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Civilian U-2 Instructor Pilots, Making History and Training the Nation's Future Fleet of U-2 Pilots

A U-2 Dragon Lady piloted by retired Lt. Col. Jonathan Huggins, 1st Reconnaissance Squadron U-2 instructor pilot, prepares for landing July 31, 2020 at Beale Air Force Base, California. The bicycle-type landing gear and low-altitude handling characteristics of the U-2 require precise control inputs during landing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis A. Ruiz-Vazquez)

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Civilian U-2 Instructor Pilots, Making History and Training the Nation's Future Fleet of U-2 Pilots

A U-2 piloted by retired Lt. Col Jonathan Huggins, 1st Reconnaissance Squadron U-2 instructor pilot, prepares for takeoff July 31, 2020 at Beale Air Force Base, California. U-2 pilots have limited forward visibility due to the extended aircraft nose combined with the slight upward tilt of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis A. Ruiz-Vazquez.)

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Civilian U-2 Instructor Pilots, Making History and Training the Nation's Future Fleet of U-2 Pilots

Retired Lt. Col Jonathan Huggins, 1st Reconnaissance Squadron U-2 instructor pilot, prepares to taxi a U-2 Dragon Lady before takeoff July 31, 2020 at Beale Air Force Base, California. The U-2 Dragon Lady is widely accepted as the most difficult aircraft in the world to fly with only about 16 new pilots coming into the U-2 program each year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis A. Ruiz-Vazquez)

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Civilian U-2 Instructor Pilots, Making History and Training the Nation's Future Fleet of U-2 Pilots

Retired Lt. Col Jonathan Huggins, 1st Reconnaissance Squadron U-2 instructor pilot, performs a preflight inspection before takeoff July 31, 2020 at Beale Air Force Base, California. Huggins retired on Sep. 26, 2014 and has served as a U-2 pilot instructor for 15 of the 18 years he’s been flying the U-2 as an active duty pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis A. Ruiz-Vazquez)

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Civilian U-2 Instructor Pilots, Making History and Training the Nation's Future Fleet of U-2 Pilots

Retired Lt. Col Jonathan Huggins, 1st Reconnaissance Squadron U-2 instructor pilot, performs a preflight inspection before takeoff July 31, 2020 at Beale Air Force Base, California. Civilian U-2 instructor pilots don an orange flight suit, symbolic to the history of the U-2 pilots who wore them in the past. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis A. Ruiz-Vazquez)

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Civilian U-2 Instructor Pilots, Making History and Training the Nation's Future Fleet of U-2 Pilots

Retired Lt. Col. Jonathan Huggins, 1st Reconnaissance Squadron U-2 flight instructor pilot, steps out of a U-2 after a solo flight July 31, 2020 at Beale Air Force Base, California. Huggins last flew a U-2 solo over five and a half years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis A. Ruiz-Vazquez)

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Civilian U-2 Instructor Pilots, Making History and Training the Nation's Future Fleet of U-2 Pilots

A U-2 Dragon Lady piloted by retired Lt. Col. Jonathan Huggins, 1st Reconnaissance Squadron U-2 instructor pilot, prepares for landing July 31, 2020 at Beale Air Force Base, California. The bicycle-type landing gear and low-altitude handling characteristics of the U-2 require precise control inputs during landing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis A. Ruiz-Vazquez)

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Civilian U-2 Instructor Pilots, Making History and Training the Nation's Future Fleet of U-2 Pilots

A U-2 Dragon Lady piloted by retired Lt. Col. Jonathan Huggins, 1st Reconnaissance Squadron U-2 instructor pilot, flies over Beale Air Force Base, California July 31, 2020. The bicycle-type landing gear and low-altitude handling characteristics of the U-2 require precise control inputs during landing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis A. Ruiz-Vazquez)

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Civilian U-2 Instructor Pilots, Making History and Training the Nation's Future Fleet of U-2 Pilots

Retired Lt. Col Jonathan Huggins, 1st Reconnaissance Squadron U-2 instructor pilot, prepares to taxi a U-2 Dragon Lady before takeoff July 31, 2020 at Beale Air Force Base, California. The U-2 Dragon Lady is widely accepted as the most difficult aircraft in the world to fly with only about 16 new pilots coming into the U-2 program each year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis A. Ruiz-Vazquez)

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Air Force Notification

Used to notify Airmen when information has changed or been pushed.

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CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT TORI M. JONES

CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT TORI M. JONES

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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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U-2 Dragon Lady supports U.S., NATO objectives

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas Law, right, 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron (ERS) aircrew flight equipment technician, assists Capt. Joshua Hall, center 99th RS U-2 Dragon Lady pilot, with his suit preparations at RAF Fairford, England, July 8, 2020. The U-2 aircraft assigned to the 9th Reconnaissance Wing, Beale Air Force Base, Calif., are currently deployed to RAF Fairford as part of the 99th ERS. The U.S. Air Force is engaged, postured and ready with credible force to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

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U-2 Dragon Lady supports U.S., NATO objectives

U.S. Air Force Capt. Joshua Hall, left, 99th Reconnaissance Squadron U-2 Dragon Lady pilot, receives suit preparations at RAF Fairford, England, July 8, 2020. The U-2 aircraft assigned to the 9th Reconnaissance Wing, Beale Air Force Base, Calif., are currently deployed to RAF Fairford as part of the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron. The aircraft supplements a variety of missions that enhance regional and global security support in support of U.S. and NATO allies and regional partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

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U-2 Dragon Lady supports U.S., NATO objectives

U.S. Air Force Capt. Joshua Hall, 99th Reconnaissance Squadron U-2 Dragon Lady pilot, receives suit preparations prior to takeoff at RAF Fairford, England, July 8, 2020. The U-2 aircraft assigned to the 9th Reconnaissance Wing, Beale Air Force Base, Calif., are currently deployed to RAF Fairford as part of the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

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U-2 Dragon Lady supports U.S., NATO objectives

U.S. Air Force Capt. Joshua Hall, 99th Reconnaissance Squadron U-2 Dragon Lady pilot, rests prior to takeoff at RAF Fairford, England, July 8, 2020. The U-2 aircraft assigned to the 9th Reconnaissance Wing, Beale Air Force Base, Calif., are currently deployed to RAF Fairford as part of the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron. The aircraft supplements a variety of missions that enhance regional and global security in support of U.S. and NATO allies and regional partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)

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