10 Jan 2020

Essential Medicine Experts

Maj. Andrea Russell, 9th Medical Support Squadron pharmacy element chief, poses for a photo at the clinic at Beale Air Force Base, California, Jan. 9, 2020. Russell is one of two pharmacists at Beale AFB, who are responsible for dispensing prescribed medications and helping patients understand proper usage and side effects. (U.S. Air Force photo by

8 Jan 2020

Beale instructor gives back life changing mentorship to young Airmen

In the U.S. Air Force, personal and professional development is something that many Airmen strive for. To obtain this self-improvement, some Airmen require mentorship. Staff Sgt. Justin Johnson takes what he learned from a mentor years ago and passes that knowledge to Airmen at Recce Town.

23 Dec 2019

Principles of Instructions Course, making Airmen Competent Military Instructors

Airmen need the necessary tools to teach new skills to other Airmen effectively. The Principles of Instructions course taught here gives Airmen these tools and teaches them how to be effective communicators and instructors.

27 Nov 2019

Beale ALS adapts as AF culture changes

With an instructor cadre of three NCOs and one senior NCO, the Airman Leadership School at Beale AFB may seem small, but they know how they are impacting future leaders of the Air Force. With most of the Senior Airmen students from Beale and a few from surrounding bases, this cadre knows that helping the Air Force’s newest NCOs adapt to a changing culture will need to start with them. “In the Air Force, the one constant is change, and being able to adapt to those changes is critical,” said Master Sgt. StaLissa K. Mendez, the commandant of Beale ALS. “If we are not able to adapt and change with the times, we are going to be left behind.”

26 Nov 2019

234th IS Commander wins sword fighting gold medal

Lt. Col. Robert G. Childs, 234th Intelligence Squadron commander, brought home a gold medal in the Open Rapier and Dagger category at the Swordfish XIV martial arts tournament.

20 Nov 2019

480th ISRW command chief immersed in 548th ISRG mission

Chief Master Sgt. Trey Walker, 480th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing command chief, visited the 548th ISR Group, Beale Air Force Base, California, Nov. 3-6.During his visit, he met the Airmen who contribute to the mission of delivering combat power by providing timely intelligence.These Airmen included those at the Distributed

14 Nov 2019

195th Wing vital to connecting MQ-9, CA firefighters

The MQ-9 Reaper has been instrumental in fighting the California wildfires, but it is Airmen of the 195th Air National Guard Wing who have been a vital part of fire suppression in California.

12 Nov 2019

Beale kicks off CFC

Beale kicked off the 2019 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) during an all-call at Beale Air Force Base, California, Nov. 8.The CFC is the world’s largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign, whose mission is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee focused, cost-efficient, and effective in providing

8 Nov 2019

Beale ISR mission migrates to activated 16th AF Information Warfare NAF

With the Air Force constantly evolving over 72 years, Beale and its reconnaissance mission is staying relevant with the recent activation of the 16th Air Force Numbered Air Force (NAF), the first of its kind.

8 Nov 2019

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 9th CES partner to protect Beale’s natural resources

Beale is made up of more than 25,000 acres of grassland and riparian area, which allows for hunting, fishing, and other outdoor recreation. The base is tasked with conserving and protecting by the Sikes Act which mandates military installations develop and implement Integrated Natural Resources Management Plans. Part of this plan includes conservation law enforcement, so the base has recently partnered with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to bring Jesse Travis, a FWS Federal Wildlife Officer, on the installation to enforce said laws.