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  • Airman 1st Class Robert Dumbeck (left), 9th Maintenance Squadron aircrew egress systems journeyman, and Tech. Sgt. Cody Clark 9th MXS aircrew egress systems craftsman, inspect an egress seat D-ring before installing a D-ring guard, Jan. 16, 2020 at Beale Air Force Base, California. When a pilot pulls the D-ring, it fires an initiator that sends gas pressure to explosives. Each of these explosives fire at different items like the lap belt, inertia reel, and foot retractors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis A. Ruiz-Vazquez)

    No Margin For Error

    When a plane goes down, an ejection seat keeps pilots from going down with it. Ejecting from an ejection seat is not something a pilot wants to do, but it is something they have to do in case of an emergency where everything else in an aircraft fails. It is their last chance at survival, and their lives rest on the hands of aircrew egress system specialists.
  • Senior Airman Sierra Garcia, 9th Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment apprentice, tightens a nut on the battery of a TLD air conditioning unit, Jan. 7, 2020 at Beale Air Force Base, California. The 9th MXS AGE flight inspects, repairs, modifies, and delivers over 500 pieces of equipment worth around $23 million. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis A. Ruiz-Vazquez)

    9th MXS AGE Flight, Essential to Providing Superior Reconnaissance

    Delivering superior reconnaissance capability in support of national objectives is one of the 9th Reconnaissance Wing’s main priorities. To accomplish this mission Beale is equipped with reconnaissance aircraft; the U-2 Dragon Lady, the RQ-4 Global Hawk, and aircraft that keep U-2 pilots proficient, like the T-38 Talon. Everyone plays a part in keeping these aircraft in the air, but it all starts on the ground with the 9th Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment (AGE) flight.
  • Air Force Pharmacist photo story

    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
  • An official photo of Staff Sgt. Johnson.

    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.
  • Students taking the Principles of Instruction (POI) course are tasked with presenting two 15 minute lectures and a 30 minute demonstration performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Luis A. Ruiz-Vazquez)

    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.
  • Four Airmen Leadership School instructors pose for a photo

    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.”
  • A photo of Lt. Col. Robert G. Childs, 234th Intelligence Squadron commander, posing for a competitor portrait

    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.
  • A photo of Chief Master Sgt. Trey Walker, 480th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing command chief, talking with Airmen at an NCO all call

    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
  • A photo of members of the 222nd Intelligence Support Squadron posing for a photo

    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.
  • A photo of Combined Federal Campaign group representatives posing for a picture at a CFC booth

    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
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