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Dancing with a Dragon: a pilot's tale

Capt. Stephen, 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron operations officer and U-2 pilot, is welcomed back from a combat sortie by U-2 maintainers, physiological support technicians and fellow pilots at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Dec. 7, 2015. At any one time there are hundreds of people supporting U-2 operations, from the maintainers on the ground to the intelligence personnel who analyze the information that is gathered and disseminated by U-2 pilots during combat sorties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kentavist P. Brackin/released)
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Dancing with a Dragon: a pilot's tale

Staff Sgt. Sigfred, Dragon Aircraft Unit maintainer for the U-2 Dragon Lady reconnaissance aircraft, removes aircraft blocks prior to the departure of a U-2 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Dec. 10, 2015. Despite the variety of manned and unmanned aircraft that have been proposed to take over the U-2’s ISR role in the 60 years since its activation, it still remains a primary reconnaissance aircraft for the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kentavist P. Brackin/released)
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Dancing with a Dragon: a pilot's tale

A U-2 Dragon Lady reconnaissance aircraft comes in for a landing at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Dec. 22, 2015. Upon landing, pilots must balance the U-2’s unsupported 105-foot wingspan while bringing the aircraft to a halt.
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Dancing with a Dragon: a physiologist's tale

Staff Sgt. Joseph, 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron physiological support technician, examines an air pressure valve during a post flight inspection at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Dec. 22, 2015. On a typical day, physiological support technicians arrive approximately three hours before s U-2 Dragon Lady aircraft pilots’ scheduled takeoff to perform pre-flight inspections on their full-pressure suit and re-inspect it upon the pilot’s return. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kentavist P. Brackin/released)
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Dancing with a Dragon: a physiologist's tale

Different types of tubed food are displayed at the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron Facility at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Dec. 22, 2015. Tube food comes in more than a dozen varieties and is one of the many items loaded onto U-2 Dragon Lady aircraft by physiological support technicians prior to the pilot’s departure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kentavist P. Brackin/released)
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Dancing with a Dragon: a physiologist's tale

Tech. Sgt. Aaron, 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron NCO in charge, inspects a full-pressure suit at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Dec. 22, 2015. Full-pressure suits are bright yellow garments, averaging approximately 250,000 dollars, which allow pilots to survive at elevations of over 70,000 feet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kentavist P. Brackin/released)
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Dancing with a Dragon: a physiologist's tale

A 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron physiological support technician closes a button clasp on a full-pressure suit at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Dec. 22, 2015. Technicians inspect the suits, fastening all their buttons and Velcro patches to prevent the suit’s material from fraying after taking them off pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kentavist P. Brackin/released)
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Dancing with a Dragon: A Maintainer’s Tale

Airman 1st Class Andrew, Dragon Aircraft Maintenance Unit electrician, inspects the underside of a U-2 Dragon Lady aircraft at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Dec. 7, 2015. Maintainers inspect the U-2 prior to and directly after a combat mission to ensure everything on the aircraft is in working order. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kentavist P. Brackin/released)
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Dancing with a Dragon: A Maintainer’s Tale

A Dragon Aircraft Maintenance Unit Airman recovers and inspects a pogo stick on the runway at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Dec. 10, 2015. Pogo sticks are approximately four-foot long, spring aluminum devices that help the U-2 Dragon Lady aircraft balance its 105-foot wing span while on the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kentavist P. Brackin/released)
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Dancing with a Dragon: A Maintainer’s Tale

Dragon Aircraft Maintenance Unit Airmen rush to insert pogo sticks under the wings of a U-2 Dragon Lady aircraft at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Dec. 7, 2015. Maintainers play a more involved role in the departure, landing and recovery of the U-2 than any other aircraft in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kentavist P. Brackin/released)
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Providing day, night overhead eyesight

Senior Airman Alex, front, and Staff Sgt. Ruben, Dragon Aircraft Maintenance Unit, balance the weight of a U-2 Dragon Lady to install pogo wheels for taxi at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Feb. 9, 2015. The U-2 Dragon Lady delivers critical imagery and signals intelligence to decision makers throughout all phases of conflict, including peacetime indications and warnings, low-intensity conflict, and large-scale hostilities. Alex and Ruben are currently deployed from Beale Air Force Base, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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Providing day, night overhead eyesight

Airman 1st Class Christopher, Dragon Aircraft Maintenance Unit, installs a ‘remove before flight’ flag on a U-2 Dragon Lady in preparation for a post-flight inspection at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Feb. 9, 2015. Airmen with the Dragon AMU have been on a constant rotation here for about 11 years now and have played a pivotal role during many of the operations. Christopher is currently deployed from Beale Air Force Base, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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Providing day, night overhead eyesight

Airmen with the Dragon Aircraft Maintenance Unit work together to perform a post-flight inspection on a U-2 Dragon Lady at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Feb. 9, 2015. Whether it is crew chiefs, avionics or E&E technicians each Airman within the Dragon AMU plays a pivotal role in the overall mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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Providing day, night overhead eyesight

Airman 1st Class Cameron, U-2 Dragon Lady crew chief, performs a post-flight inspection on a U-2 Dragon Lady at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Feb. 9, 2015. Crew chiefs aid all the other shops in taking the jet apart and helping them pull what they need out of the jet and then put the jet back together. Cameron is currently deployed from Beale Air Force Base, Calif., and is a native of Harned, Ky. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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Providing day, night overhead eyesight

Senior Airman Jordan, Dragon Aircraft Maintenance Unit, prepares to do a post-flight inspection on a U-2 Dragon Lady at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Feb. 9, 2015. The capability the Dragon AMU provides to the warfighter not only on the ground but all across this area of responsibility is a unique capability that isn’t found in very many other places around the world. Jordan is currently deployed from Beale Air Force Base, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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Providing day, night overhead eyesight

Senior Airman Jordan, Dragon Aircraft Maintenance Unit, prepares to open a panel on top of a U-2 Dragon Lady for a post-flight inspection at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Feb. 9, 2015. Because of the design of the U-2 Dragon Lady, the majority of which were built in the 1980s and a few in the 1960s, it takes many different specialties to keep this high-flying plane in the air. Jordan is currently deployed from Beale Air Force Base, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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Providing day, night overhead eyesight

Airmen with the Dragon Aircraft Maintenance Unit gather around a U-2 Dragon Lady for a post-flight inspection at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Feb. 9, 2015. Everyone from crew chiefs to sheet metal will work together to make sure the plane can fly. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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Providing day, night overhead eyesight

Airman 1st Class Cameron, U-2 Dragon Lady crew chief, performs a post-flight inspection on a U-2 Dragon Lady at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Feb. 9, 2015. Crew chiefs are responsible for ensuring the plane is ready for the next mission. Cameron is currently deployed from Beale Air Force Base, Calif., and is a native of Harned, Ky. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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Providing day, night overhead eyesight

Staff Sgt. Ruben, Dragon Aircraft Maintenance Unit, installs a pogo wheel on a U-2 Dragon Lady at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Feb. 9, 2015. The U-2 uses pogo supports under each wing while it is on the ground to improve stability. Ruben is currently deployed from Beale Air Force Base, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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Providing day, night overhead eyesight

Staff Sgt. Ruben, Dragon Aircraft Maintenance Unit, installs a pogo wheel on a U-2 Dragon Lady at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Feb. 9, 2015. Dragon Aircraft Maintenance Unit provides strategic intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance for all of the Central Commands area of responsibility. Ruben is currently deployed from Beale Air Force Base, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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