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
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 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
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 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
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
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
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. 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
Tech. Sgt. Stephen Bartorillo, 9th Maintenance Squadron
Tech. Sgt. Stephen Bartorillo, 9th Maintenance Squadron repair and reclamation craftsman, grabs a wrench from a tool box needed to complete phase maintenance on a U-2 Dragon Lady Jan. 3, 2019, at Beale Air Forc... 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
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-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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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)
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-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)
Staff Sgt. Nicholas Jeffers, 9th Aircraft Maintenance
Staff Sgt. Nicholas Jeffers, 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics apprentice, tightens a strap on a U-2 Dragon Lady’s canopy cover in Mather Airfield, California, Sept. 22, 2018. The U-2 was part of multi... More
99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron Airmen prepare
99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron Airmen prepare a U-2 Dragon Lady pilot for a mission at the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Mar. 13, 2019. Commonly referred to... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Jeffrey Anderson, 99th Reconnaissance
U.S. Air Force Maj. Jeffrey Anderson, 99th Reconnaissance Squadron pilot, , receives suit preparations while an Airman from the 9th Physiological Support Squadron checks the suit at Beale Air Force Base, Califo... More
A U-2 Dragon Lady displays the new 9th Operations Group
A U-2 Dragon Lady displays the new 9th Operations Group commanders name, Col. Heater Fox, alongside its crew chiefs from the 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron during the 9th OG change of command ceremony August... More
99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron maintainers
99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron maintainers prepare a U-2 Dragon Lady pilot for a mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve from Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Mar. 15, 2019. Common... 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
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
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
Tech. Sgt. Marcus Capers, 9th Maintenance Squadron
Tech. Sgt. Marcus Capers, 9th Maintenance Squadron aircrew egress systems craftsman, and Charlie Toomer, 9th MXS aircraft ordnance systems mechanic lead, inspect a new rocket catapult before it is put in an eje... More
Capt. Robert Bayer, 1st Reconnaissance Squadron U-2
Capt. Robert Bayer, 1st Reconnaissance Squadron U-2 pilot, right, and retired Maj. Cory Bartholomew, 1st Reconnaissance Squadron U-2 pilot instructor, left, greet Airmen from the 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squad... More
A T-38 Talon takes off Sept. 12, 2018, at Beale Air
A T-38 Talon takes off Sept. 12, 2018, at Beale Air Force Base, California. U-2 Dragon Lady pilots fly the T-38 to help keep their skills sharp and keep their flying hours up-to-date. (U.S. Air Force photo by A... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Devon Gilbert, 380th
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Devon Gilbert, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron E-3 AWACS Sentry crew chief, walks down the flight line at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 20, 2018. ... More
A crew chief from the 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
A crew chief from the 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron signals a U-2 Dragon Lady Oct. 7, 2020, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The flight was the first ever civilian U-2 instructor and student sortie in t... More
Senior Airman Alex Goode and Airman 1st Class Shemar
Senior Airman Alex Goode and Airman 1st Class Shemar Robinson, 9th Maintenance Squadron aircrew egress systems technicians, load up an ejection seat June 5, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. U-2 Dragon... 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
Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command,
Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command, drinks while in a full-pressure suit Sept. 4, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Holmes visited the 9th Reconnaissance Wing where he was immersed in al... 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
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Chase Doyen, 380th
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Chase Doyen, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron KC-10 Extender crew chief, marshalls a KC-10 upon landing at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 18, 2018. ... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cameron Stoker, 380th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cameron Stoker, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron KC-10 Extender crew chief, refuels a KC-10 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 18, 2018. The crew ... More
Col. Heather Fox, the incoming 9th Operations Group
Col. Heather Fox, the incoming 9th Operations Group commander, walks to the back of the room for a reception line during the 9th OG change of command ceremony August 2, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California... 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
A 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron U-2 Dragon
A 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron U-2 Dragon Lady prepares for a mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve from Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Mar. 15, 2019. Commonly referred to as... More
Dragon Lady makes historic appearance at Northern Edge 17
An F-22 Raptor soars by a U-2 Dragon Lady during exercise Northern Edge 17 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 5, 2017. The U-2 participated for the first time in Northern Edge, which is a biennial ... More
A U-2 Dragon Lady lands after a performance at the
A U-2 Dragon Lady lands after a performance at the California Capital Airshow in Mather Airfield, California, Sept. 22, 2018. The annual airshow, established in 2004, was designed to honor the Sacramento region... More
A U-2 piloted by retired Lt. Col Jonathan Huggins,
A U-2 piloted by retired Lt. Col Jonathan Huggins, 1st Reconnaissance Squadron U-2 instructor pilot, prepares for takeoff July 31, 2020, at Beale Air Force Base, California. U-2 pilots have limited forward visi... More
A U-2 Dragon Lady flies by the Sutter Buttes March
A U-2 Dragon Lady flies by the Sutter Buttes 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... More
Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command,
Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command, receives assistance donning a full-pressure suit from Senior Airman Erin Webster, 9th Physiological Support Squadron technician, Sept. 5, 2019, at Beale Air Fo... More
A U-2 Dragon Lady performs a touch and go Dec. 7, 2018
A U-2 Dragon Lady performs a touch and go Dec. 7, 2018 at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. The U-2 is provides high-altitude Reconnaissance to commanders allowing them to make better warfighting decisions. (U.S. Ai... More
Senior Airman Alex Goode, 9th Maintenance Squadron
Senior Airman Alex Goode, 9th Maintenance Squadron aircrew egress systems technician, lifts an ejection seat out of a U-2 Dragon Lady before removing the catapult June 5, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, Californ... More
A few cattle stand by a road near the flight line Dec.
A few cattle stand by a road near the flight line Dec. 7, 2018 at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. Beale is capable of housing approximately 2,000 cattle which eat invasive species and help with fire suppression. (... More
Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command,
Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command, walks up a stand for a flight Sept. 5, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Holmes visited the 9th Reconnaissance Wing where he was immersed in all aspec... More
A U-2 Dragon lady takes off during the Beale Air &
A U-2 Dragon lady takes off 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 deliver... 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, adjusts a regulator during an explanation on the process of integrating a U-2 Dragon Lady... More
99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron Airmen reattach
99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron Airmen reattach pogo gear, small wheels to help keep the wings off the ground while taxiing, to a U-2 Dragon Lady after landing at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emir... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Jeffrey Anderson, 99th Reconnaissance
U.S. Air Force Maj. Jeffrey Anderson, 99th Reconnaissance Squadron pilot, touches the nose of the U-2 Dragon Lady while an Airman from the 9th Physiological Support Squadron helps transport his oxygen at Beale ... More
A cow stands in a field Dec. 7, 2018 at Beale Air Force
A cow stands in a field Dec. 7, 2018 at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. Beale participates in a grazing program where the base leases approximately 12,000 acres to ranchers for their cattle to graze from November ... More
U-2; U-2 Dragon Lady; Phase; Phase maintenance; maintainers;
U-2; U-2 Dragon Lady; Phase; Phase maintenance; maintainers; 9th Maintenance Group; 9th MXG; 9th Maintenance Squadron; 9th MXS; 9th Reconnaissance Wing; Beale Air Force Base; Air Combat Command; 25th Air Force;... More
A parked U-2 Dragon Lady chase car sits on a flightline
A parked U-2 Dragon Lady chase car sits on a flightline during the California Capital Airshow in Mather Airfield, California, Sept. 22, 2018. The car aided in the landing of the U-2 during the aircraft’s perfor... More
A view of Lake Tahoe from a U-2 Dragon Lady, flying
A view of Lake Tahoe from a U-2 Dragon Lady, flying over California, Mar. 23, 2016. The mission of the U-2 is to provide high-altitude, all-weather surveillance and reconnaissance, day or night, in direct suppo... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Fuhrmann, 380th
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Fuhrmann, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron RQ-4 Reaper crew chief, conducts a pre-flight inspection on an RQ-4 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, De... More
A 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron U-2 Dragon
A 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron U-2 Dragon Lady pilot drives a high-performance chase car on the runway to catch a U-2 performing a low-flight touch and go at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirat... More
A 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron U-2 Dragon
A 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron U-2 Dragon Lady taxis on the flight line at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Mar. 15, 2019. Commonly referred to as the most difficult aircraft to fly in th... More
Master Sgt. Charles Myers, 9th Physiological Support
Master Sgt. Charles Myers, 9th Physiological Support Squadron flight chief, sets up a system to deliver oxygen to U-2 Dragon Lady pilots in a temporary staging area Jan. 10, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, Calif... More
A U-2 Dragon Lady lands with chase cars in pursuit
A U-2 Dragon Lady lands with chase cars in pursuit Feb. 12, 2018, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Dragon Ladies can fly at altitudes exceeding 70,000 feet and are used to provide high-altitude intelligence... More
Senior Airman Jonathan Branson, 9th Physiological Support
Senior Airman Jonathan Branson, 9th Physiological Support Squadron launch and recovery technician, prepares a U-2 Dragon Lady pilot for a flight in a temporary staging area Jan. 8, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base... More
Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command,
Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command, shakes hands with 9th Maintenance Group Airmen, Sept. 5, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Holmes visited the 9th Reconnaissance Wing where he was imm... 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
Airman 1st Class Shemar Robinson, 9th Maintenance Squadron
Airman 1st Class Shemar Robinson, 9th Maintenance Squadron aircrew egress systems technician, holds a rope while Tech. Sgt. Marcus Capers, 9th MXS egress aircrew egress systems craftsman lowers an ejection seat... More
Airman 1st Class Shemar Robinson, 9th Maintenance Squadron
Airman 1st Class Shemar Robinson, 9th Maintenance Squadron aircrew egress systems technician, renders an ejection seat safe June 5, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The 9th MXS egress shop worked clos... More
A view of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range from a U-2
A view of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range from a U-2 Dragon Lady, flying over California, Mar. 23, 2016. The original U-2A first flew in August 1955. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Robert M. Trujillo)
A U-2 Dragon Lady lands at Kadena Air Base Jan 23,
A U-2 Dragon Lady lands at 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 by ... More
Senior Airman Alex Goode, 9th Maintenance Squadron
Senior Airman Alex Goode, 9th Maintenance Squadron aircrew egress systems technician, removes a catapult from a U-2 Dragon Lady June 5, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. In emergency situations, the ca... 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, takes a pair of spurs off the wall, to visually aid her explanation of integrating a U-2 ... More
A U-2 Dragon Lady flies over Beale Air Force Base,
A U-2 Dragon Lady flies over Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Dec. 7, 2018. The U-2 is provides high-altitude Reconnaissance to commanders allowing them to make better warfighting decisions. (U.S. Air Force photo ... More