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  • AFCOMAC graduates its 15,000 student

    The Air Force Combat Ammunition Center celebrates a historic land mark graduating its 15,000 student at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Dec. 19, 2014.AFCOMAC has provided the Air Force munitions community with advanced training in mass combat ammunition planning and production techniques since

  • Team Beale brings cheer to the EFMP holiday party

    Team Beale supported the Exceptional Family Member Program holiday party coordinated by the Airman and Family Readiness Center Dec. 17, 2014, at Beale Air Force Base, Calif.The EFMP is designed to support family members, both adult and children with special needs such as a physical, developmental,

  • A&FRC hosts Beale's 2014 Holiday Toy Drive

    'Tis the season for giving, but for some Airmen it can be financially difficult to spread holiday cheer to their family. The Airman and Family Readiness Center hosted Beale's 2014 Holiday Toy Drive sponsored by Operation Homefront at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Dec. 4, 2014, to help service

  • Never judge a book by its cover

    More than a year ago, I took the oath and joined the Air Force. I wanted to join for some of the typical reasons others my age decide to join; to have a stable job, provide for my family, and volunteer to serve my country.I was a carpenter before I joined. I made exceptional pay, but the work was

  • 9th MDG welcomes local healthcare providers

    The staff at the 9th Medical Group welcomed more than 50 local healthcare providers to the Beale Clinic here as part of an open house to strengthen medical relationships Nov. 20, 2014.These healthcare providers assist the clinic with giving care to 9th MDG patients who are referred to an outside

  • When training becomes real

    I was deployed to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Craig Joint Theatre Hospital (CJTH), from July 2011 to Jan. 2012.  I worked in the Patient Administration Division (PAD).  Our responsibilities included, but were not limited to registering, admitting and dispositioning patients, which included

  • Reviving the Warrior Ethos: The Front Line Supervisor

    Over the years, especially among some of our younger Airman (enlisted and officer), the Air Force's Warrior Ethos has noticeably degraded. The effect has been subtle, slow, progressive, and almost undetectable. Its widespread reach evidenced by a growing disassociation between our Airmen and their

  • Military veterans honored at local NBA game

    The Sacramento Kings honored veterans by hosting a military appreciation night at the Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif., Nov. 15, 2014.The Kings defeated the San Antonio Spurs, 94-91.To view slideshow.

  • Team Beale featured in Yuba/Sutter Veterans Day Parade

    Team Beale was featured in the Yuba/Sutter Veterans Day Parade in Marysville, Calif., Nov. 11, 2014.Col. Quinn Gummel, 9th Reconnaissance Wing vice commander, served as the grand marshal of the event.To view slideshow.

  • Herschel Walker visits Beale

    Herschel Walker, former National Football League running back and Patriot Support Program Anti-stigma Campaign spokesman, visited Team Beale and spoke to Airmen about being diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder and bring awareness to mental health Nov. 6, 2014, here.Walker grew up in