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Dec. 9, 2010
Photo essay: McConnell aviation resource management Airmen support Team McConnell

The 22nd Operations Support Squadron aviation resource management Airmen support Team McConnell members by ensure that all aircrew records such as flight pay, flight hours and physical training are current and accurate.
Dec. 8, 2010
McConnell's Airmen keep holiday spirit in Southwest Asia

As soon as the alarm sounded, they raced out of their beds, struggling into their clothes, with one thing on their minds - getting to the Christmas tree. Now, they no longer race to the tree during this time, but instead rush to treat patients, maintain planes and accomplish the Air Force mission.
Dec. 7, 2010
Mobility Airman profile: Travis NCO, KC-10 boom operator, gets 'fuel to the fight' for wartime ops

Staff Sgt. Erin Keogh knows what it means to "get fuel to the fight." As a deployed KC-10 Extender in-flight refueling journeyman, or boom operator, he regularly flies on combat air refueling missions over Afghanistan delivering fuel to fighter aircraft providing cover for troops on the
Dec. 6, 2010
Mobility Airman profile: Travis KC-10 pilot, Air Force Academy grad, flies combat air refueling missions

Every time Capt. Wesley "Wes" Spurlock steps with his crew to fly a combat air refueling mission, the 10-year-plus Air Force veteran said he knows the importance behind what he does."Operations are happening every day that require fuel at a moment's notice," said Captain Spurlock, a KC-10 Extender
Dec. 3, 2010
Mobility Airman profile: Kentucky Guard NCO, Louisville native, maintains C-130s in Afghanistan

The work of an aircraft crew chief is often unheralded, but is critical to keeping the plane ready at a moment's notice. For Tech. Sgt. John Posten, that means keeping deployed C-130s ready for Operation Enduring Freedom missions in Afghanistan.Sergeant Posten is a C-130H Hercules crew chief
Dec. 2, 2010
Photo essay: Vehicle maintenance flight keeps McConnell rolling

The 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance personnel's main duties include determining the overall mechanical condition of vehicles and equipment and correcting any deficiencies.See the related photos for more.
Dec. 2, 2010
Bataan Death March survivor speaks to McConnell Airmen

When Eddie Graham enlisted in the New Mexico National Guard in 1941, he was prepared to serve his country, but he was unprepared for how dedicated this service would prove to be.Mr. Graham is one of the few remaining survivors of the Bataan Death March, a six-day march spanning more than 60 miles
Dec. 1, 2010
C-17 Globemaster III: AMC's 'workhorse' meeting airlift needs across the globe

Ever since the first C-17 Globemaster III was delivered to the Air Force more than 17 years ago, the plane has become a centerpiece and "workhorse" of the Air Force's airlift force.In 2010 alone, C-17s and the Airmen who fly and maintain them have supported humanitarian operations in Haiti and
Nov. 30, 2010
Mobility Airman profile: Fairchild metals technology NCO earns deployed wing's 'Warrior of the Week'

Staff Sgt. Daniel Knapp may be thousands of miles away from his home base of Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., but being away hasn't slowed down this Libby, Mont., native.Sergeant Knapp, an aircraft metals technology craftsman deployed from the 92nd Maintenance Squadron, 92nd Air Refueling Wing, at
Nov. 18, 2010
Photos: McConnell maintainers keep tanker fleet ready for flight

The Airmen of the 22nd Maintenance Squadron perform isochronal inspections at required intervals to ensure McConnell's KC-135 Stratotankers are mission ready. During the process, aircraft maintainers look for and repair problems in every part of the KC-135s.See the related photos for more.

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