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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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Releasing the Dragon: 9th AMXS maintainers’ U-2 launch operations

A 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron team tows a U-2 Dragon Lady June 26, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. U-2 maintainers provide support to 9th Reconnaissance Wing operations around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)

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Releasing the Dragon: 9th AMXS maintainers’ U-2 launch operations

A U-2 Dragon Lady takes off June 26, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Maintainers perform pre- and post-flight inspections of the U-2 to ensure its serviceability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)

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Releasing the Dragon: 9th AMXS maintainers’ U-2 launch operations

A 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintainer communicates with a U-2 Dragon Lady pilot June 26, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The 9th AMXS maintainers are responsible for launching and recovering the U-2 before and after sorties flown at Beale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)

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Releasing the Dragon: 9th AMXS maintainers’ U-2 launch operations

A 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron team recover a U-2 Dragon Lady June 26, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. 9th AMXS maintainers are responsible for launching and recovering the U-2 before and after sorties flown at Beale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)

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Releasing the Dragon: 9th AMXS maintainers’ U-2 launch operations

A U-2 Dragon Lady pilot prepares for a sortie June 26, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. U-2 maintainers provide support to 9th Reconnaissance Wing operations around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)

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Releasing the Dragon: 9th AMXS maintainers’ U-2 launch operations

A 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron team waits to greet a U-2 Dragon Lady pilot June 26, 2019 at Beale Air Force Base, California. Maintainers perform pre- and post-flight inspections of the U-2 to ensure its serviceability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)

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Releasing the Dragon: 9th AMXS maintainers’ U-2 launch operations

A 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintainer tightens a bolt on a U-2 Dragon Lady June 26, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The 9th AMXS maintainers are responsible for launching and recovering the U-2 before and after sorties flown at Beale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)

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Releasing the Dragon: 9th AMXS maintainers’ U-2 launch operations

A U-2 Dragon Lady pilot shakes a 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintainer’s hand June 26, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. U-2 maintainers provide support to 9th Reconnaissance Wing operations around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)

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Releasing the Dragon: 9th AMXS maintainers’ U-2 launch operations

A 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintainer signals a U-2 Dragon Lady June 26, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. U-2 maintainers provide support to 9th Reconnaissance Wing operations around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)

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12th AMU keeps Global Hawks flying

An RQ-4 Global Hawk takes off June 5, 2018, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The RQ-4 platform has amassed more than 200,000 flight hours and is currently used to support Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Tristan D. Viglianco)

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12th AMU keeps Global Hawks flying

An RQ-4 Global Hawk taxis to the runway June 5, 2018, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The RQ-4 is a remotely piloted aircraft, which is used to provide high-altitude intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance to commanders in wartime and contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Tristan D. Viglianco)

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12th AMU keeps Global Hawks flying

Senior Airman Evan Williams, 12th Aircraft Maintenance Unit RQ-4 Global Hawk avionics technician, performs a preflight inspection June 5, 2018, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The RQ-4 platform has amassed more than 200,000 flight hours and is currently used to support Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Tristan D. Viglianco)

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12th AMU keeps Global Hawks flying

Senior Airman Evan Williams, 12th Aircraft Maintenance Unit RQ-4 Global Hawk avionics technician, interfaces with an RQ-4 June 5, 2018, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The RQ-4 is a remotely piloted aircraft, which is used to provide high-altitude intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance to commanders in wartime and contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Tristan D. Viglianco)

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12th AMU keeps Global Hawks flying

12th Aircraft Maintenance Unit RQ-4 Global Hawk maintainers prepare an RQ-4 for a flight June 5, 2018, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The RQ-4 platform has amassed more than 200,000 flight hours and is currently used to support Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Tristan D. Viglianco)

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