U.S. Air Force Maj. Cory Bartholomew, U-2 Dragon Lady pilot from the 9th Reconnaissance Wing, climbs into the cockpit of his aircraft before taking flight at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 6, 2014. Bartholomew, who is set to retire October 2014, has been piloting the Dragon Lady for more than 20 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jarad A. Denton/Released)