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Viper Team keeps leaders connected in the sky

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Edric Hofschneider, 379th Expeditionary Communications Squadron Viper Team executive airborne communications technician, monitors a network status update aboard a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 27, 2026. The Viper Team conducts tail tests aboard newly arrived aircraft to ensure the aircraft are cleared to support senior leader transport missions that require in-flight network connectivity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman)

PHOTO BY: Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman
VIRIN: 260127-F-KV687-1183.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/200

ISO

2000

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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