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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Vanessa Jordan, left, 9th Physiological Support Squadron launch and recovery technician, uses a mirror to confirm placement of U-2 pilot Capt. Travis’ specialized glasses within his helmet as Staff Sgt. Heather Doyle and Senior Airman Meghan Mattingly assist Jan. 8, 2013, at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. Dawning of the highly specialized full pressure suit requires a team of physiological support personnel. The squadron is the only one of its kind in the Department of Defense, with the responsibility of ensuring survivability of the nation's team of U-2 pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Drew Buchanan/Released)




U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Vanessa Jordan, left, 9th Physiological Support Squadron launch and recovery technician, uses a mirror to confirm placement of U-2 pilot Capt. Travis’ specialized glasses within his helmet as Staff Sgt. Heather Doyle and Senior Airman Meghan Mattingly assist Jan. 8, 2013, at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. Dawning of the highly specialized full pressure suit requires a team of physiological support personnel. The squadron is the only one of its kind in the Department of Defense, with the responsibility of ensuring survivability of the nation's team of U-2 pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Drew Buchanan/Released)

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Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Sandlin, 9th Maintenance Squadron assistant section chief, reviews a checklist while inspecting a U-2 Dragon Lady ejection seat Jan. 23, 2017 at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. The ejection seat allows a pilot to quickly escape an aircraft in the event of an emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)
Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Sandlin, 9th Maintenance Squadron assistant section chief, inspects the hoses on a U-2 Dragon Lady ejection seat Jan. 23, 2017 at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. The hoses carry explosive pressure, which allows the pilot to eject from the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)
Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Sandlin, 9th Maintenance Squadron assistant section chief, removes a screw from a U-2 Dragon Lady ejection seat catapult Jan. 23, 2017 at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. The catapult holds the propellant responsible for the quick ejection of a pilot during an emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)
Members of Team Beale gather near the flightline to witness the return of the U-2 Dragon Lady to normal flying operations after an incident near the Sutter Buttes, Sept. 23, 2016, at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. The relaunch of the U-2 took place at 9:01 a.m.; the significance of the nine as the 9th Reconnaissance Wing and the one as the 1st Reconnaissance Squadron. (U.S Air Force photo/ 1st Lt. Clay Lancaster)
Members of Team Beale gather near the flightline to witness the return of the U-2 Dragon Lady to normal flying operations after an incident near the Sutter Buttes, Sept. 23, 2016, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The relaunch of the U-2 took place at 9:01 a.m.; the significance of the nine as the 9th Reconnaissance Wing and the one as the 1st Reconnaissance Squadron. (U.S Air Force photo/ 1st Lt. Clay Lancaster)
Senior Airman Simon Adeniji, 9th Physiological Support Squadron full pressure suit technician, tightens bolts during an inspection of a full pressure suit Aug. 31, 2016, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Inspections of the full pressure suits occur on a regular basis to check for any problems. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)
Senior Airman Kaylee Wishowski, 9th Physiological Support Squadron full pressure suit technician, reviews the maintenance completed on a full pressure suit and ensures it is ready for the pilots to wear September 7, 2016, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The 9th Physiological Support Squadron Airmen deploy to forward operating locations worldwide in support of the U-2 mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)
Airman 1st Class Heather Kennedy, 9th Physiological Support Squadron full pressure suit technician, inflates a full pressure suit to check if there are any leaks Aug. 31, 2016, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The suit allows for the pilot to fly higher than Armstrong's line by maintaining pressure around the pilot. Armstrong's line is the altitude at which fluids begin to boil at human body temperature. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)
Staff Sgt. Julie Orellana, 9th Physiological Support Squadron full pressure suit technician, inspects and repairs the weave net on a full pressure suit Aug. 31, 2016, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The weave net helps the suit maintain its shape and stops it from over expanding. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)
Senior Airman Mason Wyman, 9th Physiological Support Squadron full pressure suit technician, glues a face seal in the helmet Aug. 31, 2016, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The helmet provides the pilot with oxygen and keeps the pressure around the pilot's head stable. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)
Reynato Ancheta, 9th Physiological Support Squadron full pressure suit technician, sows a hold down strap Aug. 31, 2016, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The hold down strap keeps the helmet in place when the suit expands, allowing the pilot to see clearly. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)
Senior Airman Simon Adeniji, 9th Physiological Support Squadron full pressure suit technician, performs a routine inspection on a full pressure suit Aug. 31, 2016, at Beale Air Force, California. Full pressure suits are worn by U-2 pilots to ensure their safety for flights that can go as high as 70,000 feet. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)
Airman st Class Drew BuchananReleased
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