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  • Disabled Navy veteran receives a valuable gift

    A disabled Navy veteran was honored during halftime of a Sacramento Kings basketball game Nov. 13, 2013, at the Sleep Train Arena. Christopher Paulsen was presented a sports wheel-chair from the Patriots Honor organization. Paulsen sustained an injury to his lower left leg, which resulted in an

  • Beale Airmen return home

    A group of Beale AIrmen recently returned home to thier loved ones Nov. 7, 2013, at Sacramento International airport. To view slideshow.

  • Beale supports local Veterans Day parade

    Team Beale supported the Yuba/Sutter Veterans Day Parade in Marysville, Calif., Nov. 11.Col. Phil Stewart, 9th Reconnaissance Wing commander, served as the grand marshal of the event.Click here to view slideshow. 

  • Contrails reopens to all base patrons

    The Contrails Dining Facility held a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the completion of its seven month renovation, Nov. 14.The $10 million Food Transformation Initiative enhances menu options for the more than 400 Essential Meal Card Holders and will now be open to all military, dependents,

  • 427th RS Airmen achieve flying milestone

    Airmen from the 427th Reconnaissance Squadron were recognized during a recent commander's call to acknowledge a flying milestone. Seventeen Airmen were honored at the event by achieving a combined 20,000 combat hours flying in the MC-12W Liberty.The Airmen average more than 1,100 combat hours

  • Team Beale kicks off 2013 CFC

    Team Beale's Combined Federal Campaign began Nov. 4, with a base goal of $110,000 when the campaign ends in mid-December. CFC is a charity drive for federal employees and military personnel to donate to thousands of approved charities, which range from local food pantries to international aid

  • Whose Footsteps Do You Follow?

    While surfing through social media the other day, I came across an unattributed quotation posted by a mentor Chief of mine: "Heroes never die. They live on in the hearts and minds of those who would follow in their footsteps." The Air Force family lost an exemplary Airman on September 4, 2013.

  • The Miami Dolphins – Lessons for All of Us

    Last week, Jonathan Martin, an offensive lineman on the Miami Dolphins football team, walked out and quit the team due to a perceived hostile work environment, allegedly characterized by demeaning, racially-biased communications and financial extortion by at least one team captain, and other senior

  • Are You Comfortable?

    I recently attended the Intermediate Executive Skills course. Arriving early on opening day, I scanned the room for a chair, sauntered down the aisle and unpacked the necessities ... paper and pen, check; sweater for room temperature fluctuations, check; grande nonfat skinny latté, extra shot of