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.

Beale’s 12th RS begins Companion Trainer Program

The 12th Reconnaissance Squadron began a Companion Trainer Program (CTP) at the Yuba County Airport in Olivehurst, California Aug. 27, 2018.The CTP is a new program funded through the Squadron Innovation Fund where 12th RS RQ-4 Global Hawk pilots fly manned aircraft with the help of the Beale Aero

Airmen, community come together for veteran stand down

MARYSVILLE, California-- More than an estimated 1,200 veterans and civilians received aid from volunteers from Beale Air Force Base and the local community at the Yuba-Sutter Veterans Stand Down in Marysville, California, Aug. 23-25, 2018.  The stand down provides a broad range of necessities, such

Global Hawk makes historic first landing at RED FLAG Alaska

An RQ-4 Global Hawk, assigned to Beale Air Force Base, California, landed at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska for RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 18-3, Aug. 16, 2018.

9th AMXS Airmen fight fire ensuring members safety

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California— Recently a group of maintenance Airmen helped protect mission critical facilities when a fire ignited on base. On June 27, 2018, a fire threatened the Beale air traffic control tower and occupied U-2 Dragon Lady hangars. With the initial response from 9th Aircraft

Dirt Boyz’ role in improving Beale’s infrastructure

Pavement and heavy equipment Airmen maintain the roads and flight line for Recce Town USA. They use a variety of machinery requiring specialized knowledge to keep the base's infrastructure up-to-date.