July 22, 2026 Final chapter of McConnell’s KC-135 era begins The last chapter in the KC-135 era at McConnell Air Force Base began in July with the departures of two KC-135 Stratotankers to new homes.
Jan. 25, 2022 McConnell launches first KC-46 MITO The McConnell runway emptied out of KC-46s in a matter of seconds Jan. 13, during the first-ever KC-46 minimal interval takeoff.