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  • Grand Forks AFB hosts first integrated UAV flight

    The 319th Operations Support Squadron supported a milestone in unmanned aerial vehicle aviation Aug. 1.For the first time, the Federal Aviation Administration authorized two UAVs to operate simultaneously in a traffic pattern of unrestricted airspace."This is the result of a year and a half of

  • 9th CES saves AF nearly $1 million during roof repair project

    The 9th Civil Engineer Squadron roof maintenance team saved approximately $1 million in roof repairs at the Base Exchange in July by having Beale Airmen complete a portion of the repairs.The BX and other base facilities are receiving repairs due to water leaks and unsatisfactory ratings given by an

  • 2014 Intramural Softball Championships

    The 9th Munitions Squadron played the 13th Intelligence Squadron for the 2014 Intramural Softball Championships at O'Malley Field on Beale Air Force Base, Calif., July 31.9th MUNS defeated 13th IS, 19-4.

  • U-2 anniversary celebration

    Airmen from the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing held an anniversary celebration for the U-2 Dragon Lady Aug. 1, 2014, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia.The event commemorated the 59th year of flight for the high-altitude, all-weather reconnaissance and surveillance aircraft. Guest speakers

  • Beale All-Stars defeat Marysville Gold Sox 7-4

    The Beale All-Stars came out victorious in a 7-4 win during an exhibition game against the Marysville Gold Sox June 30, 2014, at Appeal-Democrat Park in Marysville, Calif.This was the 5th annual competition between the two teams with more than 100 guests in attendance."For the last five years we

  • Be water smart

    The 9th Civil Engineering Squadron is asking Team Beale to be water smart due to the ongoing California drought.According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor map, more than 58 percent of the state is in an "exceptional drought" stage."It's been a rough couple of years, in terms of rain," said Bob

  • This week in Beale History: SR-71 revealed

    On July 25, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson revealed the existence of the SR-71 or RS-71.Then Air Force Chief of Staff General Curtiss Lemay preferred the SR (Strategic Reconnaissance) designation and wanted the RS-71 to be named the SR-71.After some debate, the designation was changed prior to

  • Beale Airmen contribute to military benefits review

    Beale service members were invited to voice their opinions on military compensation programs in a forum held by members of the Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission at the 9th Reconnaissance Wing headquarters building, July 18. The commission has been meeting with service

  • Most important quality is courage

    There is little doubt that when the moment demands, our battlefield Airmen are ready and willing to accomplish the mission, sometimes in dangerous environments and at great personal peril. There are many qualities we find in our Airmen, whether a leader or follower, which compels them to accomplish

  • Wanted: Airmen selfie videos

    Do you have a unique story about the path that led you to the Air Force? Are you proud of your job and how it impacts the bigger Air Force mission? Do you work in an exceptional unit? If so, the Air Force wants to hear from you!The 2014 American Airman Video Contest, which began July 1, is open to