News

  • Global U-2 Flying Operations Not Impacted by recent crash

    Beale Air Force Base, Calif.- Flying operations worldwide for the U-2 Dragon Lady have not been impacted as a result of a recent crash here on September 20, 2016.The demand signal for the U-2 to continue supporting combatant commanders and meet national security objectives has not diminished. The

  • Beale identifies U-2 pilot killed in crash

    The deceased pilot involved in a U-2 Dragon Lady crash on Sept. 20th, 2016 has been identified as Lt. Col. Ira S. Eadie. Eadie was assigned to the 1st Reconnaissance Squadron, Beale Air Force Base, Calif. and was on a training mission with another pilot when the two-seater U-2 crashed.  The other

  • U-2 crashes near Sutter Buttes

    Beale Air Force Base, Calif.- An Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady crashed shortly after takeoff at approximately 9:05 a.m. today near the  Sutter Buttes.One pilot is confirmed deceased, while the other sustained injuries.The aircraft was assigned to 1st Reconnaissance Squadron, Beale Air Force Base,

  • Beale Airmen make a difference for homeless veterans

    More than 70 Airmen from Beale Air Force Base, and Travis Air Force Base, recently volunteered their time to help homeless veterans in the Sacramento area during the Sacramento Stand Down. The event, which is in its 25th year, took place Sept. 16 to 18, 2016.Military and civilian volunteers assisted

  • POWs share perspective

    Team Beale held a ceremonial breakfast to honor POW/MIA Recognition Day Sept. 15, 2016, at the Community Activity Center here.

  • Clinic moving to extended hours

    The 9th Medical Group is extending its hours starting Oct. 1, 2016. The intent is for Airmen and their families to have expanded access to healthcare and greater flexibility in scheduling visits.

  • Team Beale honors 9/11 first responders

    Beale Air Force Base held a 9/11 first responder memorial ceremony to honor the police officers, firefighters, and paramedics who died while responding to the attacks. Sunday marks the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

  • Maintenance beyond the aircraft

    Airmen from the 9th Physiological Support Squadron perform daily maintenance on full pressure suits, which U-2 Dragon Lady pilots wear during their high-altitude flights. The maintenance ensures U-2 pilots are safe when they encounter the conditions of near-space flight. The maintenance of full

  • Beale air traffic control team wins tower of the year

    The 9th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control team was presented with the 2015 D. Ray Hardin Air Traffic Control Facility of the Year Award for the Air Force Aug. 30, 2016, here.  The air traffic control team won the award which is given to the best tower in the Air Force for executing