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Aug. 7, 2023
Beale’s STEM Capabilities Inspire a New Generation

Science and technology soared at Beale last week with a visit from a STEM influencer and young minds with a passion for innovation.Students from For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) came to Beale to be a part of FIRST’s founder, Dean Kamen’s, high altitude flight in a
Sept. 28, 2020
“To quote Dora the explorer ‘I’m the map’”

Across the country the Department of Defense provided aid to communities in an effort to alleviate some of the strain on civilian healthcare facilities caused by COVID-19. Some examples of this are hospital ships USNS Comfort and USNS Mercy going to New York and Los Angeles respectively, and the
Nov. 8, 2019
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 9th CES partner to protect Beale’s natural resources

Beale is made up of more than 25,000 acres of grassland and riparian area, which allows for hunting, fishing, and other outdoor recreation. The base is tasked with conserving and protecting by the Sikes Act which mandates military installations develop and implement Integrated Natural Resources
July 18, 2019
9th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department extinguish fire

The 9th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters responded to a fire near the Rod and Gun club July 18, 2019. The firefighters train regularly to battle wildland fires, which occur on and off base.
May 6, 2019
EOD techs attend tactical combat casualty care course

Explosive ordnance disposal technicians from the 9th Civil Engineer Squadron attended tactical combat casualty care course April 30, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. TCCC is designed to teach techniques and strategies for providing trauma care in a warzone.
May 2, 2019
9th CES fire fighters test, certify fire hoses

The 9th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department performed an annual fire hose certification April 30, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California.
April 26, 2019
Beale celebrates Earth Week 2019

The 9th Civil Engineer Squadron environmental office held a variety of events in celebration of Earth Week at several locations April 22 to 25.The events consisted of an outreach table, a hike to Beale Falls, a vernal pool ecology tour, and a native tree planting.
Nov. 29, 2018
Lumber jacks of all trades: 9th CES Dirt Boyz cut trees, clear brush

The 9th Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and heavy equipment, more affectionately known as Dirt Boyz, often perform various forms of construction on base. One aspect of their job many people don’t know about is tree maintenance.The unit actually started a large tree maintenance project on Nov. 26
Aug. 13, 2018
Dirt Boyz’ role in improving Beale’s infrastructure

Pavement and heavy equipment Airmen maintain the roads and flight line for Recce Town USA. They use a variety of machinery requiring specialized knowledge to keep the base's infrastructure up-to-date.
July 10, 2018
9th CE firefighters’ wildfire prevention guide

The 2017 California wildland fire season was the most destructive on record. According to CAL FIRE, more than 9,000 fires burned approximately 1.25 million acres. Once again, wildland fire season is in full-swing and the 9th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department has advice to help keep people