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  • 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

  • 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