Airpower Summary for January 29
Air Force people deployed from Beale Air Force Base, Calif., to the 363rd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron refuel a U-2 Dragon Lady aircraft after it returned from a mission April 13. The U-2 can fly... More
U-2 Dragon Lady - An airplane flying over the clouds in the sky
A U-2 Dragon Lady approaches an altitude near 70'000 ft. above California, Mar. 23, 2016. The pilot must wear a full-pressure suit similar to NASA astronauts. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff. Sgt. Robert Trujillo)
A U-2 Dragon Lady and a T-38 Talon fly in formation
A U-2 Dragon Lady and a T-38 Talon fly in formation while preparing for the Beale Air and Space Expo March 29, 2018, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The 9th Reconnaissance Wing is hosting an Air and Space ... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 99th Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron wait for a U-2 Dragon Lady pilot at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Dec. 2, 2010. The U-2 is a high altitude reconnaissance ... More
U.S. Air Force airmen from the 99th Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force airmen from the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron help Maj. Sean Gallagher don his flight suit before a mission in a U-2 Dragon Lady at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Nov. 24... More
A U-2 Dragon Lady flies over California at nearly 70,000
A U-2 Dragon Lady flies over California at nearly 70,000 ft., Mar. 23, 2016. U-2s are home based at the 9th Reconnaissance Wing, Beale Air Force Base, California. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Robert M. Trujillo)
A U-2 Dragon Lady flies above the Sierra Nevada Mountain
A U-2 Dragon Lady flies above the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, California, Mar. 23, 2016. The U-2 is a single-seat, single-engine, high-altitude/near space reconnaissance and surveillance aircraft which deliv... More
A U-2 Dragon Lady equipped with a U-2 Federal Lab-developed
A U-2 Dragon Lady equipped with a U-2 Federal Lab-developed open software architecture orchestrated by Kubernetes parks on the flight line Sep. 22, 2020, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Kubernetes is an op... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Willy Campos, 99th
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Willy Campos, 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, explains the role of physiological support personnel at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Dec. 2, 2010. U-2 Drago... More
A U-2 “Dragon Lady” ascends the skies at Osan Air Base,
A U-2 “Dragon Lady” ascends the skies at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, August 12, 2020. In order to achieve flight, U-2’s are trailed by chase car drivers that mobilize at high speeds to safeguard the aircr... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Stephen Burns, 380th
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Stephen Burns, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, stows cables after completing a maintenance task on a U-2 Dragon Lady at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia,... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 99th Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron help Maj. Sean Gallagher don his flight suit before a mission in a U-2 Dragon Lady at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Nov. 24... More
Tech. Sgt. Trevis Hightower, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft
Tech. Sgt. Trevis Hightower, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron lead avionics technician, removes a power cart after a U-2 Dragon Ladies engine fired up July 9, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, Unite... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Jeffrey Anderson, 99th Reconnaissance
U.S. Air Force Maj. Jeffrey Anderson, 99th Reconnaissance Squadron pilot, taxis to the runway in a U-2 Dragon Lady at Beale Air Force Base, California, May 5, 2020. The U-2 has been providing intelligence, surv... More
U.S. Air Force maintainers from the 380th Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force maintainers from the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron conduct maintenance on a U-2 Dragon Lady at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Dec. 2, 2010. The U-2 is a high altit... More
99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, physiology
99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, physiology technicians, integrate a U-2 Dragon Lady pilot, at the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Mar. 15, 2019. Commonly refe... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 99th Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron help Maj. Sean Gallagher don his flight suit before a mission in a U-2 Dragon Lady at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Nov. 24... More
Senior Airman, Jonathan D. Cantrell, crew chief, 99th
Senior Airman, Jonathan D. Cantrell, crew chief, 99th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, removes a cooling tube from a U-2 Dragon Lady sensor pod, Southwest Asia, March 5. The 380th Air Expeditionary Wing houses the on... More
A 5th Reconnaissance Squadron U-2 “Dragon Lady” pilot
A 5th Reconnaissance Squadron U-2 “Dragon Lady” pilot bids farewell to squadron mates prior to a launch at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, August 12, 2020. The 5th RS “Black Cats” are part of Beale Air Force ... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Yomira Ramirez-Martinez,
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Yomira Ramirez-Martinez, physiology technician, 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, allows a group of U.S. Airmen and international partners to feel the hand crocheted liner... More
Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command,
Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command, prepares for a flight Sept. 5, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Holmes visited the 9th Reconnaissance Wing where he was immersed in all aspects of th... More
Ice forms around the canopy glass of a U-2 Dragon Lady
Ice forms around the canopy glass of a U-2 Dragon Lady flying over California, Mar. 23, 2016. The U-2 is a single-seat, single-engine, high-altitude/near space reconnaissance and surveillance aircraft. (U.S. Ai... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Bill Wimsatt, 99th Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Maj. Bill Wimsatt, 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, explains the need for a vehicle to follow U-S Dragon Lady during takeoff and landing at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, N... More
U.S. Air Force. Maj Sean Gallagher, 99th Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force. Maj Sean Gallagher, 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, takes his temperature as he prepares for a mission in a U-2 Dragon Lady at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Nov. 24, 20... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. David Nance, 99th Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Maj. David Nance, 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, drives behind a U-2 Dragon Lady after it landed at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Nov. 23. The U-2 needs a chase vehicle ... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. William, 99th Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Maj. William, 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, director of operations, explains the role of the U-2 Dragon Lady during an interview at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Dec. 4, 2010.
A U-2 Dragon Lady flies over an air traffic control
A U-2 Dragon Lady flies over an air traffic control tower March 29, 2018, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The 9th Reconnaissance Wing is hosting an Air and Space Expo April 28, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo ... More
Maj. Matthew, right, 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance
Maj. Matthew, right, 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron director of operations, explains capabilities of an RQ-4 Global Hawk to U.S. Central Command component senior enlisted advisors at an undisclosed ... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Chad Taylor, 380th
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Chad Taylor, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron U-2 Dragon Lady crew chief, reads a technical order at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 18, 2018. The cr... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. David Nance, 99th Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Maj. David Nance, 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, communicates with a U-2 Dragon Lady after it landed at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Nov. 23. The U-2 needs a chase vehi... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Jeffrey Anderson, 99th Reconnaissance
U.S. Air Force Maj. Jeffrey Anderson, 99th Reconnaissance Squadron pilot, prepares to taxi at Beale Air Force Base, California, May 5, 2020. At altitudes’ more than 70,000 ft., the U-2 is the highest flying ope... More
A U-2 Dragon Lady with Gen. Mike Holmes, commander
A U-2 Dragon Lady with Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command, onboard, awaits for 9th Maintenance Group Airmen, to attach wheels to the aircraft Sept. 5, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. H... More
Members of the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron
Members of the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron post a lighthearted photo of a U-2 Dragon Lady pilot in their pressurized suit next to a diagram of the different stages of mission oriented protective ... More
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 517th Airlift Squadron, approaches the runway while landing at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, during exercise Northern Edge 2017, May 11, 2017. W... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Edgar Alcaraz, 308th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Edgar Alcaraz, 308th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, monitors the fuel level of a U-2 Dragon Lady while refueling it at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, De... More
Lt. Col. David (last name withheld due to operational
Lt. Col. David (last name withheld due to operational security constraints), 5th Reconnaissance Squadron U-2 Dragon Lady pilot, removes his helmet after reaching 1,500 flying hours at Osan Air Base, Republic of... More
Staff Sgt. Terrance Walker, 9th Maintenance Squadron
Staff Sgt. Terrance Walker, 9th Maintenance Squadron repair and reclamation craftsman, reviews a technical order regarding phase maintenance on the U-2 Dragon Lady Jan. 3, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, Califor... More
Senior Airman Andrew Goudge, 9th Operational Support
Senior Airman Andrew Goudge, 9th Operational Support Squadron weather forecaster, looks at meteorological information at Beale Air Force Base, California, Jan. 15, 2020. He and other weather Airmen utilize the ... More
A U- 2 Dragon Lady approaches an altitude near 70,000
A U- 2 Dragon Lady approaches an altitude near 70,000 ft. above California, Mar. 23, 2016. The pilot must wear a full-pressure suit similar to NASA astronaut suits. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Robert M. Trujillo)
U.S. Air Force Maj. Jeffrey Anderson, 99th Reconnaissance
U.S. Air Force Maj. Jeffrey Anderson, 99th Reconnaissance Squadron pilot, steps out of the transportation van at Beale Air Force Base, California, May 5, 2020. Prior to suiting up and entering the cockpit, U-2 ... More
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, assigned to the 3rd Wing,
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, assigned to the 3rd Wing, takes off from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, during exercise Northern Edge 2017, May 11, 2017. With participants and assets from the U.S. Air F... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Sean Gallagher, 99th Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Maj. Sean Gallagher, 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, runs on an elliptical machine before a mission in a U-2 Dragon Lady at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Nov. 24, 2010. ... More
Senior Airman Ethan Morales, 9th Maintenance Squadron
Senior Airman Ethan Morales, 9th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, teaches Airman 1st Class Ian Remenar and Airman 1st Class, Jamie Parra, 9th MXS aerospace propulsion technicians, inspectio... More
A U-2 Dragon Lady space suit helmet belonging to the
A U-2 Dragon Lady space suit helmet belonging to the 5th Reconnaissance Squadron is showcased during a mission demonstration at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 15, 2019. ROK Air Force leaders visited the ... More
A U-2 Dragon Lady flies while a civilian airliner flies
A U-2 Dragon Lady flies while a civilian airliner flies above in the background June 20, 2018, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The U-2 is capable of flying upwards of 70,000 feet, which is nearly twice as ... More
A U-2 Dragon Lady flies over Kadena Air Base Jan 23,
A U-2 Dragon Lady flies over Kadena Air Base Jan 23, 2019. The U-2 is a single-jet engine aircraft capable of providing day and night, high altitude all-weather intelligence gathering. (U.S. Air Force photo b... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Jeffrey Anderson, 99th Reconnaissance
U.S. Air Force Maj. Jeffrey Anderson, 99th Reconnaissance Squadron pilot, sits in the U-2 Dragon Lady while Airmen from the 9th Physiological Support Squadron help secure him into the plane at Beale Air Force B... More
A U.S. Air Force maintainer from the 380th Expeditionary
A U.S. Air Force maintainer from the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron signals a U-2 Dragon Lady to hold it's position as it prepares for takeoff from an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, ... More
Col. Heather Fox, the incoming 9th Operations Group
Col. Heather Fox, the incoming 9th Operations Group commander, hugs a friend after the 9th OG change of command ceremony August 2, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The 9th OG trains, plans and execute... More
Airman 1st Class Shemar Robinson, 9th Maintenance Squadron
Airman 1st Class Shemar Robinson, 9th Maintenance Squadron aircrew egress systems technician, dons a hard hat before removing an ejection seat catapult June 5, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The 9th... More
A U-2 Dragon Lady banks while flying March 29, 2018,
A U-2 Dragon Lady banks while flying March 29, 2018, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The 9th Reconnaissance Wing is hosting an Air and Space Expo April 28, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class T... More
Capt. Robert Bayer, 1st Reconnaissance Squadron U-2
Capt. Robert Bayer, 1st Reconnaissance Squadron U-2 pilot, left, and retired Maj. Cory Bartholomew, 1st Reconnaissance Squadron U-2 pilot instructor, right, prepare to taxi a U-2 Dragon Lady onto the runway Oct... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Jeffrey Anderson, 99th Reconnaissance
U.S. Air Force Maj. Jeffrey Anderson, 99th Reconnaissance Squadron pilot, takes-off in a U-2 Dragon Lady at Beale Air Force Base, California, May 5, 2020. The U-2 has been providing intelligence, surveillance a... More
A U.S. Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady takes off at an undisclosed
A U.S. Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady takes off at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Nov. 24, 2010. The U-2 is a high altitude reconnaissance aircraft that reaches altitudes above 70,000 feet.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Montgomery, 380th
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Montgomery, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, inspects the intake of a U-2 Dragon Lady from the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron at an undisclosed loc... More
A U-2 Dragon Lady flies a training mission Sept. 12,
A U-2 Dragon Lady flies a training mission Sept. 12, 2018, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The 9th Reconnaissance Wing is responsible for training U-2 pilots, so they can deploy to one of the many downrang... More
Master Sgt. Charles Myers, 9th Physiological Support
Master Sgt. Charles Myers, 9th Physiological Support Squadron flight chief, tightens a tube which delivers oxygen to U-2 Dragon Lady pilots in a temporary staging area Jan. 10, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, Ca... More
A U.S. Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady prepares to take off
A U.S. Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady prepares to take off at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Nov. 24. The U-2 is a high altitude reconnaissance aircraft that reaches altitudes above 70,000 feet.
U.S. Air Force maintainers from the 380th Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force maintainers from the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron conduct maintenance on a U-2 Dragon Lady at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Dec. 2, 2010. The U-2 is a high altit... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Sean Gallagher, 99th Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Maj. Sean Gallagher, 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, gets in a vehicle to take him to his aircraft before a mission in a U-2 Dragon Lady at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, ... More
A U.S. Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady taxis to the runway
A U.S. Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady taxis to the runway as it prepares for takeoff at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Nov. 24. The U-2 is a high altitude reconnaissance aircraft that reaches altitudes a... More
The official party listens to opening remarks during
The official party listens to opening remarks during the 9th Operations Group change of command ceremony Aug. 2, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Col. Andrew Werner, relinquished command to Col. Heath... More
Airmen from the 9th Operations Group give their final
Airmen from the 9th Operations Group give their final salute to the outgoing commander Col. Andrew Werner during the 9th OG change of command ceremony Aug. 2, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Werner r... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gilbert, 380th Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gilbert, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron E-3 AWACS Sentry crew chief, inspects a tire of a KC-10 during a pre-flight inspection at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab ... More
Staff Sgt. Terrance Walker and Tech. Sgt. Stephen
Staff Sgt. Terrance Walker and Tech. Sgt. Stephen Bartorillo, 9th Maintenance Squadron repair and reclamation craftsmen, perform phase maintenance in the cockpit of a U-2 Dragon Lady Jan. 3, 2019, at Beale Air ... More
A U-2 Dragon Lady with Gen. Mike Holmes, commander
A U-2 Dragon Lady with Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command, onboard takes off Sept. 5, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Holmes visited the 9th Reconnaissance Wing where he was immersed i... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Bill Wimsatt, 99th Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Maj. Bill Wimsatt, 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, follows a U-2 Dragon Lady as it taxis to the runway for take off at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Nov. 24, 2010. The U... More
U-2 pilots prepare to land a TU-2S Dragon Lady at sunset
U-2 pilots prepare to land a TU-2S Dragon Lady at sunset on Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Jan. 22, 2014. TU-2S are trainer aircraft used to gain proficiency before pilots deploy for operational missions. (U.S. ... More
Staff Sgt. Bethany Hiser, 446th Force Support Squadron
Staff Sgt. Bethany Hiser, 446th Force Support Squadron services specialist, picks out ingredients for a spice rub at the Contrails Dining Facility on Beale Air Force Base, April 23. Hiser’s day began at 4 a.m. ... More
A U-2 Dragon Lady flies above the Sierra Nevada Mountain
A U-2 Dragon Lady flies above the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, California, Mar. 23, 2016. The U-2 is a single-seat, single-engine, high-altitude/near space reconnaissance and surveillance aircraft which delive... More
Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command,
Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command, receives a brief on U-2 Dragon Lady ejection procedures from Lt. Col. Charles, 9th Operations Group deputy commander, Sept. 4, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, C... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Edgar Alcaraz, 308th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Edgar Alcaraz, 308th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, monitors the fuel level of a U-2 Dragon Lady while refueling it at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, De... More
A U-2 Dragon Lady flies over the Golden Gate Bridge
A U-2 Dragon Lady flies over the Golden Gate Bridge near San Francisco, California, Mar. 23, 2016. The U-2 is capable of flying at altitudes exceeding 70,000 ft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Robert M. Trujillo)
A U-2 Dragon Lady flies above the Sierra Nevada Mountain
A U-2 Dragon Lady flies above the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, California, Mar. 23, 2016. The U-2 is a single-seat, single-engine, high-altitude/near space reconnaissance and surveillance aircraft which deliv... More
A U-2 Dragon Lady flies March 29, 2018, at Beale Air
A U-2 Dragon Lady flies March 29, 2018, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The 9th Reconnaissance Wing is hosting an Air and Space Expo April 28, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan D. Viglianco)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Yomira Ramirez-Martinez,
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Yomira Ramirez-Martinez, and Staff Sgt. Tamika Bedasie, 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron physiology technicians, integrate a U-2 Dragon Lady pilot into his full pressure s... More
99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, physiology
99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, physiology technicians, integrate a U-2 Dragon Lady pilot, at the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Mar. 15, 2019. Commonly refe... More
A U-2 Dragon Lady flies above Beale Air Force Base,
A U-2 Dragon Lady flies above Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Dec. 7, 2018. The U-2 is capable of flying up to 70,000 feet when fulfilling its reconnaissance gathering mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Jeffrey Anderson, 99th Reconnaissance
U.S. Air Force Maj. Jeffrey Anderson, 99th Reconnaissance Squadron pilot, acclimates to his suit while Airmen from the 9th Physiological Support Squadron secure latches on his boots at Beale Air Force Base, Cal... More
A 5th Reconnaissance Squadron U-2 pilot prepares to
A 5th Reconnaissance Squadron U-2 pilot prepares to mobilize a chase car to guide an aircraft on its takeoff approach at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, August 12, 2020. Chase car drivers mobilize at high spe... More
A U-2 Dragon Lady flies over California at nearly 70,000
A U-2 Dragon Lady flies over California at nearly 70,000 ft., Mar. 23, 2016. U-2s are home based at the 9th Reconnaissance Wing, Beale Air Force Base, California. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Robert M. Trujillo)
U.S. Air Force Major Sean Gallagher, 99th Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Major Sean Gallagher, 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, explains the U-2 Dragon Lady's mission after landing at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Nov. 23. The U-2 is a high alt... More
Visiting U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles and F-16 Fighting
Visiting U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles and F-16 Fighting Falcons are staged on the flight line during exercise Northern Edge 2017 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 11, 2017. With participants and ass... More
U.S. Air Force chase and support vehicles from the
U.S. Air Force chase and support vehicles from the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron return from the runway after supporting a U-2 Dragon Lady during takeoff at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asi... More
99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron Airmen remove
99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron Airmen remove the pins from pogo gear attached to a U-2 Dragon Lady, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Mar. 15, 2019. Pogo gear is used to assist the U-2 while... More
A U.S. Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady taxis to the runway
A U.S. Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady taxis to the runway as it prepares for takeoff at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Nov. 24. The U-2 is a high altitude reconnaissance aircraft that reaches altitudes a... More
A U.S. Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady from the 99th Expeditionary
A U.S. Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady from the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance prepares to land at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Dec. 2, 2010. The U-2 is a high altitude reconnaissance aircraft that ... More
A U.S. Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady from the 99th Expeditionary
A U.S. Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady from the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance taxis to it's parking spot at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia followed by a chase vehicle, Dec. 2, 2010. The U-2 utilizes a... More
A U.S. Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady from the 99th Expeditionary
A U.S. Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady from the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance taxis to it's parking spot at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Dec. 2, 2010. The U-2 utilizes a chase vehicle to assist wit... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. David Nance, 99th Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Maj. David Nance, 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, drives behind a U-2 Dragon Lady while it lands at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Nov. 23. The U-2 needs a chase vehicle t... More
Capt. Joe, right, assists boom operator Tech. Sgt.
Capt. Joe, right, assists boom operator Tech. Sgt. Fritz in trouble shooting an issue in a KC-10 Extender boom pod in the air over Syria, Sept. 13, 2017. Pilots will often help to diagnose and fix minor issues ... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Daniel, 99th Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Maj. Daniel, 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, lands a U-2 Dragon Lady after a memorial flight at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Aug. 12, 2013. The flight honored the passing... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brandon Green, 9th Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brandon Green, 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron AMXS dedicated crew chief, spots the tow driver, Airman 1st Class David Portilla, 9th AMXS assistant dedicated crew chief, as they move... More
Retired Lt. Col Jonathan Huggins, 1st Reconnaissance
Retired Lt. Col Jonathan Huggins, 1st Reconnaissance Squadron U-2 instructor pilot, prepares to taxi a U-2 Dragon Lady before takeoff July 31, 2020, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The U-2 Dragon Lady is w... More
9th Physiological Support Squadron Airmen prepare U-2
9th Physiological Support Squadron Airmen prepare U-2 Dragon Lady pilots for a flight in a makeshift staging area Jan. 8, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The 9th PSPTS main building experienced major... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brandon Green, 9th Air Maintenance
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brandon Green, 9th Air Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, signals a U-2 Dragon Lady as it is navigating the flightline on Feb. 19, 2020, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Af... More
A U-2 Dragon Lady piloted by retired Lt. Col. Jonathan
A U-2 Dragon Lady piloted by retired Lt. Col. Jonathan Huggins, 1st Reconnaissance Squadron U-2 instructor pilot, prepares for landing July 31, 2020, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The bicycle-type landin... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Willy Campos, 99th
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Willy Campos, 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, ensures Capt. Ricardo is properly secured as he prepares for takeoff in a U-2 Dragon Lady from an undisclosed location in S... More
A U-2 Dragon Lady taxis the runway during the Beale
A U-2 Dragon Lady taxis the runway during the Beale Air & Space Expo April 27, 2018, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The U-2 is a high-altitude intelligence, reconnaissance and surveillance aircraft which ... More
Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command,
Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command, walks down a stand after a U-2 Dragon Lady high-flight Sept. 5, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Holmes visited the 9th Reconnaissance Wing where he ... More