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  • Homecoming: Beale Airmen return from deployment

    With the sound of a Boeing 777 jet touching down on the flight line; Beale Air Force Base welcomed back Airmen from the 427th and 306th Reconnaissance Squadrons.  They completed the final deployment of the MC-12W Liberty Aircraft from Beale. Their deployment was to Afghanistan in support of

  • U-2 "Dragon Lady" participates in air show

    A U-2 "Dragon Lady" with aid from 9th Reconnaissance Wing Airmen conducted flyovers over an air show at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, and over the Air Force Marathon at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Sep. 19, 2015. Also in attendance for the air show was the Air Force's aerial demonstration

  • U-2 Dragon Lady takes center stage during Air Force celebrations

    For 60 years the U-2 "Dragon Lady" has been providing high-altitude intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance for national decision-makers enabling them to make educated decisions regarding the security and safety of the United States. Throughout 2015, the U.S. Air Force has been celebrating the

  • Ceremony recognizes POWs, MIAs

    On the Air Force's 68th anniversary, more than 100 Airmen attended a National POW/MIA Recognition Day event to hear a Soldier's story of sacrifice and endurance."I was beat, starved and humiliated," said Army Sgt. 1st Class Obie Wickersham, 90, sporting a full head of white hair and wearing a maroon

  • Beale conducts "fini" flight for MC-12W Liberty

    Beale Airmen conducted a "fini" flight in the MC-12W Liberty at Beale Air Force Base, California, Sept. 16, 2015.A 'fini' flight is an aviation tradition that can be traced back to the Vietnam War era.  It honors aircrew members or an aircraft model in a final flight at a particular location.Airmen

  • AF Plant 42 keeps the U-2 Dragon Lady flying at 60

    In 1955, Disneyland opened its doors for the first time, Elvis made his first TV appearance, Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white passenger, and the Vietnam War began with fighting between the South and North Vietnam Armies. General Motors became the first American

  • 25th Air Force commander visits Beale

    Maj. Gen. Bradford "B.J." Shwedo, 25th Air Force commander, visited Beale Air Force Base, California, Aug. 12, 2015, for the first time after assuming command of the 25th Air Force. During the visit Shwedo was familiarized with the 9th Reconnaissance Wing mission. The 25th Air Force includes the 9th