Viper Team keeps leaders connected in the sky
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Edric Hofschneider, Tech. Sgt. Jared Wells, and Tech. Sgt.Johnathan Wright, 379th Expeditionary Communications Squadron Viper Team executive airborne communications technicians, test network access 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)