Beale Air Force Base News

At Beale AFB, recently mandated Enlisted Foundations Courses Feature VR Technology

Senior Airman Frederick Brown — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:42:00 GMT

Beale Air Force Base’s (AFB) Recce-U recently acquired virtual reality (VR) technology to be implemented in the Air Force Enlisted Airmanship Continuum Foundation Courses. These Foundations Courses, introduced in October 2023, became mandatory prerequisites to the Enlisted Professional Military Education (EPME) courses as of December 31, 2025. A review of the enlisted professional development structure revealed a disconnect between initial skills, training, and formal EPME, deeming the previous system of base-level Professional Enhancement Seminars as insufficient. This led to the creation of the Enlisted Airmanship Continuum Foundations Courses to bridge this gap in knowledge and execution.

Human-machine teaming in battle management: A collaborative effort across borders

Deb Henley, 505th Command and Control Wing Public Affairs — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:14:00 GMT

The 2025 series of the Decision Advantage Sprint for Human-Machine Teaming marked a significant step forward in the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning into battle management operations. Through a series of groundbreaking experiments, including the recent DASH 3 iteration, the U.S. Air Force, alongside its coalition partners, Canada and the United Kingdom, tested and refined AI’s potential to enhance decision-making, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen interoperability in the face of growing global security challenges.

One Team, One Community: A Year of Partnership

Charles Borsos — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 17:44:00 GMT

It’s been a significant year for Team Beale. For the first time in seven years, we opened our gates to the public for our Air and Space Expo. After deploying as the lead wing, Beale Airmen returned following six months away from home. All the while, we continued to innovate, expand capabilities, and incorporate revolutionary technologies into our battlespace. As we reflect on a year of honest work and look forward to great things on the horizon, it is important to give thanks to our community partners who stand with us every step of the way.

Virtual Flag: Coalition enhances global partnerships, interoperability, and readiness

Deb Henley, 505th Command and Congrol Wing Public Affairs — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 04:47:00 GMT

The Virtual Flag: Coalition 26-1 exercise, hosted annually by the 705th Combat Training Squadron, also known as the Distributed Mission Operations Center, at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, serves as a cornerstone of U.S. and allied forces' readiness, interoperability, and mission command capabilities. This high-stakes, multinational exercise integrates air, space, and cyber assets from multiple partner nations to simulate real-world combat scenarios, test tactics, techniques, and procedures, and strengthen global warfighting efforts.

Beale Airmen Demonstrate Wing Capabilities During 16th AF Command Chief’s First Visit

Senior Airman Alexis Pentzer — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 21:53:00 GMT

The 9th Reconnaissance Wing (RW) hosted U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Andrew McKendree, 16th Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) command chief, for the first time, Dec. 17, 2025. The visit provided the wing an opportunity to demonstrate Beale’s capability in providing high altitude reconnaissance, mission ready Airmen and combat ammunition expertise to combatant commands, while integrating new capabilities.

Capstone 2025: Advancing AI for C2, dynamic targeting, coalition integration

Deb Henley, 505th Command and Control Wing Public Affairs — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:47:00 GMT

The Shadow Operations Center-Nellis, or ShOC-N, concluded its 2025 Experimentation Series with Capstone 2025, a pivotal event designed to enhance joint and coalition interoperability and accelerate progress in command-and-control modernization. As the culminating event of a series of rigorous experiments, Capstone 2025 focused on artificial intelligence applications for C2, human-machine teaming, kill chain automation, and multi-domain operations, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.

Beale EOD team safely disposes of Military Ordnance found in Mendocino County

Airman 1st Class Chelsea Arana — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 23:59:00 GMT

The 9th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team, responded to Mendocino County, California, after local authorities reported the discovery of an item believed to be military Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) on private property, on Dec. 9, 2025.

USACE Completes New Squadron Operations and Aircraft Maintenance Facility at Beale AFB, Enhancing Mission Support for the 940th Air Refueling Wing

Maj. Kara Greene — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 19:37:00 GMT

With a ribbon cutting timed for 9:40 a.m. Friday in honor of the 940th Air Refueling Wing, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers completed a new Squadron Operations and Aircraft Maintenance Unit complex that will support refueling, maintenance and mission-planning operations for years to come. The more than 43,000 square-foot facility consolidates the Operational Support Squadron, Aircraft Maintenance Unit and Aircrew Flight Equipment into one modern building. With operations, maintenance and aircrew preparation located under the same roof, crews can move more quickly from planning to on the aircraft, and maintenance teams can coordinate directly with operators. Air Force Colonel Andrew Gray, commander of the 940th Air Refueling Wing, said the facility represents a long-awaited milestone.

From the Range to the World Stage: Airman’s Journey to the “Olympics of Shooting”

Frederick A. Brown — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:16:00 GMT

When U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Dan Antonio Deladingco, 9th Mission Support Group (MSG) executive assistant, first stepped onto a firing range nearly 16 years ago, he never imagined it would lead him to represent the United States in one of the most prestigious shooting competitions in the world. What began as an Air Force requirement turned into a personal passion and ultimately, an opportunity to compete at the 2025 International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) Handgun World Shoot, often described as the “Olympics of shooting.” This year, the IPSC World Shoot was held in Stilfontein, South Africa, from Aug. 22 to 27.

Help available for Airmen, Guardians, civilians to mitigate lapse in appropriations impact

Pentagon News — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 21:30:00 GMT

Assistance to reduce the impact of the government shutdown on Airmen, Guardians, civilians and their families is available through various means.

Rising Stars of Safety 2025

Staff Sgt. Lauren Douglas — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 21:22:00 GMT

On September 15, 2025, the National Safety Council awarded four Airmen in their Class of 2025: Rising Stars of Safety national awards ceremony in Denver, Colorado.

Air Force experiments with AI, boosts battle management speed and accuracy

Deb Henley, 505th Command and Control Wing Public Affairs — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 14:03:00 GMT

The Air Force wrapped up the second Decision Advantage Sprint for Human-Machine Teaming, known as DASH 2, a fast-paced experiment exploring how artificial intelligence can help operators make faster, smarter decisions in complex battlespaces.

Beale bridges generations during remembrance of September 11th attacks

Charles Borsos — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 01:30:00 GMT

Team Beale assembled at Fire Station 1 to honor the fallen with a remembrance ceremony and reflect on the 24 years that have passed since the September 11th attacks.

Beale AFB Showcases Vital Reconnaissance and Combat Capabilities to Air Combat Command Leadership

SSgt. Christopher Chen — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 16:45:00 GMT

Beale Air Force Base, home of the 9th Reconnaissance Wing and the Air Force Combat Ammunitions Center, recently hosted Gen. Adrian Spain, commander of Air Combat Command and Chief Master Sgt. Jeremy Unterseher, ACC command chief, Sept. 4-6, 2025, demonstrating its pivotal role in delivering persistent, integrated reconnaissance and combat power for the nation.

Beale Airman aids climber down from Yosemite National Park’s famous cable section of Half Dome hike

SrA Frederick A. Brown — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 21:05:56 GMT

When U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ty LaCourse, 48th Intelligence Support Squadron cyber systems operation section chief, and his wife set out to climb Yosemite National Park’s (NP) famous Half Dome early in the morning on June 28, 2025, they knew it was going to be exciting. This wasn’t LaCourse’s first time summiting the route, but it would be his wife’s very first experience going rock climbing.

From Team Beale to Team USA, Tech. Sgt. Goodwin set to compete in international skydiving competition

Charles Borsos — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 21:58:00 GMT

Goodwin, a 9th Physiological Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment (AFE) technician at Beale Air Force Base, spends much of his free time skydiving. Soon, he is set to compete for Team USA at the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale Skydiving World Cup and the International Speed Skydiving Association’s 6th World Cup of Speed Skydiving, held simultaneously in Hohenems, Austria.

Airmen forge combat readiness at Beale’s AFCOCOMP

Senior Airman Alexis Pentzer — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:06:21 GMT

Eight teams from seven major commands (MAJCOM) gathered under the hot August sun in northern California to test their munitions expertise during the annual Air Force Combat Operations Competition (AFCOCOMP), Aug. 11-15, 2025.

Beale AFB, a premier location for joint service training

Senior Airman Jessica Sanchez-Chen — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 19:39:00 GMT

Beale AFB continues to evolve as a key force-multiplying asset in support of joint-force readiness, serving as an essential platform for training and exercises across U.S. military branches.

22nd Air Task Force proves combat readiness at Northern Strike 25-2

Airman 1st Class Chelsea Arana — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Airmen from the 22nd Air Task Force (ATF), comprised of military members from Beale, Travis, and Fairchild Air Force Bases (AFB), wrapped up their participation in the 2 week training event Exercise Northern Strike 25-2 (NS 25-2) on Aug. 9, 2025 at Battle Creek Air National Guard Base.

Building Bridges: Team Beale welcomes honorary commanders, Class of 2025

Charles Borsos — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 22:15:00 GMT

On Aug. 1, 2025, Beale welcomed its newest class of honorary commanders. The program, which matches unit commanders with civic leaders in the surrounding community, has a long history. These community partnerships continue to play important roles as Beale evolves. With this newest class of honorary commanders, Beale stands at the beginning of an important mission transition. With Beale at the forefront of a technological shift, we thank the community partners for helping usher in this new age for the base.