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  • Brianna Sarabia-Templin, volunteer victim advocate, holds a pledge to believe sexual assault survivors.

    Believing can aid in healing

    Despite the current pandemic, the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office on Recce Town has created multiple events to recognize the importance of the month. This April, the theme for Sexual Assault Awareness and Response Prevention Month is, “Protecting Our People Protects Our Mission.” 
  • Kaliyah, three, hugs her father U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Damien Williams.

    COVID and Custody

    Custodial agreements are a necessary part of some Air Force family’s lives. With the recent pandemic and Department of Defense travel restrictions being extended, families are concerned how custodial agreements may be affected. However, families can breathe a sigh of relief due to guidelines recently defined within the DoD Stop Movement order.
  • Airmen receive food from members of the Chaplain Corps and dorm leadership.

    Team Beale looks out for dorm residents during COVID-19 pandemic

    The stresses caused by COVID-19 have affected nearly every part of Beale’s community. To combat this an outpouring of support has been seen on the installation. An example of this support took place on April 18, 2020, when Beale’s Chaplain Corps and dorm leadership provided meals to the Airmen living in the dorms.
  • Staff Sgt. Victor Mendez works in the lab on Beale Air Force Base.

    How Recce Town’s Laboratory professionals are helping in the fight against COVID-19

    The impact that Recce Laboratory professionals provide to Beale and its communities cannot be understated, especially during a pandemic where rapid test results can directly impact the spread. It takes a lot to get an Airman trained in all of the functions within the Lab, said Tech. Sgt. Michael LaMonica, 9th Healthcare Operations Squadron (HCOS) Diagnostics and Therapeutics flight chief.

  • Doctor's Orders

    Other than washing your hands, maintaining 6 feet of physical distance, and wearing a face covering, the most important thing that everyone can do to help stop the spread of COVID-19 is to stay informed as new information becomes available. It is vital that Airmen understand some key differences in some of the various degrees of protective measures that can be put in place if there is a concern of exposure.
  • Airmen from the 9th Medical Operations Squadron Mental Health Clinic pose for a picture, April 15, 2020, at Beale Air Force Base California. These Airmen provide mental healthcare to patients, making sure they are mentally fit and mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis A. Ruiz-Vazquez)

    Don’t Let COVID-19 Attack Your Mental Health

    Physical distancing and isolation in conjunction with fear and anxiety about the disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in people. Many services are available to Airmen who might be struggling, making sure they are mentally fit and mission ready in these trying times.
  • Due to COVID-19 the policies concerning use or lose leave were changed.

    Excess Leave Can Stay

    With the current local area reduction and potential extension of the stop movement looming, many Airmen are concerned about how their leave entitlements will be affected as a result. Luckily, troops will now be able to carry over excess leave.
  • PPE will be distributed to first responders fighting COVID-19.

    Your Command Team Has You Covered

    Col. Andy Clark, Commander 9th Reconnaissance Wing, is working diligently to ensure members of Recce Town receive proper PPE as soon as possible and while the type of mask does matter, the color is not nearly as important. 
  • Senior Airman Jace Zook marks where to cut a piece of plastic.

    Recce Town Airman using EOD capabilities to make PPE

    During normal operations the 9th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) flight disposes of unexploded munitions that pose a danger to Beale or the surrounding community. Senior Airman Jace Zook, 9th CES EOD technician, has found a way to use EOD Flight’s capabilities to help Recce Town’s medical health professionals.
  • Public health technicians from the 9th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron public health office, pose for a picture at the clinic in Beale Air Force Base, California, April 8, 2020. These Airmen help keep Recce Town safe through education and prevention. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis A. Ruiz-Vazquez)

    National Public Health Week Really Resonates This Year

    National Public Health Week is the first full week of April every year. This week is a time to recognize the contributions made by public health professionals to keep the community healthy, and their services are needed now more than ever. Here at Beale, the team of public health professionals working within the 9th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron (OMRS), work daily to keep all of Recce Town healthy.
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