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  • Dr. Gregory Zehner, 711th Human Performance Wing senior physical anthropologist, measures Airman 1st Class Alexander Scott, 9th Maintenance Squadron U-2 phase technician, while he wears a full pressure suit for a study at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., May 22. After baseline measurements, the suit was then inflated to simulate loss of cockpit cabin pressure at high altitudes. Experts, such as Zehner, from the Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, visited here May 21-24 to investigate how big or small a pilot can be and still function in the cockpit of a U-2 Dragon Lady. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shawn Nickel)

    Air Force Research Laboratory investigates U-2 pilot size

    With the U-2 Dragon Lady expected to fly well into the future, the experts from the Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, visited here May 21-24 to investigate how short or tall a pilot can be and still function in the cockpit.The visiting doctors used a coordinated measuring machine to map 16 subjects inside a
  • Lt. Gen. Robin Rand, 12th Air Force commander, presents the newest 9th Reconnaissance Wing commander Col. Phil Stewart with the wing’s guidon during a change of command ceremony at Beale Air Force Base Calif., May 10, 2012. Stewart severed as the wing’s vice commander prior to taking command from Brig. Gen. Paul McGillicuddy (right). (U.S. Air Force photo by John Schwab/Released)

    9 RW holds change of command ceremony

    Col. Phil Stewart took command of the 9th Reconnaissance Wing from Brig. Gen. Paul McGillicuddy during a change of command ceremony here May 10.Lt. Gen. Robin Rand, 12th Air Force commander, was the presiding official for the event. Rand spoke of McGillicuddy's outstanding leadership and performance as the 9 RW commander. "He is a brilliant senior

  • Air Force libraries serve ‘delicious’ summer reading program

    The Department of Defense summer reading program returns this month to more than 250 installation libraries, including 74 Air Force libraries, with a goal to encourage and support a love of reading among military children and families. This year's theme is "Reading is so Delicious!" and library visitors may participate in a range of free
  • Family and friends of U.S. Army Spc. Chase Marta and members of Team Beale pay their respects during a dignified transfer at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., May 16, 2012. Marta, a Yuba City native, was killed in combat May 7 by an IED while serving in Afghanistan. More than 1,000 Airmen lined the motorcade route to pay their respects with a salute as the procession exited the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by John Schwab/Released)

    Fallen Yuba City Soldier returns home

  • SICK offers cost saving, return to productivity

    Some instances of illness don't warrant a trip to a primary care provider or the emergency room, yet they set Airmen back just enough to hinder productivity or the mission at hand.With the new Self Initiated Care Kit provided by the 9th Medical Group, Airmen can take increased responsibility for the care of themselves and their families with
  • Members of Team Beale’s Tiaré Polynesia group dance in front of the Base Exchange to kick off Beale’s Asian American/ Pacific Islander Heritage Month at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., May 1, 2012. The month is celebrated with community festivals, government-sponsored activities, and educational activities for students. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airmen Allen Pollard/Released)

    Beale Kicks off Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month

  • A member of Team Beale soars above Lincoln Regional Airport, Calif., during Team Beale’s Jump Into Prevention skydiving event April 27, 2012. Team Beale members skydived at an approximate altitude of 13,000 feet to raise sexual assault awareness.

    Beale caps off Sexual Assault Awareness Month with a 'Jump'

    More than 70 Airmen "jumped" into prevention as a part of a Team Beale event promoting sexual assault awareness month using skydiving at Lincoln Regional Airport, April 27.Jump Into Prevention was coordinated with a local skydiving company and hosted by Beale's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program staff which provided jumpers with lunch
  • The entire student body from Lone Tree Elementary School at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., gathers around the flag pole to recite the Pledge of Allegiance and sing the National Anthem May 4, 2012. The school gathers here one Friday a month in recognition of Old Glory and to honor members of their families who serve in the armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shawn Nickel)

    Youth gather to honor Old Glory

  • Lt. Col. Scott Schroff, 7th Space Warning Squadron commander, presents Chet Burress, 7th SWS ground radar systems analyst, letters from the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Gen. Norton A. Schwartz and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy at a ceremony April 26 at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. Burress received numerous awards for his 50 years of federal service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mr. John Schwab)

    Space Command civilian celebrates 50 years of service

    While many employees are counting down days, months or years until retirement, one member of Team Beale from the 7th Space Warning Squadron has no plans of hanging it up despite 50 years of federal service. Chet Burress, a ground radar systems analyst, was recognized for five decades of federal service during a ceremony April 26 attended by

  • 2012 First Quarter Awards luncheon

    The 2012 First Quarter Awards luncheon was held April 26 at the Recce Point Club to recognize Airmen and civilian employees who had been graded on leadership, job performance, self improvement, and base and community involvement.Nominees had won at the squadron and group levels prior to being awarded at the wing level, with the difficult task of
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