9th CPTS: Closing the fiscal year

The 9th Reconnaissance Wing receives a yearly budget that is allocated to and used by the groups and squadrons under its command to enable them to successfully execute the mission. However, at the end of each fiscal year it’s the responsibility of a few Airmen to ensure that the wing’s accounts are

Squadron Innovation Fund: 9th CONS executes, meets unit demands

The Air Force announced a new program known as the Squadron Innovation Fund (SIF) designed to fund new ideas. The program was inspired by the success of the 99th Reconnaissance Squadron’s initiative to overcome challenges they experienced while performing their mission independent of leadership

Fire Prevention Week: 9th CES educates Recce Town on fire safety

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- The 9th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department teamed up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to promote Fire Prevention Week here, October 5 to 12, 2018.The campaign this year is “Look. Listen. Learn. Be Aware. Fire can happen anywhere.” It was

ENJJPT student selected for new track to U-2 pilot program

For the first time in the 35-plus year history of the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training program, a U.S. student from the program has been selected to begin a new training track that could land them in the U-2 Dragon Lady. The selectee will be notified at the 80th Flying Training Wing assignment

Recce Town secures contract for T-38 sun shades

The 9th Reconnaissance Wing recently secured a contract for three new sun shades for the T-38 Talon apronThe project was a wing-level initiative to provide maintenance personal with better working conditions.

9th FSS relocates operations while main chow hall undergoes renovations

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California -- With the Contrails Dining Facility under restoration, the 9th Force Support Squadron continues to operate in the Ramoneda Grill until its estimated completion in March, 2019.The 9th FSS led a smooth transition to the Ramoneda Grill without missing a single meal

A Matter of FACT: Growing the U-2 pilot selection process with first-ever program

For the first time, the 9th Reconnaissance Wing will open its aperture for recruiting U.S. Air Force pilots into the U-2 Dragon Lady through an experimental program beginning in the fall of 2018. Through the newly established U-2 First Assignment Companion Trainer (FACT) program, the 9th RW’s 1st

Recce Town honors POWs

The 9th Reconnaissance Wing held a 24-hour vigil run and a remembrance ceremony in honor of POW/MIA Recognition Day, Sept. 21, 2018, here.National POW/MIA Day is an annual observance held on the third Friday of September and is meant to recognize the nation’s prisoners of war and the service members

U-2 touchdown in Recce Town

BAADD preventing DUIs one ride at a time

Beale Airmen Against Drunk Driving (BAADD) is a completely anonymous program, ran by volunteers, designed to prevent base personnel from driving under the influence.