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  • Wingman Anonymous

    Beale Airmen put down their cell phones and embraced the power of face-to-face contact during the inaugural Beale Social on Feb. 27, 2023. Over 50 Airmen, E-1 to E-4, from various units met at the Recce Point Club to participate in this social event. Upon arrival, they turned in their phones and

  • Honorary Commander Program

    The long awaited honorary commander program is back in full swing after a 3-year postponement. The honorary commander program creates an opportunity for Beale Air Force Base to build lasting relationships with the local community and educate community leaders about the missions of Beale AFB and the

  • AFCOMAC: Building Teamwork, and Bombs

    “Bombs away” has a nice ring to it, but the thrilling descent of high explosives requires a lot more than just the push of a button.A total of 77 ammunition troops from around the Air Force traveled to Beale to attend the Air Force Combat Ammunition Center class 23-003.

  • The Chittoms: 25 Years Later and We Still Try to Eat Lunch Together.

    After four children, seven assignments, and nearly 60 years of combined military service, Chief Master Sgt. Esmeralda Chittom, 9th Operations Group senior enlisted leader, and Chief Master Sgt. Bobby Chittom, 9th Maintenance Group senior enlisted leader, explain how they navigated the military as a

  • IST Program

    Do you have what it takes to fly 70,000 feet? The U-2 Dragon Lady pilot program is a competitive program that takes pilots from different aircraft platforms and even different service branches into consideration. Members from different service branches can qualify through the Interservice Transfer

  • Airmen and Guardians visit Redwood Middle School

    Airmen and Guardians from Beale AFB and Travis AFB traveled to Redwood Middle School in Napa, Calif., to participate in a mentorship panel on Jan. 25.The panel members were asked questions by the students to help build trust in the Air and Space Forces as a way to inspire the next generation of

  • Maintenance Day

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zachary Knighton, 9th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, inspects a U-2 Dragon Lady motor Jan. 12, 2023, at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. The inspection served as a performance exam to ensure Airmen are following correct procedures. (U.S. Air Force

  • Saving the shrimp

    U.S. Air Force 9th Civil Engineer Squadron Airmen unblock a culvert Jan. 12, 2023, at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. Due to heavy rainfall in Northern California, the 9th CES Airmen have been working night shifts to mitigate the floods and work on areas that have been affected, including unblocking

  • Beale FOD Walk

    Airman 1st Class Natasha Hinestroza, 9th Munitions Squadron stockpile technician, picks up a branch during a foreign object debris (FOD) walk, Jan. 3, 2022, at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. FOD walks are important as they help limit possible hazards that could potentially damage the aircraft. (U.S.

  • California Installation Commanders Caucus

    The members of the California Installation Commanders Caucus (CICC) gather outside of the radar of the 7th Space Warning Squadron on Beale Air Force Base, Calif. on Dec. 7, 2022. The CICC is held every quarter to discuss high level issues impacting Airmen, Guardians, civilians and dependents.. (U.S.