News

  • Beale says goodbye to gate contractors

    The contracting company TWC Inc. that has been manning Beale's gates since January 2005 were replaced temporarily by 9th Security Forces Squadron Defenders as of Sept. 30.It is the Air Force's intent to transition to a civilian patrol force, which will provide constant professional installation

  • 'Lt. Dan' flies high

    Even though he has been a strong military supporter and philanthropist, most remember Gary Sinise by his award-winning role as Lieutenant Dan Taylor, who he played in the 1994 film "Forrest Gump."The Blue Island, Ill., native visited Team Beale June 6-9 to document the capabilities of the U-2 Dragon

  • Air Force announces MC-12 basing decision

    The Department of the Air Force has announced Beale Air Force Base will be the base for the MC-12W "Liberty" aircraft. The announcement comes following the completion of an environmental assessment that concluded with a finding of no significant impact, clearing the way for the final decision to

  • 9th RW Safety office wows ACC inspectors

    The 9th Reconnaissance Wing Safety Office was awarded an 'outstanding' rating Jan. 28 following the ACC Directorate of Safety, Program Management Evaluation by ACC's Safety PME TeamThe six-member team scoured every aspect of flight, ground and weapons safety and happily labeled their findings with

  • 12th AF Command Chief visits Beale

    Chief Master Sgt. Harold Clark, 12th Air Force command chief, visited Beale Nov. 24 to focus on the challenges and successes Beale is experiencing.During his visit he received advanced knowledge on the missions of the 9th Reconnaissance Wing as well as some of its tenant units."There's a lot we gain