U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Osvaldo Vargas, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology specialist, prepares a welding torch July 30, 2026, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Metals technology Airmen use welding, machining and fabrication skills to repair and maintain equipment supporting McConnell’s KC-135 Stratotanker and KC-46A Pegasus operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Matthew Nguyen)
| Date Taken: | 07.30.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.03.2026 08:43 |
| Photo ID: | 9843675 |
| VIRIN: | 260730-F-EP602-1015 |
| Resolution: | 7291x4861 |
| Size: | 5.56 MB |
| Location: | MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, KANSAS, US |
| Web Views: | 3 |
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