A left side view of a TR-1 tacitcal reconnaissance aircraft, a variant...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Alconburg Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service ... More
Since the U-2 is so wild and woolly to land, a second pilot, called a ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Since the U-2 is so wild and woolly to land, a second pilot, called a "mobile," chases the plane down the runway, calling out t... More
A U.S. Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady surveillance aircraft taxis prior to ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: John Schwab, CIV. Release Status: Rel... More
Maj. J.J., 1st Reconnaissance Squadron student pilot,
Maj. J.J., 1st Reconnaissance Squadron student pilot, taxis to the runway in a U-2 Dragon Lady Aug. 31, 2016, at Beale Air Force Base, California. J.J.'s flight qualified him as the 1,000 pilot to operate the U... More
Airman 1st Class Gangyoung Seo, 9th Physiological Support
Airman 1st Class Gangyoung Seo, 9th Physiological Support Squadron (PSPTS) launch and recovery technician, communicates to Capt. Robert, 1st Reconnaissance Squadron U-2 Dragon Lady pilot, preparing to conduct a... More
A U-2 Dragon Lady flies through the sky at Beale Air
A U-2 Dragon Lady flies through the sky at Beale Air Force Base, California, Sept. 12, 2018. U-2 pilots train constantly in order maintain current flying hours and stay up-to-date with their aircraft. The U-2 i... More
Dedicated crew chiefs rise during the dedicated crew
Dedicated crew chiefs rise during the dedicated crew chief ceremony at Beale Air Force Base, California, Oct. 16, 2020. Dedicated crew chiefs are responsible for the maintenance of their designated aircraft and... More
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright speaks to members of Team Beale during an all call March 20, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. During the all call, Wright answered questions from Ai... 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
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
AIRMAN 1ST Class Amanda K. Meagher, physiological support technician, ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT. Rose Reynolds Release Sta... More
Nose art is painted on a U-2 Dragon Lady on display
Nose art is painted on a U-2 Dragon Lady on display for the memorial service of Lt. Col. Steve “Shooter” Eadie, Sept. 29, 2016, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The number 876 on the nose represents Eadie’s... More
A U-2 Dragon Lady takes off from Beale Air Force Base,
A U-2 Dragon Lady takes off from Beale Air Force Base, California, April 12, 2018. The U-2 was preparing conduct a practice formation demonstration with two T-38 Talons for the Beale Air & Space Expo scheduled ... More
Dr. Will Roper, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force
Dr. Will Roper, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, waves to the camera moments before departing in a U-2 Dragon Lady at Beale Air Force Base, California, Oct. 14, 20... 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 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
Airman 1st Class Cameron, U-2 Dragon Lady crew chief,
Airman 1st Class Cameron, U-2 Dragon Lady crew chief, performs a post-flight inspection on a U-2 Dragon Lady at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Feb. 9, 2015. Crew chiefs aid all the other shops in tak... 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
A left front view of a TR-1 tacitcal reconnaissance aircraft, a varian...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Alconburg Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service ... 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
Staff Sgt. Vanessa Jordan (left) 9th Physiological
Staff Sgt. Vanessa Jordan (left) 9th Physiological Support Squadron launch and recovery technician, uses a mirror to confirm placement of U-2 pilot Capt. Travis' specialized glasses within his helmet as Staff S... 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.S. Air Force Maj. Cory Bartholomew, U-2 Dragon Lady
U.S. Air Force Maj. Cory Bartholomew, U-2 Dragon Lady pilot from the 9th Reconnaissance Wing, adjusts his helmet during pre-flight procedures at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 6, 2014. Both the helmet and p... More
Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Sandlin, 9th Maintenance Squadron
Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Sandlin, 9th Maintenance Squadron assistant section chief, inspects the hoses on a U-2 Dragon Lady ejection seat Jan. 23, 2017 at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. The hoses carry explosive press... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Staniszewski, 99th
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Staniszewski, 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron commander, embraces his daughter during a change of command ceremony, at RAF Fairford, England, June 24, 2020. The change o... More
Maj. Travis (front), 99th Reconnaissance Squadron director
Maj. Travis (front), 99th Reconnaissance Squadron director of operations, and Maj. Beau, 9th Reconnaissance Wing chief of safety, takeoff in a T-38 Talon Aug. 21, 2018, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The ... 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
Senior Airman Alex, front, and Staff Sgt. Ruben, Dragon
Senior Airman Alex, front, and Staff Sgt. Ruben, Dragon Aircraft Maintenance Unit, balance the weight of a U-2 Dragon Lady to install pogo wheels for taxi at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Feb. 9, 20... More
Captain Christopher Burns with the 1ST Reconnaissance Squadron is prep...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Captain Christopher Burns with the 1st Reconnaissance Squadron is prepped for his first solo high-altitude flight by squadron a... More
A U-2 equipment technician with the 9th Physiological Support Squadron...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A U-2 equipment technician with the 9th Physiological Support Squadron, works on a pressure suit helmet in the squadron life su... 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 airfield at Beale
A U-2 Dragon Lady flies over the airfield at Beale Air Force Base, California, April 12, 2018. The U-2 was making a pass over to indicate the flight path for a practice formation demonstration with two T-38 tal... 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)
Dr. Will Roper, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force
Dr. Will Roper, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, prepares to fly in a U-2 Dragon Lady at Beale Air Force Base, California, Oct. 14, 2020. During the base visit, Dr... More
AIRMAN James R. Barden, pneudraulics systems specialist, 9th Strategic...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Rose S. Reynolds Release Status: Released to Publi... More
Every buckle, snap, zipper and lace is checked and rechecked on Captai...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Every buckle, snap, zipper and lace is checked and rechecked on Captain Christopher Burn's pressure suit by technicians Staff S... More
An interior, right side profile medium shot as Joan Dempsey (Left), di...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Johnny Saldivar, USAF Release Sta... More
A U.S. Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady surveillance aircraft taxis prior to ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: John Schwab, CIV. Release Status: Rel... More
A1C Madison Block, 9th Physiological Support Squadron
A1C Madison Block, 9th Physiological Support Squadron aerospace and operational physiological technician, sits as the Lecturer during an altitude chamber course May 31, 2018,at Beale Air Force Base, California.... 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
Lt. Col. Paul Wurster (left), 1st Reconnaissance Squadron
Lt. Col. Paul Wurster (left), 1st Reconnaissance Squadron commander, places Maj. J.J.’s, 1st RS student pilot, U-2 Dragon Lady patch after qualifying as the 1,000 pilot to operate the U-2 Aug. 31, 2016, at Beal... More
U-2 Dragon Lady pilot lands on the runway at Al Dhafra
U-2 Dragon Lady pilot lands on the runway at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 16, 2017. The U-2's are based at the 9th Reconnaissance Wing, Beale Air Force Base, California, but are rotated to ope... 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
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
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Staniszewski, 99th
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Staniszewski, 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron commander, poses for a family photo during a change of command ceremony, at RAF Fairford, England, June 24, 2020. The chang... More
Major David Hosley is dressed for his flight by U-2 equipment technici...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Major David Hosley is dressed for his flight by U-2 equipment technicians (from left) Airman 1st Class Michael Grawe, Senior Ai... More
Straight on medium shot from left to right as LTC Bryan Anderson, 1ST ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Johnny Saldivar, USAF Release Sta... More
At a forward-deployed location, Captain (CAPT) Zack, a U-2 Reconnaissa...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Matthew Hannen, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More
Maj. Beau, 9th Reconnaissance Wing chief of safety,
Maj. Beau, 9th Reconnaissance Wing chief of safety, conducts preflight checks before takeoff in a T-38 Talon Aug. 21, 2018, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The T-38 Talon is a twin-engine, high-altitude, s... More
U-2 pilot Capt. Travis prepares to exit a physiological
U-2 pilot Capt. Travis prepares to exit a physiological support vehicle on the flightline, Jan. 8, 2013, at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. Beale is home to the Air Force's fleet of 33 U-2 high-altitude Intelligen... More
Airman 1st Class Christopher, Dragon Aircraft Maintenance
Airman 1st Class Christopher, Dragon Aircraft Maintenance Unit, installs a ‘remove before flight’ flag on a U-2 Dragon Lady in preparation for a post-flight inspection at an undisclosed location in Southwest As... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Staniszewski, 99th
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Staniszewski, 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron commander, poses for a family photo during a change of command ceremony, at RAF Fairford, England, June 24, 2020. The chang... More
In flight photo of a U-2 from Beale AFB, California. AIRMAN Magazine a...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Dave Nolan Release Status: Relea... More
A U-2 Dragon Lady flies over the airfield at Beale
A U-2 Dragon Lady flies over the airfield at Beale Air Force Base, California, April 12, 2018. The U-2 was making a pass over to indicate the flight path for a practice formation demonstration with two T-38 Tal... 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
Capt. Jon, a U-2 Dragon Lady pilot prepares to exit
Capt. Jon, a U-2 Dragon Lady pilot prepares to exit his aircraft during his final flight with the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Oct. 12, 2017. U-2's are routinely flo... 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
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Peter Gryn, right, outgoing
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Peter Gryn, right, outgoing 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron commander, welcomes the incoming commander during a change of command ceremony, at RAF Fairford, England, June 24, ... More
Training chief, MAJ Cliff Cunningham, instructs U-2 aircraft pilot MAJ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: Re... More
Secretary of the Air Force Sheila Widnall is suited up prior to her U-...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SENIOR AIRMAN Elizabeth Weinberg Rele... More
Secretary of the Air Force Sheila Widnall is suited up and being strap...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SENIOR AIRMAN Elizabeth Weinberg Rele... More
An esterior, straight on medium shot as US Air Force Brigadier General...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An esterior, straight on medium shot as US Air Force Brigadier General Kevin Chilton (Far right), 9th Reconnaissance Wing comma... 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
Hundreds of attendees gather for a memorial service
Hundreds of attendees gather for a memorial service for Lt. Col. Steve “Shooter” Eadie, Sept. 29, 2016, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Eadie was assigned to the 1st Reconnaissance Squadron and served as a... More
The crowd claps during the dedicated crew chief ceremony
The crowd claps during the dedicated crew chief ceremony at Beale Air Force Base, California, Oct. 16, 2020. Dedicated crew chiefs are responsible for the maintenance of their designated aircraft and ensuring i... More
Maintenance personnel from the 9th Aircraft Maintenance
Maintenance personnel from the 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron standby as Capt. Travis and Staff Sgt. Heather Doyle prepare the cockpit of a U-2 Dragon Lady, Jan. 8, 2013, at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. It t... More
A left side view of a TR-1 tacitcal reconnaissance aircraft, a variant...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Alconburg Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service ... More
GEN. John W. Rutledge. 9th Reconnaissance Wing Commander, receives a m...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Brian L. Boone Release Sta... More
AIRMAN 1ST Class Mark N. Stevens, U-2 crew chief, shows the ground saf...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT. Rose Reynolds Release Sta... More
An interior, straight on medium shot as Tom Bowen (Left), Technical Di...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Johnny Saldivar, USAF Release Sta... More
At a forward-deployed location, Captain (CAPT) Zack, a U-2 Reconnaissa...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Matthew Hannen, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More
A1C Cynthia Rivera, 9th Physiological Support
A1C Cynthia Rivera, 9th Physiological Support Squadronaerospace and operational physiological technician, controls pressurization during a chamber course May 31, 2018, at Beale Air Force Base, California.The ch... 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
Maintainers from the 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Maintainers from the 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron salutes U-2 pilot Capt. Travis as he prepares for a "high flight."
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
SENIOR AIRMAN Kim Faulds, physiological support technician, makes a fi...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT. Rose Reynolds Release Sta... More
Right side view of a U-2 in flight. PHOTO published in AIRMAN Magazine...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT. Rose Reynolds Release Sta... More
An interior, right side profile medium shot as Sue Powers and Gary Pow...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Johnny Saldivar, USAF Release Sta... More
A U.S. Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady surveillance aircraft taxis out of a ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: John Schwab, CIV. Release Status: Rel... More
A chase car, driven by a U-2 pilot, races down the
A chase car, driven by a U-2 pilot, races down the airfield to re-engage an aircraft on its final approach at Beale Air Force Base, California, June 20, 2018. The chase car driver assists U-2 pilots due to thei... More
ONE: flight of the Ultra Lord (U.S. Air Force graphic
ONE: flight of the Ultra Lord (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Jarad A. Denton/Released)
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
U-2 pilot Capt. Travis checks his heads up display
U-2 pilot Capt. Travis checks his heads up display in the cockpit of a U-2 Dragon Lady, Jan. 8, 2013, at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. The current model U-2S aircraft features an all-glass, digital cockpit, impr... More
Dr. Will Roper, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force
Dr. Will Roper, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, touches the nose of a U-2 Dragon Lady after landing at Beale Air Force Base, California, Oct. 14, 2020. During the... More
A ceremony is being held for a U-2 aircraft, a new historical monument...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to P... More
U-2 Dragon Lady pilot CAPT. Forrest Green, in flight suit and helmet, ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT. Rose Reynolds Release Sta... More
U-2 crew chiefs kneel on the ground to refer to technical orders durin...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT. Rose Reynolds Release Sta... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Cory Bartholomew, U-2 Dragon Lady
U.S. Air Force Maj. Cory Bartholomew, U-2 Dragon Lady pilot from the 9th Reconnaissance Wing, discusses the difficulties of landing an aircraft on its rear wheel at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 6, 2014. A... More
Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Weiss (left), 9th Security Forces
Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Weiss (left), 9th Security Forces Squadron member, explains a demonstration at a newly constructed training area to Gen. David L. Goldfein, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Nov. 30, 2017, at... 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
Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Gen. David L. Goldfein,
Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Gen. David L. Goldfein, speaks to Airmen about top three priorities during an all call Dec. 1, 2017, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Goldfein’s three focus areas are to rev... More
A U-2 Dragon Lady taxis, followed by a chase car, during
A U-2 Dragon Lady taxis, followed by a chase car, during Global Thunder 18, Nov. 03, 2017, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Global Thunder is an annual U.S. Strategic Command exercise, which assesses comman... More
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 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airman prepares
A 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airman prepares a U-2 Dragon Lady for takeoff in a hangar during Global Thunder 18, Nov. 03, 2017, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Global Thunder is an annual U.S. Strat... More
A U-2 Dragon Lady takes off during Global Thunder 18,
A U-2 Dragon Lady takes off during Global Thunder 18, Nov. 03, 2017, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The 9th Reconnaissance Wing participated in Global Thunder to assess their interoperability with other u... More
Harold R. Washington, 9th Physiological Support Squadron
Harold R. Washington, 9th Physiological Support Squadron suit maintenance technician, inflates the life preserve device of a full pressure suit Aug. 31, 2016, at Beale Air Force Base, California. In the event o... More
Capt. Jon, a U-2 Dragon Lady pilot lands on the runway
Capt. Jon, a U-2 Dragon Lady pilot lands on the runway during his final flight with the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Oct. 12, 2017. The U-2 brings versatile high alt... 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
Staff Sgt. Ruben, Dragon Aircraft Maintenance Unit,
Staff Sgt. Ruben, Dragon Aircraft Maintenance Unit, prepares to install a pogo wheel on a U-2 Dragon Lady at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Feb. 9, 2015. These bicycle-type wheels are used to support... More