Powering the mission: Airmen turn connection into capability
U.S. Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Thomas Akers, 134th Air Refueling Wings, Communications Squadron, right, and U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Chad Davis, I.G. Brown Training and Education Center, Cyber Operations, left, discuss testing the Starlink satellite system capabilities, April 9, 2026, McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, Tennessee. The event, called Operational Signal Ridge, focused on teamwork, communication, and cross-training between the two units. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Regina Young)