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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Benjamin Chapman, 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron U-2 Dragon Lady crew chief, removes auxiliary power from the U-2 prior to its launch during EXERCISE DRAGON SHIELD at Beale Air Force Base, California, January 14, 2026. EXERCISE DRAGON SHIELD tested the readiness of the 9th AMXS by requiring Airmen to launch aircraft in a simulated contested environment under austere conditions involving the need for Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear at varying levels. The 9th AMXS Airmen ensured that aircraft readiness can keep pace with shifting operational requirements and emerging threats to deliver agile and responsive ISR capabilities at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Frederick Brown)
| Date Taken: | 01.14.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 01.22.2026 14:00 |
| Photo ID: | 9488087 |
| VIRIN: | 260114-F-WX919-1345 |
| Resolution: | 5491x3662 |
| Size: | 4.17 MB |
| Location: | BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA, US |
| Web Views: | 9 |
| Downloads: | 2 |
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