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Operation Inherent Resolve

An Airman with the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron marshals Capt. Jon, a U-2 Dragon Lady pilot during his final flight with the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Oct. 12, 2017. The U-2's are home based at the 9th Reconnaissance Wing, Beale Air Force Base, California, but are rotated to operational detachments worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)
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Operation Inherent Resolve

Capt. Jon, a U-2 Dragon Lady pilot prepares to exit his aircraft during his final flight with the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Oct. 12, 2017. U-2's are routinely flown at altitudes over 70,000 feet, and U-2 pilots must wear a full pressure suit similar to those worn by astronauts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)
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U-2 continues through generations, makes Air Force history breaking 30,000-hour barrier in fight against ISIS

A 380th Air Expeditionary Wing U-2 prepares to depart on a sortie in support of Combined Joint Task Force- Operation Inherent Resolve at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Feb. 2, 2017. During the launch process a chase car, also operated by a U-2 pilot, assists in launching and recovering the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Tyler Woodward)
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U-2 continues through generations, makes Air Force history breaking 30,000-hour barrier in fight against ISIS

A 380th Air Expeditionary Wing U-2 launches from a flight line on a sortie in support of Combined Joint Task Force- Operation Inherent Resolve at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Feb. 2, 2017. During this flight the airframe reached 30,000 flight hours. This is the second U-2 to reach this milestone out of the U-2 fleet. However, this achievement was the first while serving Air Force Central Command in an expeditionary environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Tyler Woodward)
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U-2 continues through generations, makes Air Force history breaking 30,000-hour barrier in fight against ISIS

Maj. Ryan, a U-2 pilot, signs a mural created in celebration of a U-2 airframe achieving a 30,000 flight hours at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Feb. 2, 2017. This marked the second U-2 in the USAF fleet to reach the milestone and the first overall while flying expeditionary missions under Air Force Central Command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Tyler Woodward)
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U-2 continues through generations, makes Air Force history breaking 30,000-hour barrier in fight against ISIS

380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintainers complete a preflight inspection before a sortie in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation inherent Resolve at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Feb. 2, 2017. The U-2 is providing intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance information in the fight against ISIS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Tyler Woodward)
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U-2 continues through generations, makes Air Force history breaking 30,000-hour barrier in fight against ISIS

U-2 pilot Maj. Ryan completes a pre-flight tradition of greeting the aircraft before flying a sortie in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Feb. 2, 2017. During the sortie, the aircraft completed 30,000 hours of flight. This marked the second U-2 in the USAF fleet to reach the milestone and the first overall while flying expeditionary missions under Air Force Central Command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Tyler Woodward)
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U-2 continues through generations, makes Air Force history breaking 30,000-hour barrier in fight against ISIS

A U-2 taxis through a ceremonial shower after completing 30,000 flight hours at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Feb. 2, 2017. Firetrucks parked on either side of the U-2 and discharged water for the ceremony. The milestone marks the second U-2 in the Air Force fleet to reach the historic milestone. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Tyler Woodward)
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U-2 continues through generations, makes Air Force history breaking 30,000-hour barrier in fight against ISIS

Senior Airman Anthony, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintainer, completes a preflight inspection before a sortie in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation inherent Resolve at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Feb. 2, 2017. The U-2 is providing intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance information to Coalition partners in Air Force Central Command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Tyler Woodward)
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U-2 continues through generations, makes Air Force history breaking 30,000-hour barrier in fight against ISIS

Staff Sgt. Anita, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron U-2 maintainer, prepares to create a mural for a historical U-2 achievement at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Jan. 28, 2017. Upon completion of the project several Airmen signed the artwork. The art work will be displayed at the 380 EAMXS for future Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Tyler Woodward)
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U-2 continues through generations, makes Air Force history breaking 30,000-hour barrier in fight against ISIS

Staff Sgt. Anita, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron U-2 maintainer, traces a mural for a historical U-2 achievement at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Jan. 30, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Tyler Woodward)
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U-2 continues through generations, makes Air Force history breaking 30,000-hour barrier in fight against ISIS

Maj. Ryan, a U-2 pilot, completes a pre-flight full pressure suit inspection before flying a historic sortie at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Feb. 2, 2017. During the sortie, the aircraft completed 30,000 hours of flight. This is the second 30,000-flying-hours accomplishment overall for the U-2 fleet and the first for an expeditionary U-2 serving in Air Force Central Command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Tyler Woodward)
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After 40 years of service legacy mission system for high-altitude U-2 is replaced

A U-2 taxis back towards the maintenance hangar at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia after a sortie, Dec. 15, 2016. This sortie marked the final flight of one of the mission systems that the U-2 is capable of carrying. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Carwile)
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After 40 years of service legacy mission system for high-altitude U-2 is replaced

After the final sortie for one of the U-2 mission systems the aircraft passes under a water shower, a traditional way of celebrating major milestones or final flights, provided by the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Squadron Fire Department at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Dec. 15, 2016. A system that is already in use on the RQ-4 will replace the retired system, enabling both aircraft to continue providing complimentary high-altitude intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance products. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Carwile)
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After 40 years of service legacy mission system for high-altitude U-2 is replaced

A U-2, flying from the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, approaches the maintenance hangar after the final sortie for one of its mission systems, Dec. 15, 2016. The final flight is celebrated with a traditional shower and a greeting party consisting of the crews that have maintained the now retired mission system. The retired system will be replaced with one that is currently flown on the RQ-4, enhancing the combined products of manned and unmanned high-altitude products. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Carwile)
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U-2 IFE

A 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Group U-2 Dragon Lady maintainer inspects the wing of a U-2 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia May 24, 2016. The U-2 provides high-altitude, all-weather surveillance and reconnaissance in direct support of U.S. and allied forces.
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U-2 IFE

A 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Group U-2 Dragon Lady maintainer inspects the wing of a U-2 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia May 24, 2016. The U-2 provides high-altitude, all-weather surveillance and reconnaissance in direct support of U.S. and allied forces.
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Secretary of Defense Ash Carter visits deployed troops

U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks to U.S. and coalition forces at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, April 16, 2016. Secretary Carter spoke with the service members about the importance of their role in accelerating the lasting defeat of ISIL. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad Warren)
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Secretary of Defense Ash Carter visits deployed troops

U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks to U.S. and coalition forces at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, April 16, 2016. Secretary Carter spoke with the service members about the importance of their role in accelerating the lasting defeat of ISIL. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad Warren)
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Secretary of Defense Ash Carter visits deployed troops

U.S. Air Force Col. Johnny Barnes, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing vice commander, greets U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, April 16, 2016. Secretary Carter visited the region to speak with service members about their role in accelerating the lasting defeat of ISIL. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad Warren)
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