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Beale Battery Shop

The 9th Maintenance Squadron Battery Shop charges a battery for use on a U-2 Dragon Lady, and T-38 Talon, Aug. 11, 2023, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The 9th MXS battery shop is responsible for the maintenance of the U-2 emergency and utility batteries, and the T-38 battery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frederick A. Brown)

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Beale Battery Shop

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Maxwell Karline, 9th Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental systems craftsmen, adjusts the “wet” weight of a silver zinc cell Aug. 11, 2023, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Wet batteries and their cells, such as the ones used on the U-2 Dragon Lady and the T-38 Talon, are typically found in aviation, contain liquid electrolytes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frederick A. Brown)

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Beale Battery Shop

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Maxwell Karline, 9th Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental systems craftsmen, adjusts the “wet” weight of a silver zinc cell Aug. 11, 2023, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Wet batteries and their cells, such as the ones used on the U-2 Dragon Lady and the T-38 Talon, are typically found in aviation, contain liquid electrolytes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frederick A. Brown)

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Beale Battery Shop

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Maxwell Karline, 9th Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental systems craftsmen, removes cells from a battery case used on the U-2 Dragon Lady, and the T-38 Talon, Aug. 11, 2023, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Once the cells are removed the “wet” weight can be adjusted and the cells charged so the battery can be used on its aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frederick A. Brown)

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Beale Battery Shop

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Maxwell Karline, 9th Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental systems craftsmen, removes hardware for disassembly of a battery used on the U-2 Dragon Lady, and the T-38 Talon, Aug. 11, 2023, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Once the cells are removed, the “wet” weight can be adjusted and the cells recharged so the battery can be returned to use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frederick A. Brown)

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Beale Battery Shop

Theodore Cochran, 9th Maintenance Squadron lead battery technician, explains the importance of checking the voltage of the battery used on the U-2 Dragon Lady, and the T-38 Talon, with a fluke multimeter, Aug. 11, 2023 at Beale Air Force Base, California. T-38 batteries are inspected for serviceability by performing a voltage check to ensure it meets technical data requirements. After three years of service, end of life discharge and disposal are performed on the T-38 batteries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frederick A. Brown)

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Beale Battery Shop

Theodore Cochran, 9th Maintenance Squadron lead battery technician, checks the voltage of the emergency battery used on the U-2 Dragon Lady, and the T-38 Talon, with a fluke multimeter Aug. 11, 2023, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The 9th MXS battery shop is responsible for the maintenance of the U-2 emergency and utility batteries, and the T-38 battery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frederick A. Brown)

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Beale Battery Shop

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Maxwell Karline, 9th Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental systems craftsmen disassembles of a battery used on the U-2 Dragon Lady, and the T-38 Talon, Aug. 11, 2023 at Beale Air Force Base, California. The U-2 Dragon Lady’s utility battery is used for regular operation, while the emergency battery is the last source of power available during an emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Frederick A. Brown)

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Beale Battery Shop

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mary Daria, 9th Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental systems craftsmen, uses a speed handle to tighten the lid on a battery case Aug. 11, 2023, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The process helps the thread to catch the nutplate so the battery can be ready for installation onto the U-2 Dragon Lady, and T-38 Talon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frederick A. Brown)

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Don't Let the Sun Ruin Your Fun

Traffic cones line the road side on Beale Air Force Base, California on Aug. 7, 2023. Roadside workers put the cones out to alert drivers of their presence and so the drivers know to stay cautious in the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Pentzer)

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Don't Let the Sun Ruin Your Fun

A raccoon pokes its head out of a sewage pipe on Beale Air Force Base, California, Aug. 4, 2023. The raccoon and three baby raccoons were found in the sewage pipe and retrieved safely. (Courtesy photo)

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E3 Sentry plays critical role in Red Flag, Bamboo Eagle exercises

A Boeing E-3 Sentry (AWACS) departs Nellis Air Force Base to participate in Red Flag Jan. 16, 2024. Red Flag provides realistic training that imitates the pacing threat’s investment in hyper sonics, artificial intelligence and counter space capabilities. (U.S. Air Force Photo by William Lewis)

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Beale’s STEM Capabilities Inspire a New Generation

Members of the Air Force Recruiting Service, and Beale members pose for a group photo in front of a T-38 Talon with students from For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST), and its founder Dean Kamen, Aug. 3, 2023, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Created to develop students into science and technology leaders, FIRST has partnered with the Air Force Recruiting Service for a decade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frederick A. Brown)

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Don't Let the Sun Ruin Your Fun

A prescribed burn area on Beale Air Force Base, California, Aug. 4, 2023. Prescribed burns are conducted on base routinely to reduce the risk of wildfires. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Pentzer)

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Beale’s STEM Capabilities Inspire a New Generation

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Shawn-Anthony Wade, a 9th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, shows Azalia Mutebi, a student with For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) the operational features of the firetruck during a base tour Aug. 3, 2023, at Beale Air Force Base, California. FIRST develops students into science and technology leaders by teaching and providing opportunities to learn about the STEM field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frederick A. Brown)

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Beale’s STEM Capabilities Inspire a New Generation

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Cole, 1st Reconnaissance Squadron pilot, shows Charles Hinky and Evan White, students with For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST), the various controls in the cockpit of a T-38 Talon during a base tour Aug. 3, 2023, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Created to develop students into science and technology leaders, FIRST has partnered with the Air Force Recruiting Service for a decade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frederick A. Brown)

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Beale’s STEM Capabilities Inspire a New Generation

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Cole, 1st Reconnaissance Squadron pilot, shows Azalia Mutebi, a student with For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST), the various controls in the cockpit of a T-38 Talon during a base tour Aug. 3, 2023, at Beale Air Force Base, California. FIRST develops students into science and technology leaders by teaching and providing opportunities to learn about the STEM field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frederick A. Brown)

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Beale’s STEM Capabilities Inspire a New Generation

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Connor Ely, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance technician, shows Azalia Mutebi, a student with For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST), explosive ordnance disposal Personal Protective Gear during a base tour Aug. 3, 2023, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Created to develop students into science and technology leaders, FIRST has partnered with the Air Force Recruiting Service for a decade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frederick A. Brown)

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Beale’s STEM Capabilities Inspire a New Generation

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Connor Ely, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance technician, shows Azalia Mutebi, a student with For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST), how to put on explosive ordnance disposal Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during a base tour Aug. 3, 2023, at Beale Air Force Base, California. FIRST develops students into science and technology leaders by teaching and providing opportunities to learn about the STEM field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frederick A. Brown)

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Beale’s STEM Capabilities Inspire a New Generation

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Hunter Rudnik, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance technician, demonstrates the T-7 Explosive Ordnance Disposal robot to students with For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST), during a base tour Aug. 3, 2023, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Created to develop students into science and technology leaders, FIRST has partnered with the Air Force Recruiting Service for a decade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frederick A. Brown)

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