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During “high flights,” aircrew are required to wear full pressure suits, which protect the occupant from cockpit depressurization at altitudes where air is too thin to survive unaided. (U.S. Air Force photo by Charles Borsos)
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The ISR Mission

A U-2 Dragon Lady is prepared for takeoff, Mar. 17 , 2023, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The U-2 is a high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft that provides critical imagery during any phase of conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Juliana Londono)
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The ISR Mission

U.S. Air Force civilian Joshua Smith, 1st Reconnaissance Squadron U-2 instructor pilot, drives a chase car on the flightline Jan. 25, 2023, at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. Chase car drivers communicate with the pilot through radio to ensure a safe landing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Juliana Londono)
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Flying solo

A U-2 Dragon Lady pilot poses for a portrait inside a pressure suit at Beale Air Force Base, California, October 31, 2019. Pilots who are flying into the rim of the atmosphere require a specialized and custom suit to their measurements keeping them at a normal altitude while going to extreme elevations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes)
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Beale’s Bovines enjoy our Reconnaissance

A few cattle stand by a road near the flight line Dec. 7, 2018 at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. Beale is capable of housing approximately 2,000 cattle which eat invasive species and help with fire suppression. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan D. Viglianco)
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Beale’s Bovines enjoy our Reconnaissance

A herd of cattle stand near the flight line while A U-2 Dragon Lady flies behind them Dec. 7, 2018 at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. Alongside the U-2, the bovines are a unique feature of the base and there is a running tally of their population known as the cow count. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan D. Viglianco)
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Beale’s Bovines enjoy our Reconnaissance

A U-2 Dragon Lady performs a touch and go Dec. 7, 2018 at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. The U-2 is provides high-altitude Reconnaissance to commanders allowing them to make better warfighting decisions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan D. Viglianco)
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Beale’s Bovines enjoy our Reconnaissance

A U-2 Dragon Lady flies behind a barbed wire fence Dec. 7, 2018 at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. In addition to providing security, Beale’s barbed wire fences are used to contain cattle and keep them safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan D. Viglianco)
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Beale’s Bovines enjoy our Reconnaissance

A U-2 Dragon Lady flies above Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Dec. 7, 2018. The U-2 is capable of flying up to 70,000 feet when fulfilling its reconnaissance gathering mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan D. Viglianco)
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Beale’s Bovines enjoy our Reconnaissance

A U-2 Dragon Lady flies over Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Dec. 7, 2018. The U-2 is provides high-altitude Reconnaissance to commanders allowing them to make better warfighting decisions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan D. Viglianco)
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Beale’s Bovines enjoy our Reconnaissance

A cow stands in a field Dec. 7, 2018 at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. Beale participates in a grazing program where the base leases approximately 12,000 acres to ranchers for their cattle to graze from November through May. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan D. Viglianco)
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Free Rides: Beale partners with FedVan to reduce Airmen commuting cost

A FedVan is parked static next to a U-2 Dragon Lady display Aug. 24, 2018, at Beale Air Force Base, California. FedVan is a veteran owned and operated company, which offers federal employees a free commuting service option. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ramon A. Adelan)
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Yuba-Sutter Veteran Stand Down

A rememberance vest is on display during the Yuba-Sutter Stand Down Aug. 24, 2018, in Marysville, California. The Stand Down gives local veterans and their families the opportunity to seek services, such as dental, veteran benifits and social security, in a sigle location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ramon A. Adelan)
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Yuba-Sutter Veteran Stand Down

Col. Andy Clark, 9th Reconnaissance Wing commander, adresses participants and volunteers during the Yuba-Sutter Stand Down thanking them for their service and highlighting the services provided there Aug. 24, 2018, in Marysville, California.This Stand Down began in 1999 to serve the veteran community located in the Yuba-Sutter area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ramon A. Adelan)
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Yuba-Sutter Veteran Stand Down

Cynthia Verrill, Linda American Legion Post 807 commander, salutes the flag during the playing of the National Anthem during the Yuba-Sutter Stand Down Aug. 24, 2018, in Marysville, California.The Stand Down gives local veterans and their families the opportunity to seek services, such as dental, veteran benifits and social security, in a sigle location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ramon A. Adelan)
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Hook‘Em Up, Get‘Em High: The vital role of 9th PSPTS in high-altitude ISR

A U-2 Dragon Lady chase car driver watches members from the 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare an aircraft for takeoff Dec. 19, 2017, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Due to a limited range of view, the chase car driver’s job is to communicate and assist the pilot as they take off and land. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ramon A. Adelan)
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Hook‘Em Up, Get‘Em High: The vital role of 9th PSPTS in high-altitude ISR

A U-2 Dragon Lady takes off as a chase car driver watches the successful launch Dec. 19, 2017, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Due to a limited range of view, the chase car driver’s job is to communicate and assist the pilot as they take off and land. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ramon A. Adelan)
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Hook‘Em Up, Get‘Em High: The vital role of 9th PSPTS in high-altitude ISR

Capt. Robert (left), 1st Reconnaissance Squadron U-2 Dragon Lady pilot, walks toward an aircraft to prepare for takeoff with the assistance from Airman 1st Class Gangyoung Seo, 9th Physiological Support Squadron (PSPTS) launch and recovery technician, Dec. 19, 2017, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Seo and the members of the Launch and Recovery Element are responsible for preparing a pilot for flight and ensure the full-pressure suit and life support systems are fully functional to sustain altitudes up to 70,000 feet. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ramon A. Adelan)
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Hook‘Em Up, Get‘Em High: The vital role of 9th PSPTS in high-altitude ISR

Airman 1st Class Gangyoung Seo, 9th Physiological Support Squadron (PSPTS) launch and recovery technician, assists a U-2 Dragon Lady pilot, connecting him to the systems in an aircraft Dec. 19, 2017, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Due to the limited movement in the suit, pilots are assisted by 9th PSPTS technicians to suit up and enter and exit an aircraft. The technicians also ensure the full-pressure suit and life support systems are fully functional to sustain altitudes up to 70,000 feet. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ramon A. Adelan)
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Hook‘Em Up, Get‘Em High: The vital role of 9th PSPTS in high-altitude ISR

Master Sgt. Jeremy Nowak, 9th Physiological Support Squadron launch and recovery non-commissioned officer in charge, rechecks the functions of a full-pressure suit Dec. 19, 2017, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The Launch and Recovery Element conducts multiple checks of a full-pressure suit before flight, which begin the day prior and are redone when a pilot gets dressed and enters an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ramon A. Adelan)
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