Members of 9th Reconnaissance Wing, Beale Air Force Base, Calif., currently deployed to the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron (ERS) at RAF Fairford, England, conduct normal flight preparation and operations on the U-2 Dragon Lady, Feb. 02, 2024. The 99th ERS's aerospace physiology support detachment maintain full-pressure suits necessary for U-2 Dragon Lady pilots to safely operate in altitudes of 70,000+ feet. The teamwork between U-2 pilots and aerospace physiology technicians enables the 99th ERS mission of providing imagery, surveillance and reconnaissance to the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)
Senior Master Sergeant Shannon G. Hutto, 420th Air Base Squadron Security Forces operations superintendent, smiles for a photo while holding a “DEFENSOR FORTIS” championship belt on RAF Fairford, England, March 26, 2024. Hutto was recently awarded the Air Force’s 2023 Government Employees Insurance Company (GEICO) Military Service Award. The award honors one currently serving enlisted member from each of the six Armed Services and the National Guard for their achievements and contributions on-duty and off-duty for their military and civilian communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)
Senior Master Sergeant Shannon G. Hutto, 420th Air Base Squadron Security Forces operations superintendent, was recently awarded the Air Force’s 2023 Government Employees Insurance Company (GEICO) Military Service Award.
The GEICO Military Service Awards honor one currently serving enlisted member from each of the six Armed Services and the National Guard for their achievements and contributions on-duty and off-duty for their military and civilian communities.
Hutto’s accolades could wrap around the Earth. His most recent accomplishments include building RAF Fairford’s first Security Forces presence in 13 years while justifying 129 positions for two new European Command strategic missions. He also led a 105-member U.S. and...
A groundbreaking ceremony for the European Infrastructure Consolidation (EIC) project’s new Joint Intelligence Analysis Complex (JIAC) building was held at RAF Molesworth, England, April 12.
The EIC project is set to revolutionize intelligence analysis operations in Europe. This initiative focuses on consolidating approximately 1,700 personnel into a modern facility, replacing outdated infrastructure and improving operational efficiency.