U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 9th Maintenance Squadron prepare a U-2 Dragon Lady for lifting at Beale Air Force Base, California, Jan. 9, 2026. Airmen from the 9th MXS participated in a c Crash, Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery training exercise, sharpening their ability to safely lift and recover aircraft. Ongoing training ensures maintainers remain mission-ready and capable of supporting operations worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chelsea Arana)
| Date Taken: | 01.09.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.24.2026 19:07 |
| Photo ID: | 9535303 |
| VIRIN: | 260109-F-IE966-1437 |
| Resolution: | 6048x4024 |
| Size: | 4.32 MB |
| Location: | BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA, US |
| Web Views: | 26 |
| Downloads: | 10 |
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