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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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Poland Cyber Command and 16th AF, strengthen Information Warfare together

Lt. Gen. Kevin Kennedy, 16th Air Force commander (fifth from the left), shakes hands with Polish Maj. Gen. Karol Molenda, Commander, Poland Cyber Command, at Cyber Command Headquarters, Poland, during a group photo of 16th Air Force leadership and Poland Cyber Command leadership, Aug. 21, 2023. Bilateral engagements like this cultivate partnerships to better coordinate information warfare operations and converge NATO defense capabilities. (Courtesy photo)

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Poland Cyber Command and 16th AF, strengthen Information Warfare together

Lt. Gen. Kevin Kennedy, 16th Air Force commander, receives a welcome plaque from Polish Maj. Gen. Karol Molenda, Commander, Poland Cyber Command, at Cyber Command Headquarters, Poland, Aug. 21, 2023. During this time of worldwide information environment competition, 16th Air Force officials work with Poland and other allies and partners to increase operational effectiveness and mature information warfare. (Courtesy photo)

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Maj. Gen. Hensley Tour

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Thomas Hensley, 16th Air Force deputy commander, talks with a U-2 Dragonlady pilot in a U-2 chase car on Beale Air Force Base, California, Aug. 24, 2023. Maj. Gen. Hensley received a chase car ride to better understand how the U-2 Dragonlady operates. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Pentzer)

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Maj. Gen. Hensley Tour

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Thomas Hensley, 16th Air Force deputy commander, is greeted by Col. Craig Bailey, 9th Maintenance Group commander, on Beale Air Force Base, California, Aug. 24, 2023. Maj. Gen. Hensley visited the 9th MXG during an infrastructure tour of Beale AFB and was briefed on how the U-2 Dragonlady functions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Pentzer)

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Maj. Gen. Hensley Tour

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Thomas Hensley, 16th Air Force deputy commander, greets members from the 940th Air Refueling Wing on Beale Air Force Base, California, Aug. 24, 2023. Hensley visited the 940th ARW and learned about the different tenant units on Beale during a base infrastructure tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Pentzer)

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Maj. Gen. Hensley Tour

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Thomas Hensley, 16th Air Force deputy commander, gets briefed by Calvin Hendrix, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron deputy base civil engineer, on Beale Air Force Base, California, Aug. 24, 2023. Hensley received an overview of the base and its facilities and how they are unique to Beale AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Pentzer)

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Maj. Gen. Hensley Tour

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Thomas Hensley, 16th Air Force deputy commander, and 9th Reconnaissance Wing leaders pose for a group photo on Beale Air Force Base, California, Aug. 24, 2023. During a tour of Beale AFB, Hensley received an overview of the base and the wildfire prevention measures conducted on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Pentzer)

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Air Force Combat Operations Competition 2023

U.S. Air Force Airmen from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, 509th Munitions Squadron, build GBU-54 munitions in MOPP gear to simulate continuing warfighting capabilities in the event of a CBRN attack during the Air Force Combat Operations Competition (AFCOCOMP), Aug. 23, 2023, at Beale AFB, California. AFCOCOMP is a one-week high-intensity munitions competition between teams from each Major Command across the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frederick A. Brown)

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Air Force Combat Operations Competition 2023

U.S. Air Force Airmen from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, 509th Munitions Squadron, build GBU-54 munitions in MOPP gear to simulate building munitions even in the event of a CBRN attack during the Air Force Combat Operations Competition, Aug. 23, 2023, at Beale AFB, California. There are eight teams competing in eight munitions-themed events meant to test the skills required of ammunition troops during warfighting operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frederick A. Brown)

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Air Force Combat Operations Competition 2023

U.S. Air Force Airmen from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, 509th Munitions Squadron, build GBU-54 munitions using the munitions assembly conveyer during the Air Force Combat Operations Competition, Aug. 23, 2023, at Beale AFB, California. The MAC is a piece of equipment used to build medium to large scale fragmentation orders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frederick A. Brown)

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Air Force Combat Operations Competition 2023

U.S. Air Force Airmen from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, 509th Munitions Squadron, build GBU-54 munitions as part of an event during the Air Force Combat Operations Competition, Aug. 23, 2023, at Beale AFB, California. There are eight teams competing in eight munitions-themed events meant to test the skills required of ammunition troops during warfighting operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frederick A. Brown)

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Air Force Combat Operations Competition 2023

U.S. Air Force Airmen from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, 509th Munitions Squadron, build GBU-54 munitions as part of an event during the Air Force Combat Operations Competition, Aug. 23, 2023, at Beale AFB, California. AFCOCOMP is a one-week high-intensity munitions competition between teams from each Major Command across the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frederick A. Brown)

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Air Force Combat Operations Competition 2023

U.S. Air Force Airmen from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, build a cargo palette to load munitions during the Air Force Combat Operations Competition, Aug. 22, 2023, at Beale AFB, California. The cargo palettes are utilized to store essential items to build munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frederick A. Brown)

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Air Force Combat Operations Competition 2023

U.S. Air Force Airmen from Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, 51st Munitions Squadron, ensure the forward strake of the GBU-38 munition is aligned while building munitions for the Air Force Combat Operations Competition, Aug. 22, 2023, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Aligning the forward strake keeps the munitions stable during flight to prevent it from going off course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frederick A. Brown)

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