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  • Tragedy can be avoided

    Making bad choices can affect not only yourself, but those around you. Members of Team Beale learned from Greg McCarty and David Dittman, Florida Stay Alive From Education (S.A.F.E.) Inc. presenters, about the hazards of distracted driving, misuse of prescription drugs and other situations during

  • Beale EOD diffuse simulated crisis situation

    Explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technicians assigned to the 9th Civil Engineer Squadron, participated in Operation: Half-Life, May 5, 2016, at Clear Lake, California. The exercise was designed to evaluate a synchronized, multi-agency response to a crisis situation.

  • Bergdorf: Odyssey of an Airman

    The calmness prior to an engagement with enemy combatants resembles the calmness before a storm. The air is still and sounds are quiet, life is bliss and then in a moments instance muzzle flashes erupt, bullets are whistling by your head and rocket-propelled-grenades are exploding. Chaos engulfs

  • Fathers helping fathers

    The Family Advocacy Program gave several fathers the opportunity to participate in a “Dads 101” course April 22, 2016, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The course is designed to assist all fathers; soon to be, new and multiple children fathers with pre and post-birth of their newborn. “It’s a

  • 548th ISRG continues their push for Human Performance Optimization

    “It takes a village to raise a child,” but for the 548th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group (ISRG), it takes a community to create a culture of total force fitness and human performance optimization for Airmen.The intelligence community here at Beale, has continued to develop the

  • April offers opportunity to highlight those helping others

    Airman around the world volunteer time and help organizations on a daily basis. During the month of April, this act of volunteering is being highlighted as a part of National Volunteer Month. Team Beale has a rich history of volunteerism and that legacy continues today through a myriad of base

  • 548th ISR Group opens doors to Airmen, families

    Team Beale families had the opportunity to get an inside look at the day-to-day operations of “the eyes and ears of freedom” during an open house hosted by the 548th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Group on April 13, 2016, at Beale Air Force Base, California.

  • Flying high while staying grounded

    Imagine flying a P-51D Mustang and minutes later a C-130 Hercules. The Beale Blackbirds Radio Control Club offers a location where radio-controlled aviation enthusiast can fly or learn to fly model aircraft. Helicopters, airplanes, and even small drones can often be seen taking off from the

  • Beale maintains global readiness

    Saying "goodbye" to loved ones before a deployment  can be difficult. The thoughts of "what if something happens while I'm gone?" or "what if I don't out process in time?" can go through your mind.  These thoughts and emotions can be normal for Airmen, but thanks to the guidance and processes given

  • Congressman discusses key issues with Beale leadership

    Congressman John Garamendi greets Col. Christopher Stricklin, 9th Reconnaissance Wing vice commander (center), and Chief Master Sgt. Randy Kwiatikowski, 9th RW command chief (right) on Beale Air Force Base, California, Apr. 06, 2016. Garamendi met with Beale leadership to discuss electrical