About this Unit
The 931st Civil Engineer Squadron is a unit of the United States Air Force Reserve, assigned to the 931st Air Refueling Wing at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Established to provide civil engineering support, the squadron is responsible for maintaining base infrastructure, emergency management, and rapid runway repair capabilities. The unit has supported both stateside operations and overseas deployments, contributing to contingency operations and humanitarian missions. Over the years, the 931st Civil Engineer Squadron has built a reputation for excellence in readiness, training, and support to Air Force missions worldwide.
Historical Facts
• Associate Unit: The 931st Civil Engineer Squadron (931 CES) is an Air Force Reserve unit, and operates as part of the 931st Air Refueling Wing at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas.
• Establishment: The 931st Air Refueling Group, the parent wing, was first activated in 1963, but the 931 CES’s lineage traces back to the wing’s reactivation in the 1990s as the Air Force Reserve Command expanded its civil engineering capabilities.
• Total Force Integration: The 931 CES is part of the Total Force Integration initiative, working closely with the active-duty 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron to provide seamless support for McConnell AFB.
• Disaster Response: The 931 CES has played a significant role in responding to natural disasters in Kansas and surrounding states, including tornado recovery efforts and flood response operations.
• Deployment History: Members of the 931 CES have deployed to support overseas contingency operations in the Middle East, including Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, and Inherent Resolve.
• Prime BEEF Team: The squadron is designated as a Prime BEEF (Base Engineer Emergency Force) unit, specializing in rapid deployment for base construction, repair, and emergency response missions worldwide.
• Environmental Stewardship: The 931 CES has been recognized for its environmental management programs, including energy conservation initiatives and hazardous material handling training at McConnell AFB.
• Training Exercises: The unit participates regularly in Silver Flag and other major Air Force civil engineering exercises, where they practice airfield repair, disaster response, and contingency operations.
• Community Involvement: 931 CES members are active in local volunteer projects, supporting Habitat for Humanity, local schools, and veteran events in the Wichita area.
• Awards and Recognition: The 931 CES and its personnel have received multiple Air Force Reserve Command awards for excellence in engineering, emergency management, and outstanding unit performance.
