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  • 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

  • ISR aircraft hones in on strategic agility

     Intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities have been in high demand from combatant commanders. In order to meet this new operational demand, Air Force officials answered the call back in 2008 by rapidly acquiring and deploying the MC-12W Liberty."The Liberty program set new

  • Team Beale kicks off the 2014 Combined Federal Campaign

    The Combined Federal Campaign began for Team Beale Oct. 30, with a charity vendor fair held at Beale Air Force Base, Calif.The mission of the CFC is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee focused, cost-efficient, and effective in providing all federal employees the

  • The end of a season: ACC's top leader reflects on service

    The plaques and awards have been taken down. The family pictures are gone and the walls are bare.  After 37 years of service and more moves than he cares to count, Gen. Mike Hostage, commander of Air Combat Command, has packed up his office for the last time."I can't believe it's been 37 years,"

  • 9th Reconnaissance Wing earns 2014 ACC Meritorious Unit Award

    Air Combat Command announced that the 9th Reconnaissance Wing at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., is a recipient of the 2014 ACC Meritorious Unit Award Oct. 27, 2014.The Meritorious Unit Award is given to Air Force active duty, Reserve and Guard units for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the

  • Team Beale celebrates "Heritage and Heroes"

    Team Beale celebrated the Air Force's birthday with a "Heritage and Heroes" themed Air Force Ball held on Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Oct. 18, 2014.More than 500 guests attended the event, which featured live music from the U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West, aircraft static displays, and a