Lt. Col. Brant Abraham, a pilot from the 18th Air Refueling Squadron, performs a pre-flight inspection on a KC-135 Stratotanker at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., March 11. Aircrew and support personnel from the 931st Air Refueling Group deployed to Southwest Asia in support of ongoing U.S. operations overseas. (Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Brannen Parrish) McConnell Reservists deploy to Southwest Asia by Master Sgt. Brannen Parrish 931st Air Refueling Group Public Affairs 3/13/2013 - MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Citizen Airmen from the 931st Air Refueling Group deployed to Southwest Asia in support of ongoing U.S. operations overseas, March 11. While deployed, aircrew and support personnel the 931st ARG will fly aerial refueling missions, perform aircraft maintenance and fill other support roles while assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron. "The Citizen Airmen of the 931st continue to play a major role in supporting ongoing operations overseas," said Col. Mark S. Larson, commander, 931st ARG. "Over the last year, more than one-third of our Reservists deployed to locations around the globe, and this deployment is yet another testament to the professionalism and commitment of our members. I know these deploying Airmen will carry on the tradition of the 931st and perform exceptionally well in accomplishing their mission. We are proud of them, and we look forward to their safe return home."