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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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