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ACC commander immersed in U-2 reconnaissance mission

Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command, receives a brief on U-2 Dragon Lady ejection procedures from Lt. Col. Charles, 9th Operations Group deputy commander, Sept. 4, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Holmes visited the 9th Reconnaissance Wing where he was immersed in all aspects of the reconnaissance mission. During the visit, Holmes worked with the 9th Maintenance Group, 9th Physiological Support Squadron, and 9th OG for his immersion, which included a high-flight in the U-2. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)
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Keri Merski, 9th Force Support Squadron community readiness specialist, briefs Kathy Hostage (far right) on resilience training, a briefing normally given during the First Term Airman Course at the Airman and Family Readiness Center, Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Nov. 7, 2011. Mrs. Hostage visited Beale with her husband, Gen. Mike Hostage, commander of Air Combat Command, to meet with wing members and gain a better understanding of the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chandresh V. Bhakta/Released)
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ACC commander visits Beale

Maj. Raymond Tierney, U-2 Federal Laboratory director, center, briefs U.S. Air Force Gen. Mark Kelly, right, commander of Air Combat Command, and U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. David Wade, Air Combat Command, about the organization’s stand-up and recent projects, Dec. 4, 2020, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The U-2 Federal Laboratory is the first of its kind in the Department of Defense, offering a small team of experts tackling challenges through creation, development, acquisition, and testing of new technologies with the purpose of shaping how the service maintains an advantage over near peers and adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Colville McFee)
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ACC commander visits Beale

U.S. Air Force Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command, left, coins Staff Sgt. Anesica Petty, 9th Security Forces Squadron, center, for her superior performance and recent achievements, Dec. 4, 2020, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Petty, an instructor for the unit, was integral to the installation of a $250,000, state-of-the-art firearms training simulator enabling personnel to receive virtual interactions in hostile environments to test and train stress responses for its law enforcement and security professionals. This achievement further ensured continuation of training despite COVID-19 challenges as the equipment offers training within physical distancing requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason W. Cochran)
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ACC commander visits Beale

U.S. Air Force Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command speaks to a U-2 pilot after conducting a training sortie, Dec. 3, 2020, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Beale’s serves as the training pipeline for development of highly skilled U-2 pilots capable of forward deployments to locations across the globe where they will execute high-altitude, all-weather surveillance and reconnaissance, day or night, in direct support of U.S. and allied forces worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason W. Cochran)
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ACC commander visits Beale

U.S. Air Force Gen. Mark Kelly, left, commander of Air Combat Command engages with Col. Heather Fox, 9th Reconnaissance Wing commander, as he begins a mission, Airmen, and capabilities immersion at Beale Air Force Base, Dec. 3, 2020. The 9th Reconnaissance Wing is responsible for providing national and theater command authorities with timely, reliable, high-quality, high-altitude reconnaissance that influence surveillance and intelligence product and capabilities on a global scale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason W. Cochran)
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ACC commander visits Beale

Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command, meets with members of Team Beale July 26, 2017, at Beale Air Force Base, California. During his visit Holmes toured various facilities and met with Airmen from across base.(U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Justin Parsons)
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ACC Commander visits Beale, takes high flight

Gen. William M. Fraser III, commander of Air Combat Command, exercises on an elliptical machine at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Jan. 10 prior to suiting up for a high-altitude chamber session. The 10-minute workout helps to expedite the removal of nitrogen in the body. (U.S. Air Force photo/9th Reconnaissance Wing Public Affairs)
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ACC Commander visits Beale, takes high flight

Gen. William M. Fraser III, commander of Air Combat Command, gets strapped into the high-altitude chamber at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Jan. 10 for a decompression test. The chamber session familiarized the general with the pressure suit and flying at high altitudes. (U.S. Air Force photo/9th Reconnaissance Wing Public Affairs)
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ACC Commander visits Beale, takes high flight

Gen. William M. Fraser III, commander of Air Combat Command, looks in the mirror as he tenses up while ascending in the high-altitude chamber at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Jan. 10. The ascent to 70,000 feet causes the pressure suit to inflate, keeping the body at an altitude of 35,000 feet. (U.S. Air Force photo/9th Reconnaissance Wing Public Affairs)
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ACC Commander visits Beale, takes high flight

Gen. William M. Fraser III, commander of Air Combat Command, checks out the cockpit of the U-2 Dragon Lady at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Jan. 11 before taking off for a high-flight. The general took the flight to learn more about the unique requirements of Beale’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/9th Reconnaissance Wing Public Affairs)
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ACC Commander visits Beale, takes high flight

Gen. William M. Fraser III, commander of Air Combat Command, steps down from a U-2 Dragon Lady at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Jan. 11, following a high-flight. General Fraser’s visit to Beale included an in-depth briefing on the 9th Reconnaissance Wing’s mission and meeting with Airmen to hear their concerns and questions. (U.S. Air Force photo/9th Reconnaissance Wing Public Affairs)
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ACC commander visits flying wings

U.S. Air Force Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command, is saluted by Col. Spencer Thomas, 9th Reconnaissance Wing vice commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Matthew King, 9th Reconnaissance Wing command chief, as he arrives at Beale Air Force Base, July 22, 2020. Holmes is currently visiting Beale to provide commander’s intent regarding training priorities, share information about recent mishaps with instructors and leaders, and update Airmen on challenges facing ACC and the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee)
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ACC commander visits flying wings

U.S. Air Force Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command, elbow touch while social distancing by Col. Spencer Thomas, 9th Reconnaissance Wing vice commander, as he arrives at Beale Air Force Base, July 22, 2020.Holmes is currently visiting Beale to provide commander’s intent regarding training priorities, share information about recent mishaps with instructors and leaders, and update Airmen on challenges facing ACC and the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee)
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ACC commander visits flying wings

U.S. Air Force Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command, elbow touch while social distancing by Chief Master Sgt. Matthew King, 9th Reconnaissance Wing command chief, as he arrives at Beale Air Force Base, July 22, 2020. Holmes is currently visiting Beale to provide commander’s intent regarding training priorities, share information about recent mishaps with instructors and leaders, and update Airmen on challenges facing ACC and the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee)
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ACC commander visits flying wings

U.S. Air Force Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command, exits the bus while departing at Beale Air Force Base, July 22, 2020. Holmes is currently visiting Beale to provide commander’s intent regarding training priorities, share information about recent mishaps with instructors and leaders, and update Airmen on challenges facing ACC and the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee)
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ACC commander visits flying wings

Col. Spencer Thomas, 9th Reconnaissance Wing vice commander (right) and Chief Master Sgt. Matthew King, 9th Reconnaissance Wing command chief, salutes the aircraft as U.S. Air Force Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command arrives at Beale Air Force Base, July 22, 2020. Holmes is currently visiting Beale to provide commander’s intent regarding training priorities, share information about recent mishaps with instructors and leaders, and update Airmen on challenges facing ACC and the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee)
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ACE exercise advances 9th Reconnaissance Wing and 55th Wing operations

A U.S. Air Force 9th Reconnaissance Wing U-2 Dragon Lady is photographed on the base flightline after a sortie during Dragon Flag EAST, April 5, 2023, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. The 55th Wing provided 9th RW maintainers, logisticians, intelligence analysts, pilots, photojournalists and aircraft with the space and support needed to execute the U-2 mission. The integration of the two wings assessed and advanced Agile Combat Employment (ACE) and Multi-Capable Airmen (MCA). (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Juliana Londono)
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ACE exercise advances 9th Reconnaissance Wing and 55th Wing operations

A U.S. Navy Master of Arms and a U.S. Air Force 55th Security Forces Squadron defender stand guard in front of a U-2 Dragon Lady during Dragon Flag EAST, April 5, 2023, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. The 9th Reconnaissance Wing and 55th Wing teamed with the U.S. Navy to practice joint interoperability in Agile Combat Employment (ACE) and operational scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Juliana Londono)
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ACE exercise advances 9th Reconnaissance Wing and 55th Wing operations

A U.S. Air Force 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental systems craftsman drives a pogo truck following a U-2 Dragon Lady and chase car after landing during Dragon Flag EAST, April 5, 2023, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. 9th Reconnaissance Wing Airmen followed the aircraft to place the pogos under the wings after recovery from a high altitude flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Juliana Londono)
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