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  • Airman Juan Jug, 9th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, checks an identification card at the main gate Sept. 26. The contracting company, TWC Inc. that has been manning Beale’s gates since January 2005, has been replaced by 9th SFS defenders as of Sept. 30. (U.S. Air Force Photo)

    Beale says goodbye to gate contractors

    The contracting company TWC Inc. that has been manning Beale's gates since January 2005 were replaced temporarily by 9th Security Forces Squadron Defenders as of Sept. 30.It is the Air Force's intent to transition to a civilian patrol force, which will provide constant professional installation access control and law enforcement duties.Master Sgt.
  • Airmen from the 9th Physiological Support Squadron operate the altitude chamber at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., June 7, 2011 while Gary Sinise, actor and military supporter, prepares to experience loss of cabin pressure at 70,000 feet elevation in preparation for a high flight in the U-2 Dragon Lady. Mr. Sinise was visiting Beale to document the mission of the U-2 Dragon Lady and meet with Airmen to boost morale.

    'Lt. Dan' flies high

    Even though he has been a strong military supporter and philanthropist, most remember Gary Sinise by his award-winning role as Lieutenant Dan Taylor, who he played in the 1994 film "Forrest Gump."The Blue Island, Ill., native visited Team Beale June 6-9 to document the capabilities of the U-2 Dragon Lady and meet with Airmen to boost morale. "Where

  • Air Force announces MC-12 basing decision

    The Department of the Air Force has announced Beale Air Force Base will be the base for the MC-12W "Liberty" aircraft. The announcement comes following the completion of an environmental assessment that concluded with a finding of no significant impact, clearing the way for the final decision to base the aircraft here. The first MC-12W aircraft
  • The Honorable Judge Vance Raye, speaks at the 2011 African-American, Black History Month luncheon Feb. 24 at the Recce Point Club. Judge Raye’s message focused on the trials and hardships suffered by African-Americans not only during the Civil War, but throughout history.

    Luncheon celebrates African-American Black History Month

    The 2011 African-American Black History Month luncheon was held Feb. 24 at the Community Activities Center.This year's theme, African-Americans and the Civil War, focused on the trials and hardships faced by slaves and black military members during the mid 1800s.Judge Vance Raye, presiding judge for the 3rd District Court of Appeals in Sacramento

  • 9th RW Safety office wows ACC inspectors

    The 9th Reconnaissance Wing Safety Office was awarded an 'outstanding' rating Jan. 28 following the ACC Directorate of Safety, Program Management Evaluation by ACC's Safety PME TeamThe six-member team scoured every aspect of flight, ground and weapons safety and happily labeled their findings with the first 'outstanding' rating in more than 13
  • Gen. William M. Fraser III, commander of Air Combat Command, exercises on an elliptical machine at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Jan. 10 prior to suiting up for a high-altitude chamber session. The 10-minute workout helps to expedite the removal of nitrogen in the body. (U.S. Air Force photo/9th Reconnaissance Wing Public Affairs)

    ACC Commander visits Beale, takes high flight

  • 12th AF Command Chief visits Beale

    Chief Master Sgt. Harold Clark, 12th Air Force command chief, visited Beale Nov. 24 to focus on the challenges and successes Beale is experiencing.During his visit he received advanced knowledge on the missions of the 9th Reconnaissance Wing as well as some of its tenant units."There's a lot we gain by visiting out here in order to be able to
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