Air Force Capt. Jason, a U-2 Dragon Lady pilot with the 5th Reconnaissance Squadron, waits for final inspections before taxiing to the flightline at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 11, 2018. Long and narrow wings give the U-2 glider-like characteristics and allow it to quickly lift heavy sensor payloads to unmatched altitudes, keeping them airborne for extended periods of time. (Last name withheld for security purposes)

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