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Beale Air Force Base

Oct. 6, 2020
U-2 Federal Lab achieves flight with Kubernetes

The U-2 Federal Laboratory successfully leveraged Kubernetes during a local training sortie on a U-2 Dragon Lady assigned to the 9th Reconnaissance Wing at Beale Air Force Base, California, on September 22. This represents the first time Kubernetes has flown on an operational major weapon system in
Oct. 6, 2020
U-2 Federal Lab Achieves Flight with Kubernetes

The U-2 Federal Laboratory successfully leveraged Kubernetes during a local training sortie on a U-2 Dragon Lady assigned to the 9th Reconnaissance Wing at Beale Air Force Base, California, on September 22. This represents the first time Kubernetes has flown on an operational major weapon system in
June 14, 2019
Dual military Airmen promoted together, product of Air Force flexibility

Being a dual-military family can be difficult and sometimes taxing wondering where the Air Force will take you. Recently, Recce Town promoted a couple to the rank of Colonel, at the same time and they give credit to the flexibility of the Air Force.
Sept. 28, 2018
A Matter of FACT: Growing the U-2 pilot selection process with first-ever program

For the first time, the 9th Reconnaissance Wing will open its aperture for recruiting U.S. Air Force pilots into the U-2 Dragon Lady through an experimental program beginning in the fall of 2018. Through the newly established U-2 First Assignment Companion Trainer (FACT) program, the 9th RW’s 1st