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NASA astronaut visits Beale

Col. Phil Stewart, 9th Reconnaissance Wing commander, pursues a U-2 Dragon Lady in a mobile chase car at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Dec. 6, 2013. Stewart was escorting retired NASA astronaut Robert Gibson who was serving as a guest speaker at the wing holiday party. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bobby Cummings/Released)
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C.A.R.E. modifications

C.J. Gaecke (left) and Bryan Duran, Lockheed Martin structure mechanics, pose in front of the last U-2 of 22 to receive Cockpit Altitude Reduction Effort modifications on June 25, 2013 at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., to complete the project Lockheed Martin crews worked 10 hour shifts six days a week from September 2012 to June 2013. The upgrades virtually eliminate the risk of decompression sickness and hypoxia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bobby Cummings/Released)
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C.A.R.E. modifications

C.J. Gaecke (left) and Bryan Duran, Lockheed Martin structure mechanics, install the last piece of a U-2 aircraft modification on June 25, 2013 at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. The aircraft was one of 22 U-2 airframes to undergo Cockpit Altitude Reduction Effort modifications to enhance pilot safety. The upgrades virtually eliminate the risk of decompression sickness and hypoxia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bobby Cummings/Released)
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C.A.R.E. modifications

Brenden Osborn, Lockheed Martin structure mechanic, inspects Cockpit Altitude Reduction Effort modifications to a U-2 airframe on June 25, 2013 at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. Twenty-two U-2 aircraft received the modifications from September 2012 to June 2013. The upgrades virtually eliminate the risk of decompression sickness and hypoxia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bobby Cummings/Released)
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C.A.R.E. modifications

A detailed look at the Cockpit Altitude Reduction Efforts made to a U-2 aircraft June 25, 2013 at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. CARE modifications were made to 22 U-2 airframes at Beale to eliminate health risks pilots might endure during high altitude flights. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bobby Cummings/Released)
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C.A.R.E. modifications

C.J. Gaecke (left) and Bryan Duran, Lockheed Martin structure mechanics, install the last piece of a U-2 aircraft modification on June 25, 2013 at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. The aircraft was one of 22 U-2 airframes to undergo Cockpit Altitude Reduction Effort modifications to enhance pilot safety. The upgrades virtually eliminate the risk of decompression sickness and hypoxia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bobby Cummings/Released)
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C.A.R.E. modifications

C.J. Gaecke, a Lockheed Martin structure mechanic, explains Cockpit Altitude Reduction Effort modifications made to a U-2 airframe on June 25, 2013 at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. This aircraft was the last of 22 to receive such modifications at Beale. The upgrades virtually eliminate the risk of decompression sickness and hypoxia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bobby Cummings/Released)
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CARE modifications place pilots at better elevation

Ron Springer, Lockheed Martin aircraft structure mechanic, checks the inside of a cockpit of a U-2 intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft, at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Feb. 14, 2013. Lockheed mechanics are working on Cockpit Altitude Reduction Effort modifications to retrofit the older design of the U-2 cockpit for pilot safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shawn Nickel/Released)
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CARE modifications place pilots at better elevation

A U-2 Dragon Lady intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft sits partially dismantled for Cockpit Altitude Reduction Effort modifications in a phase dock at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Feb. 14, 2013. The upgrades will almost double the cabin pressure from 3.88 to 7.65 pounds per square inch, improving pilot safety and comfort. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shawn Nickel/Released)
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CARE modifications place pilots at better elevation

Ron Springer, Lockheed Martin aircraft structure mechanic, checks the inside of a cockpit of a U-2 intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft, at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Feb. 14, 2013. Lockheed mechanics are working on Cockpit Altitude Reduction Effort modifications to retrofit the older design of the U-2 cockpit for pilot safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shawn Nickel/Released)
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CARE modifications place pilots at better elevation

Greg Lonnie, Lockheed Martin aircraft structure mechanic, cuts aluminum to replace a skin piece from under the cockpit of a U-2 intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft, at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Feb. 14, 2013. Liquid from the urine collection device used during long high flights can leak and corrode the plane from the inside out. These parts have to be retrofitted from scratch to match the original specifications during Cockpit Altitude Reduction Effort modifications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shawn Nickel/Released)
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CARE modifications place pilots at better elevation

Jack Jackson, Lockheed Martin aircraft structure mechanic, checks rivets in the frame of a U-2 intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft, at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Feb. 14, 2013. Lockheed mechanics are working on Cockpit Altitude Reduction Effort modifications to retrofit the older design of the U-2 cockpit for pilot safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shawn Nickel/Released)
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U-2 Dragon Lady

A U.S. Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft prepares to land at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., on Jan. 25, 2013, after flying a routine sortie over the local area. Sorties consist of flying patterns and running through touch and go exercises. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Mr. John Schwab/ Released)
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U-2 Dragon Lady

A U.S. Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft prepares to takeoff for a training sortie at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Jan. 25, 2013. Sorties consist of flying patterns and running through touch and go exercises. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Mr. John Schwab/Released)
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U-2 Dragon Lady

A U.S. Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft lands at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., on Jan. 25, 2013, after flying a routine sortie over the local area. Sorties consist of flying patterns and running through touch and go exercises. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Mr. John Schwab/ Released)
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U-2 Dragon Lady

A U.S. Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft lands at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., on Jan. 25, 2013, after flying a routine sortie over the local area. Sorties consist of flying patterns and running through touch and go exercises. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Mr. John Schwab/ Released)
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U-2 Dragon Lady

A U.S. Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft lands at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., on Jan. 25, 2013, after flying a routine sortie over the local area. Sorties consist of flying patterns and running through touch and go exercises. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Mr. John Schwab/ Released)
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U-2 Dragon Lady

A U.S. Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft lands at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., on Jan. 25, 2013, after flying a routine sortie over the local area. Sorties consist of flying patterns and running through touch and go exercises. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Mr. John Schwab/ Released)
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U-2 Dragon Lady

A U.S. Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft lands at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., on Jan. 25, 2013, after flying a routine sortie over the local area. Sorties consist of flying patterns and running through touch and go exercises. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Mr. John Schwab/ Released)
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