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  • 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
  • Second Lt. Justin Miller teaches "possessives" of the Russian language April 5, 2012, at the Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Miller teaches a basic Russian language class twice a week at the Theater Security Cooperation division to enable service members to engage in basic Russian conversations. Miller is the 376th Air Expeditionary Wing TSC host nation liaison branch chief and is deployed here from Beale Air Force Base, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Angela Ruiz)

    'Hello' means more when said right

    The 376th Air Expeditionary Wing Theater Security Cooperation division here hosts a basic Russian language class twice a week to enable service members to engage in a basic Russian conversation."I started this class to give some of the folks at the Transit Center the ability to speak some basic phrases and have a working vocabulary for their time
  • Bernard Marks speaks during a Holocaust Remembrance Luncheon at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., April 17, 2012. Marks is a survivor of the Holocaust and the Aushwitz extermination camp. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Robert M. Trujillo/Released)

    Beale hosts Holocaust Remembrance Luncheon

    Team Beale hosted a Holocaust Remembrance Luncheon at the Recce Point Club here April 17.Bernard Marks, a Holocaust survivor, was the guest speaker at the "Choosing to Act: Stories of Rescue" themed event."We wanted Airmen to understand what happened during that time period and are very fortunate to have Mr. Marks come and tell us firsthand," said
  • Senior Master Sgt. Burrel McCollum Jr. became a Victim Advocate after many experiences during his 14 years as a member of security forces. He believes it is important to be an advocate providing help to someone on their worst day. He also wanted to get involved in victim advocacy so victims will know they are not alone and there will be someone to help them through their toughest moments. For more information about SARC programs call Ms. Lucero at 634-4000, option two. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

    Victim Advocates profiles, they are here to help

    Victim Advocates provide essential support, liaison services, and care to victims of sexual assault. The Victim Advocate ensures victims continue to receive the necessary care and support until they no longer requires services. They provide crisis intervention, referral, and ongoing support, including providing information on available options and
  • The Beale Air Force Base chapel staff poses for a group photo Feb. 16 after the National Prayer luncheon at the Recce Point Club. Beale was named the 2011 Air Force Medium Chapel of the year after winning the award at the Air Combat Command level. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shawn Nickel)

    Beale wins AF medium chapel of the year

    Beale was named the 2011 Air Force Medium Chapel of the year after winning the award at the Air Combat Command level.Chaplain (Lt. Col.) George Youstra, 9th Reconnaissance Wing command chaplain, said the win was mostly earned because of the entire chapel staff's willingness to follow the priority of the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, taking care
  • Brig. Gen. Paul McGillicuddy, 9th Reconnaissance Wing commander speaks during the Caring For People Forum at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., March 30, 2012. The forum was set up for members of Team Beale to address base and Air Force concerns. The top two issues were Basic Allowance for Housing for Beale and having a center for the Exceptional Family Member Program at all Air Force bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Robert M. Trujillo/Released)

    Beale hosts Caring For People Forum

  • Safety review hits commanders, Airmen hard

    More than 80 Airmen gathered in Beale's Video Teleconference Center March 27 for an Air Combat Command wide briefing discussing deaths which occurred last quarter.Each ACC squadron commander who had an Airman die from their units gave a detailed account of the death and discussed cause, effect and solutions to prevent future mishaps.Lt. Gen.
  • Brig. Gen. Paul McGillicuddy, 9th Reconnaissance Wing commander, base leadership, California congressional delegates, and Beale youth cut the ribbon during a ceremony celebrating the new Child Development Center at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. April 2, 2012. The new $15 million CDC, which opened March 26, can accommodate 280 children, ranging from six weeks to five years of age. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mr. John Schwab)

    Beale celebrates new Child Development Center with ribbon cutting

    The 9th Force Support Squadron hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the newly constructed Child Development Center here April 2. The $15 million CDC, which opened March 26, can accommodate 280 children, ranging from six weeks to five years of age. "This is a great day for the Beale Air Force Base family," said Brig. Gen. Paul McGillicuddy,
  • Tech. Sgt. Elizabeth Aruja completed Victim Advocate training at McChord Air Force Base, Wash., in 2006 and continued volunteering as a VA when after arriving at Beale in 2008. She is the on-call VA for a week two times per month, attends court cases with victims, gives sexual assault briefings, and teaches Rape Aggression Defense training. Aruja became a VA because she wanted to ensure each Airman receives the services, support, and information they need in a respectful and safe atmosphere. (U.S. Air Force photo)

    Sexual Assault Awareness Month kickoff, Victim Advocate profile

    April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and to help bring more attention to the subject, several activities have been planned for Team Beale.Dr. Michael Stacy, Beale's Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, said education and awareness are the only tools the Air Force has to reach out to Airmen.Those traveling around base will see the SARC blimp
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