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Aug. 5, 2026
CMSAF David R. Wolfe Sees Beale in Action

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David R. Wolfe visited Beale Air Force Base on Aug. 3 to witness firsthand how the 9th Reconnaissance Wing is operationalizing joint readiness, rapid modernization and family support to increase the warfighter mentality and raise lethality of the force. His
July 14, 2026
A New Blueprint for Return: ACC Rolls Out Phased 'Home Station' Reintegration Strategy

Recognizing that the return from a deployment is just the beginning of a new mission, Air Combat Command is introducing a comprehensive framework to strengthen home station reintegration.
July 13, 2026
Fighting Fire with Fire: 9th CES Conducts Prescribed Burns to Protect Beale

To mitigate the threat of wildfires and protect installation assets, the 9th Civil Engineer Squadron has partnered with the Wildland Fire Support Module to conduct prescribed burns across Beale Air Force Base.
June 30, 2026
A Booming Legacy: AFCOMAC hits 300-class milestone during historic 40th year

For the 300th time since opening its doors, the Air Force Combat Ammunition Center pushed a new wave of munitions leaders out to the field. Class 26-006 graduated here June 19, 2026.
June 18, 2026
Beale Partners with Local Law Enforcement, Yuba Applied Research Center to Enhance Airspace Security

The 9th Reconnaissance Wing is taking proactive steps to enhance installation security and counter potential threats posed by small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS). In partnership with the Yuba County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) and the Yuba Applied Research Center (YARC), the wing is implementing a
June 17, 2026
9th Reconnaissance Wing Change of Command

The 9th Reconnaissance Wing hosted a change of command ceremony here today, welcoming Col. Charles G. Cameron as the new wing commander.
April 14, 2026
Beale Inspires 3,000 Scouts in Honor of America’s 250th

The 9th Reconnaissance Wing welcomed over 3,000 visitors for the 2026 Scouting Expo from April 10-12, 2026, in honor of America’s 250th Birthday.
April 14, 2026
USAF and USDA Team Up to Ensure Airfield/Flightline Safety

A team of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wildlife biologists visited Beale Air Force Base to tour the airfield and discuss best practices for mitigating wildlife hazards. The visit is part of an ongoing partnership between the two agencies to ensure pilot safety and Air Force mission
April 2, 2026
Beale Earns Prestigious Air Force Environmental Award

Beale has earned recognition at the highest Air Force level as the recipient of the 2024-2025 General Thomas D. White (GTDW) award for the environmental restoration installation category. This prestigious award recognizes the installation’s outstanding achievements in environmental restoration and
March 27, 2026
AFCOMAC Celebrates 40 years of Producing Warfighters for Global Combat Airpower

After a grueling three weeks, Air Force Combat Ammunition Center (AFCOMAC) class of 2026-004 delivered their signature booming ammo chant marking the finale of a dual celebration; their graduation and AFCOMAC’s 40th Anniversary. Throughout the course, under intense Northern California heat, these