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U-2 Dragon Lady relaunches at 9:01 this morning
Beale Air Force Base has returned to normal flying operations since Tuesday, where a two-seater U-2 crashed in the Sutter Buttes near the installation.
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9/23
2016
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Global U-2 Flying Operations Not Impacted by recent crash
Beale Air Force Base, Calif.- Flying operations worldwide for the U-2 Dragon Lady have not been impacted as a result of a recent crash here on September 20, 2016.
The demand signal for the U-2 to continue supporting combatant commanders and meet national security objectives has not diminished. The aircraft continues to be flown by highly trained pilots globally
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9/22
2016
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Beale identifies U-2 pilot killed in crash
The deceased pilot involved in a U-2 Dragon Lady crash on Sept. 20th, 2016 has been identified as Lt. Col. Ira S. Eadie. Eadie was assigned to the 1st Reconnaissance Squadron, Beale Air Force Base, Calif. and was on a training mission with another pilot when the two-seater U-2 crashed. The other pilot sustained non-life-threatening injuries and
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9/21
2016
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U-2 crashes near Sutter Buttes
Beale Air Force Base, Calif.- An Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady crashed shortly after takeoff at approximately 9:05 a.m. today near the Sutter Buttes.One pilot is confirmed deceased, while the other sustained injuries.The aircraft was assigned to 1st Reconnaissance Squadron, Beale Air Force Base, California and was on a training mission. Two pilots
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9/20
2016
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Beale Airmen make a difference for homeless veterans
More than 70 Airmen from Beale Air Force Base, and Travis Air Force Base, recently volunteered their time to help homeless veterans in the Sacramento area during the Sacramento Stand Down. The event, which is in its 25th year, took place Sept. 16 to 18, 2016.
Military and civilian volunteers assisted in setting up and participating in a three-day camp for homeless veterans. The Sacramento Stand Down has provided essential services and comfort to approximately 8,000 veterans and their dependents over the past 25 years, serving about 54,000 hot meals as well as haircuts, showers, new shoes, sleeping bags, underwear, and new or lightly used clothing.
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9/19
2016
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POWs share perspective
Team Beale held a ceremonial breakfast to honor POW/MIA Recognition Day Sept. 15, 2016, at the Community Activity Center here.
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9/16
2016
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Clinic moving to extended hours
The 9th Medical Group is extending its hours starting Oct. 1, 2016. The intent is for Airmen and their families to have expanded access to healthcare and greater flexibility in scheduling visits.
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9/16
2016
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Team Beale honors 9/11 first responders
Beale Air Force Base held a 9/11 first responder memorial ceremony to honor the police officers, firefighters, and paramedics who died while responding to the attacks. Sunday marks the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
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9/13
2016
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Maintenance beyond the aircraft
Airmen from the 9th Physiological Support Squadron perform daily maintenance on full pressure suits, which U-2 Dragon Lady pilots wear during their high-altitude flights. The maintenance ensures U-2 pilots are safe when they encounter the conditions of near-space flight. The maintenance of full pressure suits is a necessary step to ensure Beale completes its high-altitude intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance mission.
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9/07
2016
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Beale air traffic control team wins tower of the year
The 9th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control team was presented with the 2015 D. Ray Hardin Air Traffic Control Facility of the Year Award for the Air Force Aug. 30, 2016, here. The air traffic control team won the award which is given to the best tower in the Air Force for executing approximately 44,000 operations from Jan. 1, 2015, to
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9/01
2016
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