Photo by Staff Sgt. Ramon Adelan | 9th Reconnaissance Wing | 05.25.2023
A chase car driver prepares for a U-2 Dragon Lady to land May 25, 2023, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The chase car acts as a wingman for the pilot in a U-2 assisting them with landing the aircraft safely. The pilots face challenges with limited visibility due to the shape of the aircraft, being outfitted in a full-pressure suit, and the non-traditional, bicycle-styled, landing gear. ......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Ramon Adelan | 9th Reconnaissance Wing | 05.25.2023
A chase car driver accelerates toward the runway as a U-2 Dragon Lady prepares to land May 25, 2023, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Through radio communication, the chase car driver can tell the pilot how far off the ground they are, if they are centered on the runway, if the wings are level and if any control input are needed to land safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ramon A.......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Ramon Adelan | 9th Reconnaissance Wing | 05.25.2023
A chase car driver accelerates to position itself behind a U-2 Dragon Lady as it prepares to land May 25, 2023, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Due to the bicycle-styled landing gear, precisely landing on the rear gear is crucial. The chase car driver assists by communicating with the pilot to execute the landing properly and safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ramon A. Adelan)...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Ramon Adelan | 9th Reconnaissance Wing | 10.13.2022
Juan Baltazar, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron fire fighter, demonstrates the equipment and functions of a fire engine to Lone Tree Elementary students during Fire Prevention Week Oct. 13, 2022, at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. The Beale Fire Department worked to educate Team Beale on important actions to take to stay safe from home fires using this year's campaign, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Ramon Adelan | 9th Reconnaissance Wing | 10.13.2022
Sparky the Fire Dog enters a classroom at Lone Tree Elementary to educate students on fire safety Oct. 13, 2022, at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. The National Fire Prevention Association celebrates a 100 year anniversary of Fire Prevention Week. This year's campaign is “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ramon A. Adelan)...
Photo by Senior Airman Frederick Brown | 9th Reconnaissance Wing | 10.05.2022
Airman Leadership School (ALS) Class 22-G high five with the chiefs and first sergeants after a volleyball match Oct. 5, 2022, at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. Tradition holds that each ALS class at Beale will challenge the chiefs and first sergeants in a volleyball match. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Fredrick A. Brown)...
Photo by Senior Airman Frederick Brown | 9th Reconnaissance Wing | 10.05.2022
First sergeants and chiefs make a play on the ball during a volleyball match against the Airman Leadership School (ALS) Class 22-G, Oct. 5, 2022, at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. ALS is a resident Community College Air Force affiliated program that consists of 169 curriculum hours. The curriculum prepares senior airmen and guardians to be professional, war-fighting Airmen and space......
Photo by Senior Airman Frederick Brown | 9th Reconnaissance Wing | 10.05.2022
Members of Airman Leadership School (ALS) Class 22-G pose in celebration after a volleyball match with the chiefs and first sergeants at the Harris Fitness Center,Oct. 5, 2022, at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. ALS is the first level of professional military education for enlisted Airmen. It is designed to be an entry level leadership enhancement course to prepare senior airmen for positions of......
