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  • Exercise READY DRAGON tests Beale’s readiness to deploy, operate

    The 9th Reconnaissance Wing (RW) executed Exercise READY DRAGON on June 3-6 to test the wing's ability to rapidly deploy down range. Approximately 184 Airmen from the 9th RW, the 940th Air Refueling Wing and supporting units participated in the exercise, exploring ACE applications as the wing

  • TU-2S Dragon Lady 1078’s Resurrection: Rebirth of the “Silver Dragon”

    TU-2S Dragon Lady 1078’s silver frame stood out in the sunny blue sky, Feb. 15, as it conducted its first flight in 1,030 days. After almost three years of extensive maintenance in a collaborative effort between the 9th Maintenance Group and Lockheed Martin, aircraft 1078 spread her wings again.

  • AF Year in Photos

    This year's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This annual feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.