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    Spin it to Win it: McConnell Innovation [Image 2 of 3]

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    A technician in a white protective suit and blue nitrile gloves is using a pneumatic or power tool (blue-colored) on a large aircraft or aerospace wheel/hub assembly. The wheel rim is gray with a yellow center hub, featuring multiple bolt holes around its circumference. The work appears to be taking place in an industrial maintenance or manufacturing facility.

    KANSAS, UNITED STATES

    08.24.2026

    Photo by Airman Matthew Nguyen 

    22nd Air Refueling Wing

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jared Martrano, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance specialist, demonstrates the use of a high-volume, low-pressure paint gun while simulating the refurbishment of a KC-46A Pegasus wheel at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Aug. 24, 2026. The HVLP system delivers paint through a hose and uses compressed air to produce a controlled spray pattern, helping technicians achieve consistent coverage while minimizing overspray. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Matthew Nguyen)

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    Date Taken: 08.24.2026
    Date Posted: 08.25.2026 08:53
    Photo ID: 9887539
    VIRIN: 260824-F-EP602-1108
    Resolution: 7282x4855
    Size: 6.73 MB
    Location: KANSAS, US
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    A worker in full protective gear is spray painting a large circular component, likely a vehicle wheel or rim, mounted on a rotating stand inside an industrial paint booth. The worker is wearing a white Tyvek suit, respirator mask, goggles, and blue nitrile gloves while operating a spray gun. The environment is a dedicated paint booth with yellow-coated walls and ventilation infrastructure.
    A technician in a white protective suit and blue nitrile gloves is using a pneumatic or power tool (blue-colored) on a large aircraft or aerospace wheel/hub assembly. The wheel rim is gray with a yellow center hub, featuring multiple bolt holes around its circumference. The work appears to be taking place in an industrial maintenance or manufacturing facility.
    A worker in protective gear (white Tyvek suit and blue nitrile gloves) is operating a spray gun or dispensing tool over a large metal wheel or rim. The wheel appears to be mounted on a rotating fixture, and yellow material (likely paint, primer, or sealant) is being applied to the center hub area. This appears to be an industrial wheel refinishing or coating operation.

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    McConnell Air Force Base
    Aircraft Structural Maintenance
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    Aircraft Wheel Refurbishment
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