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  • Remembering Mr. Calvin Hendrix

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 9th Civil Engineer Squadron render a final salute to the late Calvin Hendrix, 9th CES deputy commander, during his memorial ceremony, Jan. 19, 2024, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Hendrix served in the U.S. Navy as an enlisted member as well as a commissioned

  • Fini-Flight

    The U.S. Air Force TU-2S Dragon Lady tail number 1065 performed its final flight Jan. 11, 2024, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Aircraft 1065 was originally delivered to the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing as a TU-1S in 1983 to serve as a training aircraft for the U-2 program, and was

  • Clear Skies Ahead

    A U.S. Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady from the 99th Reconnaissance Squadron flies over Beale Air Force Base, California, Jan. 11, 2024. U-2 pilots perform touch and go’s routinely to maintain qualifications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Juliana Londono)

  • Integrating space into Information Warfare

    As the U.S. Air Force’s competition force, 16th Air Force (Air Forces CYBER) cultivates air and space superiority by integrating space into all warfighting functions to enhance integrated deterrence.This integration unifies 16th Air Force’s mission support with Space Operations Command to grow

  • Beale AFB Elephant Walk

    U.S. Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady’s and chase cars from the 99th Reconnaissance Squadron, T-38 Talon’s from the 1st Reconnaissance Squadron, and KC-135R Stratotanker’s from the 940th Air Refueling Wing conduct an elephant walk on Beale Air Force Base, California, Jan. 4, 2024. The elephant walk

  • DAF announces 2023 Photo Contest winners

    The Department of the Air Force recently announced the winners of the 2023 Air Force Photo Contest. Following this year’s theme of “101 Days of Summer,” a judging panel evaluated almost 400 entries on impact, creativity and technical aspects, with winners from various skill levels and ages selected

  • AFCOMAC Teaches Air Force Ammo Troops Twice Over

    After 37 years, the Air Force Combat Ammunition Course (AFCOMAC) has graduated its 20,000th student. This milestone is a huge feat for the AFCOMAC schoolhouse and its instructors. AFCOMAC’s first class was held in 1986 at Sierra Army Depot in California, and was later moved to Beale AFB in 1991.

  • Beale AFB Air Show 2025

    We are proud to announce the United States Air Force Thunderbirds at the highly anticipated 2025 Air Show, June 7-8, 2025.Renowned for their precision flying and incredible aerial displays, the Thunderbirds are set to captivate audiences with their thrilling maneuvers and airborne excellence during

  • Go Blue, Stay Blue: U.S. Citizenship creates opportunities for Airman

    Giving up one’s home country for the opportunities of another can provide many exciting possibilities but can also be a nerve-wracking experience. The decision to defend that nation before the guarantee of citizenship shows a true level of commitment of its own.That is the path Airman 1st Class