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  • Dragon Flag EAST

    A U.S. Air Force 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics specialist and 9th AMXS support technician guide a U-2 Dragon Lady into a hangar following an evening flight in support of Dragon Flag EAST, March 27, 2023, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. Approximately 60 maintainers, logisticians,

  • The 9th Reconnaissance Wing executes Agile Combat Employment at Offutt AFB

    The 9th Reconnaissance Wing answers the call to accelerate change or lose by employing Agile Combat Employment (ACE) capabilities in support of Dragon Flag EAST, March 27 - April 7, 2023 at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.The exercise created an opportunity for the 9th RW to reposition and join

  • A Relationship Cut Short

    It is on quiet nights, with the echo of hurried footsteps, where trust between team members is built and maintained. It is a kind of trust that takes a long time to build, especially for military working dogs and their handlers. This is what makes it all the more heartbreaking when such a

  • Boom operator returns to the controls 50 years after retirement

    It can take many years to master a skill, but that’s not the case for muscle memory. Muscle memory is influenced by everyday activities such as typing, driving, or even brushing your teeth. The day-to-day repetition is eventually performed with little to no effort.Boom operators, Airmen who perform

  • 9th Reconnaissance Wing and 55th Wing Conduct Dragon Flag EAST Exercise

    Approximately 60 Airmen and 1 U-2S Dragon Lady from the 9th Reconnaissance Wing at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., repositioned to Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, to further develop the wing’s readiness capabilities via Dragon Flag EAST, Mar. 25. In accordance with the National Defense Strategy, this

  • The ISR Mission

    Semper Paratus, Latin for “always ready,” makes up the 9th Reconnaissance Wing’s mantra. The 9th RW at Beale AFB is one of twelve units in the Sixteenth Air Force that falls under Air Combat Command. The mission here is to deliver persistent, integrated reconnaissance to the nation, largely in part

  • Wingman Anonymous

    Beale Airmen put down their cell phones and embraced the power of face-to-face contact during the inaugural Beale Social on Feb. 27, 2023. Over 50 Airmen, E-1 to E-4, from various units met at the Recce Point Club to participate in this social event. Upon arrival, they turned in their phones and

  • Honorary Commander Program

    The long awaited honorary commander program is back in full swing after a 3-year postponement. The honorary commander program creates an opportunity for Beale Air Force Base to build lasting relationships with the local community and educate community leaders about the missions of Beale AFB and the

  • Beale Airmen bring life to the dragon of Maryville’s 143rd Bok Kai Parade

    The cold air sweeping through the overcast day, Feb. 25, did little to dissuade the crowds gathered to celebrate the 143rd Bok Kai parade, California’s oldest continuously held parade.The parade is held each year to honor Bok Eye, the Chinese Water God said to protect Marysville from flooding. It