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Making history, reserve pilot flies the U-2 for the first time

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jeffrey Anderson, 99th Reconnaissance Squadron pilot, prepares to taxi at Beale Air Force Base, California, May 5, 2020. At altitudes’ more than 70,000 ft., the U-2 is the highest flying operational aircraft in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee)
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Making history, reserve pilot flies the U-2 for the first time

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jeffrey Anderson, 99th Reconnaissance Squadron pilot, takes-off in a U-2 Dragon Lady at Beale Air Force Base, California, May 5, 2020. The U-2 has been providing intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance since the Cold War and continues to deliver imagery to decision makers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee)
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Making history, reserve pilot flies the U-2 for the first time

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jeffrey Anderson, 99th Reconnaissance Squadron pilot, receives suit preparations at Beale Air Force Base, California, May 5, 2020. Before flights, pilots go through pre-flight checks to make sure their pressure suits are able to respond during extreme conditions and high altitude flights. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee)
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Making history, reserve pilot flies the U-2 for the first time

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jeffrey Anderson, 99th Reconnaissance Squadron pilot, receives suit preparations while an Airman from the 9th Physiological Support Squadron checks the suit at Beale Air Force Base, California, May 5, 2020. Before flights, pilots are put on 100 percent oxygen to decrease the amount of nitrogen in their body so that it can reduce the effects of decompression sickness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee)
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Making history, reserve pilot flies the U-2 for the first time

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jeffrey Anderson, 99th Reconnaissance Squadron pilot, acclimates to his suit while Airmen from the 9th Physiological Support Squadron secure latches on his boots at Beale Air Force Base, California, May 5, 2020. U-2 Pilot suits are designed to protect them while flying at high altitudes in extreme conditions. The U-2 is the highest flying operational aircraft in the Air Force, often exceeding altitudes’ more than 70,000 ft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee)
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Making history, reserve pilot flies the U-2 for the first time

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jeffrey Anderson, 99th Reconnaissance Squadron pilot, steps out of the transportation van at Beale Air Force Base, California, May 5, 2020. Prior to suiting up and entering the cockpit, U-2 Dragon Lady pilots are evaluated and monitored medically to ensure they can perform at high altitudes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee)
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Making history, reserve pilot flies the U-2 for the first time

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jeffrey Anderson, 99th Reconnaissance Squadron pilot, touches the nose of the U-2 Dragon Lady while an Airman from the 9th Physiological Support Squadron helps transport his oxygen at Beale Air Force Base, California, May 5, 2020. The U-2 Dragon Lady is one of the oldest operational aircraft in the Department of Defense with its first flight on Aug. 1, 1955. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee)
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Making history, reserve pilot flies the U-2 for the first time

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jeffrey Anderson, 99th Reconnaissance Squadron pilot, sits in the U-2 Dragon Lady while Airmen from the 9th Physiological Support Squadron help secure him into the plane at Beale Air Force Base, California, May 5, 2020. The U-2 has been providing intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance since the Cold War and continues to deliver imagery to decision makers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee)
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Making history, reserve pilot flies the U-2 for the first time

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jeffrey Anderson, 99th Reconnaissance Squadron pilot, sits in the U-2 Dragon Lady while Airmen from the 9th Physiological Support Squadron help secure him into the plane at Beale Air Force Base, California, May 5, 2020. At altitudes’ more than 70,000 ft., the U-2 is the highest flying operational aircraft in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee)
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Making history, reserve pilot flies the U-2 for the first time

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jeffrey Anderson, 99th Reconnaissance Squadron pilot, prepares to taxi at Beale Air Force Base, California, May 5, 2020 The U-2 Dragon Lady is one of the oldest operational aircraft in the Department of Defense with its first flight on Aug. 1, 1955. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee)
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Making history, reserve pilot flies the U-2 for the first time

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jeffrey Anderson, 99th Reconnaissance Squadron pilot, taxis to the runway in a U-2 Dragon Lady at Beale Air Force Base, California, May 5, 2020. The U-2 has been providing intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance since the Cold War and continues to deliver imagery to decision makers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee)
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Using science to stay ahead of the weather

Senior Airman Andrew Goudge, 9th Operational Support Squadron weather forecaster, looks at meteorological data at Beale Air Force Base, California, Jan. 15, 2020. Weather flight Airmen boost the 9th Reconnaissance Wing’s mission through detecting, recording and transmitting space environmental observations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Valentina Viglianco)
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Using science to stay ahead of the weather

Senior Airman Andrew Goudge, 9th Operational Support Squadron weather forecaster, looks at meteorological information at Beale Air Force Base, California, Jan. 15, 2020. He and other weather Airmen utilize the latest technology to predict weather patterns, prepare forecasts and communicate weather information to commanders and pilots so that every mission goes as planned. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Valentina Viglianco)
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Using science to stay ahead of the weather

Tech. Sgt. Joaquin Morales, 9th Operational Support Squadron weather forecaster, analyzes weather at Beale Air Force Base, California, Jan. 15, 2020. Weather forecasters provide weather support for the pilots and the base populous so when hazardous conditions come up they can put out advisories for base resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Valentina Viglianco)
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Using science to stay ahead of the weather

Staff Sgt. Joshua Snyder, 9th Operational Support Squadron weather forecaster, points on a map at Beale Air Force Base, California, Jan. 15, 2020. Weather specialists keep a constant watch over the forecast and conditions that can affect the safety of pilots and aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Valentina Viglianco)
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Flying High: Enlisted Pilots’ integral role in 12th RS

Master Sgt. Mike, 12th Reconnaissance Squadron RQ-4 Global Hawk pilot, simulates flying operations in a mission control element Feb. 8, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. In 2017 the Enlisted Pilot Initial Class (EPIC) completed their RQ-4 pilot training and were assigned to the 12th RS at Beale and the 348th RS at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)
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Flying High: Enlisted Pilots’ integral role in 12th RS

Master Sgt. Mike, 12th Reconnaissance Squadron RQ-4 Global Hawk pilot, checks communication equipment in a mission control element Feb. 8, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Enlisted pilots account for approximately 39 percent of the pilots in the 12th RS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)
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Flying High: Enlisted Pilots’ integral role in 12th RS

Master Sgt. Mike, 12th Reconnaissance Squadron RQ-4 Global Hawk pilot, and Tech. Sgt. Robert, 12th RS RQ-4 sensor operator, simulate flying operations in a mission control element Feb. 8, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. In 2017 a group of enlisted pilots became the first enlisted pilots since 1942 to fly operational sorties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)
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