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Making history, reserve pilot flies the U-2 for the first time

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 Base, California, May 5, 2020. The U-2 has been providing intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance since the Cold War and continues to deliver imagery to decision makers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee)
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Making history, reserve pilot flies the U-2 for the first time

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 Base, California, May 5, 2020. At altitudes’ more than 70,000 ft., the U-2 is the highest flying operational aircraft in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee)
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Making history, reserve pilot flies the U-2 for the first time

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jeffrey Anderson, 99th Reconnaissance Squadron pilot, prepares to taxi at Beale Air Force Base, California, May 5, 2020 The U-2 Dragon Lady is one of the oldest operational aircraft in the Department of Defense with its first flight on Aug. 1, 1955. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee)
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Making history, reserve pilot flies the U-2 for the first time

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, surveillance and reconnaissance since the Cold War and continues to deliver imagery to decision makers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee)
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Taking her all the way in

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. After flights, crew chiefs inspect the U-2 Dragon Lady for any issues so it can be fixed and ready for the next flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee)
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Taking her all the way in

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ashlyn Brock, 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, chocks the tires of a U-2 Dragon Lady, Feb. 19, 2020, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Chocks are blocks that are placed around the tires of planes to ensure the plane doesn’t roll away. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee)
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Taking her all the way in

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 a U-2 Dragon Lady into a hangar for maintenance on Feb. 19, 2020, at Beale Air Force Base, California. As the U-2 Dragon Lady is positioned in the hangar, crew chiefs conduct post-flight inspections that involve checking the exterior of the aircraft, putting chalks on the wheels, and other post inspections. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee)
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Taking her all the way in

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class David Portilla, 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, tows a U-2 Dragon Lady into a hangar for maintenance on Feb. 20, 2020, at Beale Air Force Base, California. As the U-2 Dragon Lady is positioned in the hangar, crew chiefs conduct post-flight inspections that involve checking the exterior of the aircraft, putting chalks on the wheels, and other post inspections. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee)
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Taking her all the way in

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 a U-2 Dragon Lady into a hangar for maintenance on Feb. 19, 2020, at Beale Air Force Base, California. As the U-2 Dragon Lady is positioned in the hangar, crew chiefs conduct post-flight inspections that involve checking the exterior of the aircraft, putting chalks on the wheels, and other post inspections. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee)
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Taking her all the way in

A U-2 Dragon Lady is towed into a hangar, Feb. 19, 2020, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The 9th Maintenance Group maintains the fleet of U-2s to deliver high-altitude intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance globally. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee)
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Keeping Airmen Healthy While the Mission Keeps Going

Staff Sgt. Brandon Green, 99th Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, sprays disinfectant liquid on a rag to sanitize a U-2 Dragon Lady’s cockpit Mar. 23, 2020 at Beale Air Force Base, California. The cockpits on Beale’s fleet of U-2s will be sanitized on a regular basis to prevent the spread of COVID-19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis A. Ruiz-Vazquez)
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Keeping Airmen Healthy While the Mission Keeps Going

Staff Sgt. Brandon Green, 99th Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, disinfects the side of a U-2’s canopy Mar. 23, 2020 at Beale Air Force Base, California. To prevent the spread of COVID-19, Airmen are sanitizing the U-2 Dragon Lady’s cockpit regularly, ensuring the safety of U-2 pilots and Airmen working on the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis A. Ruiz-Vazquez)
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Using science to stay ahead of the weather

Senior Airman Andrew Goudge, 9th Operational Support Squadron weather forecaster, looks at meteorological data at Beale Air Force Base, California, Jan. 15, 2020. Weather flight Airmen boost the 9th Reconnaissance Wing’s mission through detecting, recording and transmitting space environmental observations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Valentina Viglianco)
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Using science to stay ahead of the weather

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 latest technology to predict weather patterns, prepare forecasts and communicate weather information to commanders and pilots so that every mission goes as planned. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Valentina Viglianco)
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Using science to stay ahead of the weather

Tech. Sgt. Joaquin Morales, 9th Operational Support Squadron weather forecaster, analyzes weather at Beale Air Force Base, California, Jan. 15, 2020. Weather forecasters provide weather support for the pilots and the base populous so when hazardous conditions come up they can put out advisories for base resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Valentina Viglianco)
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Using science to stay ahead of the weather

Staff Sgt. Joshua Snyder, 9th Operational Support Squadron weather forecaster, points on a map at Beale Air Force Base, California, Jan. 15, 2020. Weather specialists keep a constant watch over the forecast and conditions that can affect the safety of pilots and aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Valentina Viglianco)
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No Margin For Error

9th Maintenance Squadron aircrew egress Airmen install a U-2 Dragon Lady egress seat, Jan. 16, 2020 at Beale Air Force Base, California. To guarantee the proper functioning of egress systems, these professionals perform maintenance regularly, conduct full diagnostic inspections of egress systems, check for any broken components, and swap out any time-changeable items that have expired.
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No Margin For Error

Intricate components located the bottom of an egress seat, waiting to be installed to a U-2 Dragon Lady, Jan. 14, 2020 at Beale Air Force Base, California. If a pilot ever needs to eject from an aircraft, gas pressure will be sent through these hoses and to the explosives so that a pilot can escape the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis A. Ruiz-Vazquez)
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No Margin For Error

Airman 1st Class Robert Dumback, 9th Maintenance Squadron aircrew egress systems journeyman, installs a D-ring guard on a U-2 Dragon Lady egress seat Jan. 14, 2020 at Beale Air force Base, California. A D-ring is the component of an egress seat that a pilot pulls to eject. The purpose of a D-ring guard is to protect the D-ring and prevent the accidental activation of an egress seat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis A. Ruiz-Vazquez)
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No Margin For Error

Airman 1st Class Robert Dumbeck (left), 9th Maintenance Squadron aircrew egress systems journeyman, and Tech. Sgt. Cody Clark 9th MXS aircrew egress systems craftsman, inspect an egress seat D-ring before installing a D-ring guard, Jan. 16, 2020 at Beale Air Force Base, California. When a pilot pulls the D-ring, it fires an initiator that sends gas pressure to explosives. Each of these explosives fire at different items like the lap belt, inertia reel, and foot retractors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis A. Ruiz-Vazquez)
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