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  • 9th MXS Fabrication Flight: Three shops one team

    When metal or composite parts and components on Beale need to be tested, repaired or created from scratch the 9th Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight provides these vital capabilities and keeps the reconnaissance mission moving forward.

  • 940th AMXS crew chief’s KC-135 launch ops

    The 940th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and launching the KC-135 Stratotanker fleet on base. They are essential in the 940th Air Refueling Wing’s mission and the total force structure of the Air Force.

  • Beale Military Liaison Counsel Member, Ron Bartoli dies at age 81

    BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.--Remembered for many accomplishments throughout the community and avid supporter of Beale, Ron Bartoli, passed away at the age of 81. Born in Youngstown, Ohio, he was a U.S. Army veteran who started several successful businesses and was a longtime board member of the

  • More than a phase: 9th MXS maintenance critical to U-2 mission set

    Reconnaissance is the oldest mission set in combat aviation making the U-2 Dragon Lady essential to the mission of the 9th Reconnaissance Wing and the Air Force as a whole.Ensuring the long-term performance of the U-2 falls upon a team of Airmen in the 9th Maintenance Squadron who perform phase

  • Safe driving during winter season

    BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Winter has arrived once again to Beale Air Force Base and with the drop in temperature, rain systems, strong wind currents and even fog, there is an increased risk to those driving.The 9th Security Forces Squadron reminds those who call Recce Town home and the

  • Perimeter Patrols: 9th SFS provides base security on UTVs

    The 9th Security Forces Squadron conducts patrols of the base’s 26-mile perimeter on utility terrain vehicles (UTV) to help ensure the base is secure. They conduct at least three patrols every day. During the patrols they check for damage to the fence or any other signs of tampering. The off-road

  • Beale’s Bovines enjoy our Reconnaissance

    One of the things that makes Beale unique is the U-2 Dragon Lady, another is the presence of cows on the base. The cows are such a fixture there is actually a running cow count, which currently stands at 1881. The cows are here due to a grazing program where the base leases approximately 12,000

  • Lumber jacks of all trades: 9th CES Dirt Boyz cut trees, clear brush

    The 9th Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and heavy equipment, more affectionately known as Dirt Boyz, often perform various forms of construction on base. One aspect of their job many people don’t know about is tree maintenance.The unit actually started a large tree maintenance project on Nov. 26