Air Combat Command Shield

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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  • Vehicle registration

    On-Base Automobile/Motorcycle Registration Newly-assigned personnel are required to register all motor vehicles within three working days after arrival. This may be accomplished at Pass and Registration, located at 17855 Warren Shingle Rd. The following items are required to register vehicle(s):ยท

  • Education and schools

    Educational Opportunities The base training and education services flight sponsors an extensive array of on-base programs. The University of Phoenix offers on-base bachelors' programs in business management, business administration/information systems and human services. Embry--Riddle Aeronautical

  • Company Grade Officers' Council

    For more information on Beale's Company Grade Officers' Council, visit their Community of Practice website at:https://afkm.wpafb.af.mil/community/views/home.aspx?Filter=22589

  • 9th Maintenance Group

    The 9th Maintenance Group has four squadrons totaling more than 1,150 personnel. It is responsible for providing worldwide maintenance support for the U-2, T-38 and RQ-4 aircraft, which fulfill the global reconnaissance missions directed by the National Command Authorities. It also supports

  • Family services/Airmen's Attic

    Family Services One of your first stops, especially if you arrive prior to your household goods, will be family services located at 5114B Tern Ct., in the base housing area. Family Services loans dishes, pots, pans, irons, ironing boards, cribs, baby furniture, futons, bed linens, etc., free of

  • Military and Family Readiness Center (MFRC)

    Military and Family Readiness CenterMilitary life can be challenging for service members and their families. The Military and Family Readiness Center helps individuals become prepared for these challenges with classes, seminars, crisis intervention services and programs. If you're unsure of where to

  • Postal information

    Advance Postal Addresses To have your mail forwarded to Beale, initiate a change of address with your current post office. Mail can be forwarded to: General Delivery at PSC Box 5000, Beale Air Force Base, CA 95903; or, send a copy of your orders to your sponsor so he/she can open an advanced

  • 9th Mission Support Group

    The 9th Mission Support Group is composed of expeditionary combat-support professionals who support the nation's air power ... anytime, anywhere.