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U-2 Dragon Lady

The U-2 provides high-altitude, all-weather surveillance and reconnaissance, day or night, in direct support of U.S. and allied forces.

T-38 Talon

The T-38A Talon is a 2-seat, twin-engine, supersonic jet trainer used in a variety of roles because of its design, economy of operations, ease of maintenance, high performance and exceptional safety record. Air Education and Training Command is the primary user of the T-38C for joint specialized undergraduate pilot training. Air Combat Command, Air Force Materiel Command and the National Aeronautics and Space administration also use the T-38A in various roles. The T-38A is used at Beale AFB as the companion trainer to the U-2 program.

PAVE PAWS

PAVE PAWS is a radar system operated for missile warning and space surveillance, primarily to detect and track sea-launched (SLBM) and intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs).

ACC Fact Sheet

Air Combat Command, with headquarters at Langley Air Force Base, Va., is a major command created June 1, 1992, by combining its predecessors Strategic Air Command and Tactical Air Command. ACC is the primary provider of combat air forces to America's unified combatant commands. Learn more about ACC.

9th Reconnaissance Wing

The wing also maintains a high state of readiness in its expeditionary combat support forces for potential deployment in response to theater contingencies. The 9th RW is composed of more than 3,000 personnel in four groups at Beale and multiple overseas operating locations. At any given moment, day or night, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, there is probably a U-2 aircraft from the 9th RW flying an operational mission somewhere in the world.

Beale's History

Camp Beale opened in October 1942 as a training site for the 13th Armored and the 81st and 96th Infantry Divisions. During World War II, Camp Beale's 86,000 acres were home for more than 60,000 soldiers, a prisoner-of-war encampment and a 1,000-bed hospital. In 1948, the camp transferred from the Army to the Air Force.

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  • 69th Reconnaissance Group/ Detachment 1

      MISSION The 69 RG/DET 1 plans and executes high-altitude intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions throughout Pacific Command's Area of Responsibility. Operating the RQ-4B Global Hawk Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA), the 69 RG/DET 1 provides signals intelligence and near real-time

  • 12th Reconnaissance Squadron

    MISSION:Expertly train, deploy and employ Airmen and assets to deliver globally integrated ISR in support of warfighter needs and national objectives. HISTORY: The 12th Reconnaissance Squadron originated in World War I as the 12th Aero Squadron and earned accolades from General Bill Mitchell as “the

  • 69th Maintenance Squadron

    MISSIONThe 69 Maintenance Squadron plans and provides on- and off-equipment maintenance to generate global communications relay and worldwide high-altitude combat surveillance and reconnaissance. Maintaining the RQ-4B Global Hawk, the 69th MXS ensures mission-ready aircraft, personnel, and equipment

  • Air Combat Command Training Support Squadron (TRSS) Detachment 11

    Vision:   Provide the CAF with world class training support to produce warfighters ready to win today’s fight and to integrate into 5th generation warfighting capabilities across the full spectrum of military operations.  Mission:  Training experts providing a solid framework for instruction through

  • Beale's History: Past to Present

    Beale Air Force Base not only has a unique mission, but it was named for an unique individual. Unlike most other bases that were named for aviators, Beale was named for Edward Fitzgerald Beale (1822-1893), the nineteenth-century pioneer. Beale graduated from the Naval Academy, served in the

  • 9th Physiological Support Squadron

    MISSIONThe 9th Physiological Support Squadron (9 PSPTS) provides specialized support and training for U-2 aviators in support of worldwide intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) combat missions.The squadron supports more than 6,400 man-days per year in temporary duty at three Forward

  • 9th Medical Support Squadron

    Mission:Ready Medics supporting Team Beale’s Airmen and their families by promoting mental and physical readiness. Delivers comprehensive primary, pediatric, and specialty care, allergy/immunizations, ambulance, and ancillary operations. Provides a wide-range of administrative and logistical

  • 9th Medical Operations Squadron

    MISSIONThe 9th Medical Operations Squadron (9 MDOS) supports the 9th Medical Group & 9th Reconnaissance Wing’s globally integrated, high altitude ISR mission by keeping Beale Airmen healthy, fit, and ready for global operations. 9 MDOS provides evidenced-based care using the Patient Centered Medical

  • 9th Medical Group

    MISSIONThe 9th Medical Group (9 MDG) is a fully accredited Medical Treatment Facility that enables and optimizes 9 RW high-altitude ISR and tenant ISR, Space Warning, and Tanker airlift missions.  We are responsible for developing and sustaining Ready Medics to deliver unmatched reliable care

  • Employment opportunities

    Employment Opportunities The Non-Appropriated Fund Human Resources Office, located at 17852 16th St., Suite 125, accepts applications for employment for off-duty military and family members. Applications are accepted for a variety of positions. Active duty members must complete an AF Form 3902,