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  • Why does the U-2 need chase cars?

    When new Airmen show up at Beale AFB they know next to nothing about the U-2, its mission, and why we need cars on the runway. Seems strange doesn't it? that an airplane would require a car in order to land safely... but it is true. Nothing about the U-2 is normal. But like anything else in the Air

  • This day in Beale history: 13th Armored Division arrives in France 1945

    The 13th Armored Division Black Cats arrived in France on Jan. 29, 1945, to serve in the European Theater of Operations earning campaign streamers for Central Europe and Rhineland as part of Third Army in World War II. The division spent 16 days in combat and suffered 1,176 casualties. On May 2,

  • Remembering the basics

    What is the key to Air Force, personal success or fixing problems? It is all basic...or close to it. The answers to many of our challenges are found during that time we spent in Basic Military Training (BMT). Although many of us forget about that time in our lives, I reflect on it often. The

  • 9th RW aircraft conduct training sorties

    9th Reconnaissance Wing aircraft routinely conduct training sorties and touch-and-go landings at Beale Air Force Base, Calif.The U-2 Dragon Lady is regarded as one of the most difficult aircraft in the world to fly.To view slideshow.

  • Hero2Hired to host job fair

    The Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program will be hosting two Hero2Hired job fair events to assist traditional reservist and guardsmen in obtaining employment. The events will take place at the 940th Wing Headquarters Jan. 24 to 27, and at the Base Exchange Jan. 31 to Feb. 2.There will be a H2H kiosk

  • Commander of ACC visits Beale

    Gen. Mike Hostage, commander of Air Combat Command, visited Beale AFB and held an Airmen's call at the community activity center here Jan. 14.During the forum with Airmen, Hostage addressed top issues within the Air Force, such as budget concerns, force management programs and retirement

  • Dr. King and equality in America

    Team Beale held its annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day luncheon at the Recce Point Club Jan. 15.The event featured guest speaker Chief Master Sgt. Leslie Gould, 9th Reconnaissance Wing command chief."Dr. King's speech lasted slightly more than 16 minutes, but the impact of its words are still

  • Beale completes soil restoration project

    The Beale Military Munitions Response Program completed excavation of more than 17,000 tons of contaminated top soil as part of the Interim Removal Action for seven small arms munitions response sites.The goal was to remove lead and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons contaminating the soil and to

  • Tax center opens Feb 3 for 2013 returns

    The Tax Center will open Feb. 3, 2014, to help Team Beale members prepare 2013 tax returns, and officials urge customers to start gathering tax documents now.Military OneSource website has numerous tax filing resources and information on what documents are necessary to file, such as W2 forms, real