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May 7, 2025
Real ID required for military base access starting May 7

Starting May 7, 2025, the Real ID Act of 2005 will be in full effect. Visitors to military installations, including Beale Air Force Base, California, will need to present a compliant form of identification.Please Note: Possession of a REAL ID alone does not grant base access. All visitors must still
May 1, 2025
DAF begins ground testing for Collaborative Combat Aircraft, selects Beale AFB as the preferred location for aircraft readiness unit

The Department of the Air Force has begun ground testing for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, marking a major milestone in its effort to integrate autonomous systems into the future force.
April 8, 2025
Welcome Home: Beale Airmen Return from Leading Expeditionary Operations

Family, friends and teammates gathered on the tarmac at Beale Air Force Base to welcome their loved ones after months deployed. 9th Reconnaissance Wing (9 RW) Airmen supported the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing (378 AEW) for six months, providing critical command and control, operational, and
April 2, 2025
Media day offers exclusive look behind the scenes of Beale Air & Space Expo 2025

Local media outlets and aviation enthusiasts gathered at Beale Air Force Base for a media day in preparation for the Beale Air & Space Expo 2025. The event provided a behind-the-scenes look at the base’s operations and showcased the technologies and airpower that make Beale AFB a cornerstone of
March 25, 2025
Team Beale pulls out all the stops at the California Capital Airshow

A young child sits on her father’s shoulders, big ear protectors around her head. She waved to the pilot as Beale’s U-2 “Dragon Lady” came in for a touch-and-go landing. The U-2 opened at the California Capital Airshow (CCA) this weekend, and Team Beale brought out a lot in support of the event.
March 7, 2025
Sweden Cyber Command and Air Forces Cyber align cyber compatibility

Together, 16th Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) and the Sweden Cyber Command are sharpening their competitive edge by teaming up to counter these malicious cyber activities.
March 6, 2025
16th Air Force commander gets close up view of Recce Town’s crucial IW role in the modern age during two-day visit

Lt. Gen. Thomas K. Hensley commander of Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber), visited Beale AFB Feb. 20-21 for the first time since taking command last year.
Feb. 27, 2025
PlugFest at Beale tests conformance and performance of open systems components

Today, the modern battlefield increasingly calls upon the use of complex electronic warfare equipment, advanced communication platforms and sensor systems. With PlugFest, hosted at Beale Air Force Base and orchestrated by the Air Combat Command Federal Laboratory, the Naval Air Systems Command’s Air
Feb. 25, 2025
Beale’s AFREP team saves the Air Force time and money, one part at a time

The Air Force Repair Enhancement Program (AFREP) is a program any base Air Force-wide can implement to repair broken equipment, often at a fraction of what it would cost to replace the entire item. Beale AFB enhances operational readiness through this program, creating a competitive advantage over
Feb. 6, 2025
Beale AFB commander announces Beale Air & Space Expo 2025

Col. Keagan McLeese, 9th Reconnaissance Wing commander along with team Beale and all of “Recce Town, USA” proudly announce the Beale Air & Space Expo 2025. To honor a legacy of reconnaissance and celebrating “70 years at 70,000 feet”, the open house is scheduled to captivate audiences at Beale AFB,