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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. William Campbell, 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron assistant chief, assigned to the 22nd Air Task Force (ATF) assists in tent build-up as part of the advanced echelon (ADVON) team in preparation for Exercise Northern Strike 25-2 (NS 25-2) at Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, Michigan, Aug. 2, 2025. The ADVON team prepared the training area for NS 25-2 participants to conduct expeditionary operations and enhance mission readiness. Northern Strike is a premier reserve component training event that focuses on joint readiness training to build interoperability and strengthen partnerships in an all-domain environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Robert Nichols)

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U.S. Airmen from various installations assigned to the 22nd Air Task Force (ATF) begin tent build-up as part of the advanced echelon (ADVON) team in preparation for Exercise Northern Strike 25-2 (NS 25-2) at Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, Michigan, Aug. 2, 2025. The ADVON team prepared the training area for NS 25-2 participants to conduct expeditionary operations and enhance mission readiness. Northern Strike is a premier reserve component training event that focuses on joint readiness training to build interoperability and strengthen partnerships in an all-domain environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Robert Nichols)

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U.S. Air Force Col. William J. Watkins, 22nd Air Task Force (ATF) commander, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Erick Lizarraga, 22nd ATF command chief, right, welcome arriving participants at Fort Custer, Michigan, Aug. 3, 2025. Following their arrival, participants received briefings on exercise objectives, operational expectations, logistical arrangements and key coordination points to ensure a unified approach throughout NS 25-2. Northern Strike is a premier reserve component training event that focuses on joint readiness training to build interoperability and strengthen partnerships in an all-domain environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chelsea Arana)

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U.S. Airmen from various installations assigned to the 22nd Air Task Force (ATF) unload luggage in preparation for Exercise Northern Strike 25-2 (NS 25-2) at Fort Custer, Michigan, Aug. 3, 2025. Following their arrival, participants received briefings on exercise objectives, operational expectations, logistical arrangements and key coordination points to ensure a unified approach throughout NS 25-2. Northern Strike is a premier reserve component training event that focuses on joint readiness training to build interoperability and strengthen partnerships in an all-domain environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chelsea Arana)

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U.S. Air Force Col. William J. Watkins, center right 22nd Air Task Force (ATF) commander and Chief Master Sgt. Erick Lizarraga, left, 22nd ATF command chief, welcome arriving participants at Fort Custer, Michigan, Aug. 3, 2025. Following their arrival, participants received briefings on exercise objectives, operational expectations, logistical arrangements and key coordination points to ensure a unified approach throughout NS 25-2. Northern Strike is a premier reserve component training event that focuses on joint readiness training to build interoperability and strengthen partnerships in an all-domain environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chelsea Arana)

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U.S. Airmen from various installations assigned to the 22nd Air Task Force (ATF) listen to instructions in preparation for Exercise Northern Strike 25-2 (NS 25-2) at Fort Custer, Michigan, Aug. 3, 2025. Participants received briefings on objectives, operational expectations, logistical arrangements and key coordination points to ensure a unified approach throughout exercise NS 25-2. Northern Strike is a premier reserve component training event that focuses on joint readiness training to build interoperability and strengthen partnerships in an all-domain environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chelsea Arana)

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U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Lela Buda, 22nd Combat Air Base Squadron (CABS) Force Support Squadron officer, briefs Soldiers in preparation for Exercise Northern Strike 25-2 (NS 25-2) at Fort Custer, Michigan, Aug. 3, 2025. Participants received briefings on exercise objectives, operational expectations, logistical arrangements and key coordination points to ensure a unified approach throughout NS 25-2. Northern Strike is a premier reserve component training event that focuses on joint readiness training to build interoperability and strengthen partnerships in an all-domain environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chelsea Arana)

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U.S. Air Force Col. William J. Watkins, 22nd Air Task Force (ATF) commander, briefs Soldiers in preparation for Exercise Northern Strike 25-2 (NS 25-2) at Fort Custer, Michigan, Aug. 3, 2025. Participants received briefings on exercise objectives, operational expectations, logistical arrangements and key coordination points to ensure a unified approach throughout NS 25-2. Northern Strike is a premier reserve component training event that focuses on joint readiness training to build interoperability and strengthen partnerships in an all-domain environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chelsea Arana)

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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Erick Lizarraga, right, 22nd Air Task Force (ATF) command chief, speaks to in-processing personnel in preparation for Exercise Northern Strike 25-2 (NS 25-2) at Fort Custer, Michigan, Aug. 3, 2025. Airmen and leadership received briefings on exercise objectives, operational expectations, logistical arrangements and key coordination points to ensure a unified approach throughout NS 25-2. Northern Strike is a premier reserve component training event that focuses on joint readiness training to build interoperability and strengthen partnerships in an all-domain environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chelsea Arana)

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U.S. Air Force Col. William J. Watkins, center left, 22nd Air Task Force (ATF) commander, in-processes in preparation for Exercise Northern Strike 25-2 (NS 25-2) at Fort Custer, Michigan, Aug. 3, 2025. Watkins completed administrative check-ins, received a mission briefing and coordinated with participating units to align operational objectives for the exercise. Northern Strike is a premier reserve component training event that focuses on joint readiness training to build interoperability and strengthen partnerships in an all-domain environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chelsea Arana)

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U.S. Airmen from various installations assigned to the 22nd Air Task Force (ATF) arrive at the in-processing auditorium in preparation for Exercise Northern Strike 25-2 (NS 25-2) at Fort Custer, Michigan, Aug. 3, 2025.

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Team Beale conducts historic U-2 Dragon Lady flight, 11 years in the making

A U.S. Air Force member of the 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepares a 9th Reconnaissance Wing TU-2S Dragon Lady piloted by Cory “ULTRALORD” Bartholomew, 1st Reconnaissance Squadron (RS) assigned flight safety officer and U-2 instructor pilot, and Lt. Col. “JETHRO”, 1st RS instructor pilot and U-2 chief pilot, at Beale Air Force Base (AFB), California, Aug. 1st, 2025. “ULTRALORD” and “JETHRO”’s flight took place on the 70th anniversary of the U-2’s first flight and broke the endurance records for the U-2, flying longer than 14 hours and traveled over 6,000 nautical miles. This flight tested the capabilities of the U-2 and its pilots to its limit and showcased Beale AFB’s capacity as a power projection platform to rapidly respond to adversary actions anywhere in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Frederick A. Brown)

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Team Beale conducts historic U-2 Dragon Lady flight, 11 years in the making

Cory “ULTRALORD” Bartholomew, 1st Reconnaissance Squadron (RS) assigned flight safety officer and U-2 instructor pilot, and Lt. Col. “JETHRO”, 1st RS instructor pilot and U-2 chief pilot, pose with all the members who made their flight possible, including from the 9th Reconnaissance Wing, 1st RS, 9th Physiological Support Squadron, and 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, after landing a TU-2S Dragon Lady at Beale Air Force Base (AFB), California, Aug. 1st, 2025. “ULTRALORD” and “JETHRO”’s flight took place on the 70th anniversary of the U-2’s first flight and broke the endurance records for the U-2, flying longer than 14 hours and traveled over 6,000 nautical miles. This flight tested the capabilities of the U-2 and its pilots to its limit and showcased Beale AFB’s capacity as a power projection platform to rapidly respond to adversary actions anywhere in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Frederick A. Brown)

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Team Beale conducts historic U-2 Dragon Lady flight, 11 years in the making

U.S. Air Force Col. Keagan McLeese, 9th Reconnaissance Wing commander, coins Cory “ULTRALORD” Bartholomew, 1st Reconnaissance Squadron (RS) assigned flight safety officer, after also coining Lt. Col. “JETHRO”, 1st RS instructor pilot and U-2 chief pilot, after they landed a 9th Reconnaissance Wing TU-2S Dragon Lady at Beale Air Force Base (AFB), California, July 31st, 2025. “ULTRALORD” flew with Lt. Col. “JETHRO”, 1st RS instructor pilot and U-2 chief pilot on the 70th anniversary of the U-2’s first flight and broke the endurance records for the U-2, flying longer than 14 hours and traveled over 6,000 nautical miles. This flight tested the capabilities of the U-2 and its pilots to its limit and showcased Beale AFB’s capacity as a power projection platform to rapidly respond to adversary actions anywhere in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Frederick A. Brown)

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Team Beale conducts historic U-2 Dragon Lady flight, 11 years in the making

Cory “ULTRALORD” Bartholomew, 1st Reconnaissance Squadron (RS) assigned flight safety officer and U-2 instructor pilot, and Lt. Col. “JETHRO”, 1st RS instructor pilot and U-2 chief pilot, are greeted by members of the 9th Reconnaissance Wing, after landing a TU-2S Dragon Lady at Beale Air Force Base (AFB), California, Aug. 1st, 2025. “ULTRALORD” and “JETHRO”’s flight took place on the 70th anniversary of the U-2’s first flight and broke the endurance records for the U-2, flying longer than 14 hours and traveled over 6,000 nautical miles. This flight tested the capabilities of the U-2 and its pilots to its limit and showcased Beale AFB’s capacity as a power projection platform to rapidly respond to adversary actions anywhere in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Frederick A. Brown)

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Team Beale conducts historic U-2 Dragon Lady flight, 11 years in the making

Cory “ULTRALORD” Bartholomew, 1st Reconnaissance Squadron (RS) assigned flight safety officer and U-2 instructor pilot, and Lt. Col. “JETHRO”, 1st RS instructor pilot and U-2 chief pilot, celebrate after landing a 9th Reconnaissance Wing TU-2S Dragon Lady at Beale Air Force Base (AFB), California, Aug. 1st, 2025. “ULTRALORD” and “JETHRO”’s flight took place on the 70th anniversary of the U-2’s first flight and broke the endurance records for the U-2, flying longer than 14 hours and traveled over 6,000 nautical miles. This flight tested the capabilities of the U-2 and its pilots to its limit and showcased Beale AFB’s capacity as a power projection platform to rapidly respond to adversary actions anywhere in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Frederick A. Brown)

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Team Beale conducts historic U-2 Dragon Lady flight, 11 years in the making

A 9th Reconnaissance Wing TU-2S Dragon Lady piloted by Cory “ULTRALORD” Bartholomew, 1st Reconnaissance Squadron (RS) assigned flight safety officer and U-2 instructor pilot, and Lt. Col. “JETHRO”, 1st RS instructor pilot and U-2 chief pilot, lands at Beale Air Force Base (AFB), California, Aug. 1st, 2025. “ULTRALORD” and “JETHRO”’s flight took place on the 70th anniversary of the U-2’s first flight and broke the endurance records for the U-2, flying longer than 14 hours and traveled over 6,000 nautical miles. This flight tested the capabilities of the U-2 and its pilots to its limit and showcased Beale AFB’s capacity as a power projection platform to rapidly respond to adversary actions anywhere in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Frederick A. Brown)