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  • 2014 Annual Awards

    Team Beale held its annual awards ceremony for 2014 at the Community Activity Center on Feb. 6, 2015.Award winners were recognized for their outstanding work, dedication and volunteerism at Beale and in the local community."I would like to congratulate all of Team Beale's winners and nominees," said

  • Beale graduates first class of pipeline Global Hawk crew chiefs

    Six Airmen became the first Air Force recruits to graduate initial skills technical training as RQ-4 Global Hawk crew chiefs after completing Mission-Ready Airmen training here Feb. 10.The RQ-4 Global Hawk is a high-altitude, long-endurance, remotely piloted aircraft that provides global

  • AF officials announce FY16 budget force structure changes

    Air Force officials released force structure changes resulting from the fiscal year 2016 President's Budget, Feb. 6.The fiscal year 2016 budget will continue the Air Force's divestment strategy presented in fiscal year 2015, but will re-phase the retirement of several weapons systems later into the

  • Female U-2 pilot blazes trail through society and space

    Have you ever wondered what it would be like to fly amongst the stars? Have you ever stared into the night sky hoping to catch a glimpse of a shooting star? Could you imagine flying 70,000 ft. above the earth, gliding through the darkness completely isolated from all of civilization below?Lt. Col.

  • How to serve... in our Lives...in our Air Force

    What an opportunity for my family and I to return back to Beale Air Force Base and the mighty 9th RW!  This round I'm honored to be back on the flightline leading aircraft maintenance professionals in the MXG.  As I look around, it is a comfort to encounter friends from the past, and definitely a

  • BMLC shows appreciation for Team Beale

    In 2014,the Beale Military Liaison Committee funded more than $40,000 in quality of life projects for Beale Airmen and their families.The BMLC is an organization of civic and community leaders who support Beale Air Force Base and hold events and fundraisers to support Beale Airmen through a variety

  • Air Force Surgeon General visits Beale

    Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Thomas Travis, Air Force Surgeon General, visited Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Jan. 13-15, to get the latest updates on the  9th Medical Group's capabilities and accomplishments  along with the overall health of the community.Travis oversees 75 military treatment facilities worldwide

  • AFCOMAC reaches a milestone

    The Air Force Combat Ammunitions Center celebrated the graduation of its 15,000 student Dec. 19, 2014, at Beale Air Force Base, Calif.AFCOMAC has provided ammunition troops with realistic training and the skills needed to perform during wartime scenarios.  It is an Air Force level school for senior

  • 9th OG Chief retires after 30 years of service

    A retirement ceremony was held at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Jan. 9, 2015 for Chief Master Sgt. James Crites, 9th Operations Group superintendent. The guest speaker for the event was Col. Darren Halford, 9th OG commander.Crites served as the senior advisor to the commander regarding matters

  • A new look at Air Force health and performance

    Every year, the Air Force Surgeon General, Lt. Gen. Tom Travis and Chief Master Sgt. Jason Pace, Medical Enlisted Force chief, hosts a senior leader workshop. They conveyed their vision and direction for the Air Force Medical Service. The AF/SG has set the sights of the AFMS on one significant goal: