9th MXS egress shop upgrades ejection seat

The U-2 Dragon Lady has a long and storied history, which means the component parts do as well. The ejection seat, arguably one of the most important components, is currently undergoing a large upgrade.

5th Reconnaissance Squadron Change of Command

Recce Town introduces new Airman’s Attic Program

The Beale Spouses Club held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the unveiling of the new Airman’s Attic Program at the base thrift shop May 30, 2019.The ceremony was attended by members of the Beale Spouses Club, wing leadership, and members from various base agencies.

9th MUNS hosts second annual Air Force Combat Operations Competition

The 9th Munitions Squadron held the second annual Air Force Combat Operations Competition (AFCOCOMP), May 14-16, 2019, here.AFCOCOMP is a one-of-a-kind munitions building competition, which tests participants on the skills required of ammo troops during warfighting operations.

Replacing power components keeps early warning radar online

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Program Executive Office Digital will save more than $2 million in energy costs annually by replacing radar Sub-Array Power Supplies, or SAPS, with more responsive and reliable models.Digital, which oversees both the Ballistic Missile Early Warning System and PAVE

EOD techs attend tactical combat casualty care course

Explosive ordnance disposal technicians from the 9th Civil Engineer Squadron attended tactical combat casualty care course April 30, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. TCCC is designed to teach techniques and strategies for providing trauma care in a warzone.

9th CES fire fighters test, certify fire hoses

The 9th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department performed an annual fire hose certification April 30, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California.

Beale celebrates Earth Week 2019

The 9th Civil Engineer Squadron environmental office held a variety of events in celebration of Earth Week at several locations April 22 to 25.The events consisted of an outreach table, a hike to Beale Falls, a vernal pool ecology tour, and a native tree planting.

Opening doors to the future 427th Reconnaissance Squadron ribbon cutting ceremony

The 427th Reconnaissance Squadron celebrated the opening of a new Common Mission Control Center (CMCC) with a ribbon cutting ceremony here April 23, 2019. With the CMCC opening, it will provide combatant commanders, scalable, tailorable products and services for use in contested environments. Using

Sacramento area veterans graduate 4 Paws 2 Freedom at Beale

Sacramento area veterans recently graduated a training program, alongside their four legged friends marking a milestone in their road to recovery. 4 Paws 2 Freedom, a non-profit organization, conducts a six-month program to help train certified services dogs for military veterans, first responders