Gen Mike Minihan, Air Mobility Command commander, briefs a Congressional delegation on the importance of connectivity across the mobility fleet before their demonstration flight aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, July 22, 2024. The Fairchild AFB KC-135, equipped with a Real-Time Information in the Cockpit data link system, conducted a refueling mission with F-16s and a KC-46 while showcasing the RTIC system’s capabilities. The demonstration was completed ahead of​ Minihan’s testimony to House Armed Services Committee subcommittee for Seapower and Projection Forces where he provided an informational update on mobility aircraft connectivity capabilities, crucial in today’s security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Winn)