
Class 19-F graduates Airman Leadership School August 22, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
Chief Master Sgt. Susanne M. Herbert, former 22nd
Chief Master Sgt. Susanne M. Herbert, former 22nd Maintenance Group superintendent, retires in Hangar 1107 Aug. 23, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
Senior Airman Jordan Porter, 22nd Operations Support
Senior Airman Jordan Porter, 22nd Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment technician, helps Tech. Sgt. Jason Coffey, 344th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, prepare his chemical gear during tra... More
Jeremy Hayes, 22nd Security Forces Squadron flight
Jeremy Hayes, 22nd Security Forces Squadron flight sergeant, observes a suspicious package during a Force Protection Exercise Dec. 7, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Once the package was discovered, ... More
A microscope is used to observe a blood sample July
A microscope is used to observe a blood sample July 8, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. McConnell Laboratory’s hemoglobin station is used to examine iron levels, red and white blood cell counts and other... More
Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury, 22nd Air Refueling Wing
Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury, 22nd Air Refueling Wing community engagement NCO in charge, removes branches during McConnell’s Base Pride Day Jan. 15, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. During the base cle... More
Eternal, age 8, laughs with Santa Clause during Operation
Eternal, age 8, laughs with Santa Clause during Operation Santa, Dec. 20, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The operation is an event that is hosted annually by McConnell and Kansas Big Brothers and Big S... More