While lawmakers and military officials in Washington debate the U-2 and Global Hawk's future, the 9th Reconnaissance Wing at Beale Air Force Base, CA, is focusing on the global intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance mission instead of stressing about which aircraft might eventually be retired, according to the wing commander. In a Feb. 13 phone interview with Inside the Air Force , Col. Douglas Lee said the tussle over which airframe should be retired and when should concern those inside the...
