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  • The 9th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Administration and Operations Facility is in the progress of construction on Jan. 27, 2016, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The contractors are erecting walls using insulated concrete forms designed to be energy efficient. The facility is a replacement of the last, which was lost in a fire in January 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ramon A. Adelan)

    Construction update: Progress being made on Beale's CE structure, DCGS

    Beale's newest facilities, the 9th Civil Engineer Squadron's Administration and Operations Facility and the 548th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Group's Distribution Common Ground System, are progressing in their construction since the ground breaking in April 2015."Currently, both projects are being constructed with help from about
  • A SR-71 takes off at Beale Air Force Base California. (U.S. Air Force photo)

    SR-71 Blackbird: Gone but not forgotten...

    Twenty-six years ago today, Beale said goodbye to the fastest air-breathing jet in the world, the SR-71 Blackbird.The Blackbird was an advanced, long-range, supersonic strategic reconnaissance aircraft that called Beale Air Force Base home from January 1966 to January 1990.But for Master Sgt. Floyd Jones (ret.) and a local group of former Blackbird
  • Austin Stowell, the actor who portrayed Francis Gary Powers, in the film Bridge of Spies, and Francis Gary Powers Jr., are interviewed at Beale Air Force Base, California, Jan. 21, 2016. Stowell and Powers Jr. interview will be included in the DVD extras scheduled for release in February. Bridge of Spies has been nominated for Best Picture at the upcoming Academy Awards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bobby Cummings)

    "Bridge of Spies" returns to Beale

  • The 9th Reconnaissance Wing crest features the gold and green of the former Army Air Service, a central wavy line denoting the Rio Grande River and early service in Mexico, four black crosses in remembrance of the four major offensives in WWI. Finally, the phrase “Semper Paratus” meaning Always Ready. The official Air Force use of the phrase dates back to 1924. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Staff Sgt. Jeffrey M. Schultze)

    Symbolism and the 9th Reconnaissance Wing

    The average American encounters 362 advertisements per day, according to a 2014 Media Dynamics study. Symbols and logos are an integral part of our modern experience from traffic signs to store signage and in the case of Beale Air Force Base, the 9th Reconnaissance Wing Crest. The distinctive emblem looms large around Beale and is a prominent
  • There is currently a Boil Water Advisory in effect for all Beale Air Force Base consumers as of 6 p.m., January 17, 2016. Water should be boiled for at least 5 minutes before drinking, making ice cubes, washing foods, brushing teeth or in any other activity involving the consumption of water (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Bugenig)

    Boil Water Advisory

    There is currently a Boil Water Advisory in effect for all Beale Air Force Base consumers as of 6 p.m., January 17, 2016.  Water should be boiled for at least 5 minutes before drinking, making ice cubes, washing foods, brushing teeth or in any other activity involving the consumption of water.During a weekly routine test, water samples tested
  • The inspector general office Air Force-wide adopted a new duty badge in August 2014, which is now worn by all assigned IG inspectors at RAF Mildenhall. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

    9th Reconnaissance Wing undergoes Unit Effectiveness Inspection Capstone

    Beale's 9th Reconnaissance Wing is currently undergoing a Unit Effectiveness Inspection Capstone, which is being conducted by Air Combat Command's Inspector General team to rate how effective the wing is performing and accomplishing the mission. The inspection began Jan. 11, 2016, and is slated to be completed by Jan. 15"The Unit Effectiveness
  • Staff Sgt. Andrea Mulgado, 9th Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment technician, conducts a routine inspection on a flight helmet Jan. 7, 2016, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Beale’s Aircrew Flight Equipment technicians ensure T-38 Talon pilots are equipped with well-maintained and serviceable flight-gear. The T-38 is primarily used by the Air Education and Training Command as a training aircraft, but at Beale it is used as a familiarization aircraft when pilots are not flying the U-2 Dragon Lady. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ramon A. Adelan)

    Every Airman is mission essential: Aircrew Flight Equipment

    As the day begins for training sorties to take off, Airmen are already preparing for the mission. Like clockwork, Airmen are checking and re-checking equipment and supplying pilots with the necessities to fly.Every Airman plays an essential role in mission success, including those who are behind the scenes. Airmen assigned to the 9th Operational

  • AF introduces enlisted Global Hawk pilots

    Air Force officials announced a new initiative Dec. 17 to enhance the Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance mission by integrating enlisted remotely piloted aircraft pilots into the force.Air Force officials stated a dynamic threat environment calls for innovative approaches to high-demand missions. After careful consideration and with an
  • Santa Clause emerges from a U-2 Dragon Lady during the annual Children's Holiday Party Dec. 12, 2015, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Thousands of presents were donated by multiple suppliers and were handed out to the children of Team Beale. In addition, the event included photos with Santa Clause and his elves, a raffle and various holiday activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ramon A. Adelan)

    Beale hosts its 2015 Children's Holiday Party

    Team Beale hosted its annual Children's Holiday Party, which more than 1,000 members attended Dec. 12, 2015, at Beale Air Force Base, California.The holiday party began with the arrival of Santa Clause on a U-2 Dragon Lady and his elves on Beale Fire's engines.Thousands of presents were donated by multiple suppliers and were handed out to the
  • 9th CES prepares for the winter season (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Ramon A. Adelan)

    9th CES prepares for the winter season

    California is expected to have wetter-than-average conditions this winter due to El Niño.  The 9th Civil Engineer Squadron has taken the steps to prevent flooding on Beale Air Force Base from the upcoming winter season.According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, El Niño is characterized by unusually warm ocean temperatures in
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