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Secretary of the Air Force, the Honorable Deborah Lee James, visited Beale Air Force Base from August 10th to the 12th

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to get a first hand perspective of the intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance enterprise.

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The main goal of her visit was to learn about the unique operating environments and demanding mission requirements that Beale Airmen face everyday.

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Secretary James stopped by the physiological Support Squadron to get to know the dedicated airmen responsible for supporting and suiting up the U2 Dragon Lady pilots.

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Since ISR support continues to be the number one most requested capability of combatant commanders

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Secretary James wanted Beale Airmen to understand that their mission is vital for delivering air power worldwide.

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Before the end of her trip, an all-call was held which not only allowed gave her a chance to share her priorities

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but also let airmen have the opportunity to ask her questions.

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because days like today where I can get out and see what you do, help me go back to Washington and better tell the story.

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And to better work problems as I see them.

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All in all, Secretary James was able to leave knowing the ISR mission and 60 years of U2 history is still in good hands with Beale Airmen.

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Reporting from Beale Air Force Base, California, I'm Airman 1st Class Benjamin Bugenig.