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  • Commander of Air Combat Command, Gen. Mike Hostage, talks to the chiefs group during a question and answer breakfast at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Nov. 7, 2011. Hostage visited Beale to meet with wing members and gain a better understanding of the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mr. John Schwab/Released)

    COMACC visits Beale

  • Beale takes care of military families

    The month of November brings to mind the thought of falling leaves, cold mornings and of course the holiday of Thanksgiving, but it's also the month of the military family.There are many programs available on base to support the educational needs of the military family; two of which are the Exceptional Family Member Program and School Liaison
  • Senior Master Sgt. Jeffrey Foreman is recognized by Chief Master Sgt. Wayne Smith as Brig. Gen Paul McGillicuddy, 9th Reconnaissance Wing commander, and other Beale chiefs look on at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Nov. 2, 2011. The commander, command chief and members of Beale's top enlisted force went to each individual selected for chief to congratulate them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mr. Sean Bhakta)

    Chief Promotion

  • Tech Sgt. Latha Caillouette, dressed as Mr. Incredible, and his wife Tech. Sgt. Reagen Caillouette, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron, participate October 31, 2011, in the Zombie Run at Candy Cane Park at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. in celebration of Halloween. Each participant carried water balloons to douse zombies during the run, which was a first ever for Beale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shawn Nickel/Released)

    Beale celebrates safe Halloween

    Team Beale celebrated another safe Halloween this year with several events headed by the 9th Force Support Squadron Oct. 31.Three main events celebrating the spooky holiday were the annual parade for children around main base, Trunk or Treat in base housing and the Zombie Run at Candy Cane Park.More than 80 participants carried water balloons to
  • Danny Steinmetz, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron asset optimization chief, Col. Douglas Barron, 9th Mission Support Squadron commander, Lt. Col. Mark Shoviak, 9th CES commander, and Robert McBride, 9th CES, cut the ceremonial ribbon signifying the start of operation for the newly installed solar panel array at the main four-way stop sign intersection. The array will power the main information marquee for Beale AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mr. John Schwab)

    Solar reduces energy waste at marquee

    Beale leadership flipped the switch on new solar panels powering the marquee at the corner of Gavin-Mandery and J Street during a ribbon cutting Oct. 26.The panels, provided by Air Combat Command at no cost to the base, were installed in an effort to reduce energy use and showcase Team Beale's effort to follow the commander's priority of reducing
  • Senior Airman Alfred Peckson, 9th Force Support Squadron, shows off his basketball skills while working at the Harris Fitness Center on Beale Air Force Base, Calif., October 18, 2011. Airman Peckson is a fitness specialist and assists gym members with health and wellness; the 9th FSS is a 2010 Eubank Award winner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebeccah Anderson)

    Force Support Squadron wins Air Force award

    The 9th Force Support Squadron celebrated their first ever 2010 Maj. Gen. Eugene L. Eubank Award win once more with the presentation of their trophy at the Community Activities Center Oct. 25.On hand to present the prestigious award to the unit was Lt. Gen. Darrell D. Jones, the Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services. "I'm here
  • Photos of a mortar and small arms attack by a deployed Airman from the 548th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group helped base officials assess damage and reinforce battle positions after the attack on the forward operating base in Afghanistan. Provisional Construction Team combat photographer Senior Airman Chanise Epps’ courageous actions earned her the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and the Army Combat Action Badge.(U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chanise Epps)

    ISR Airman highlighted in Portraits in Courage

    Senior Airman Chanise Epps, photographer for the 9th Intelligence Squadron, Beale Air Force Base, Calif., is one of 18 Airmen featured in the latest series of Portraits in Courage.Epps' story of 'bravery' and 'daring' is the stuff of an action-adventure film, except her weapon was a camera instead of a firearm.When her forward operating base came
  • Brig. Gen. Paul McGillicuddy, 9th Reconnaissance Wing commander, explains Beale's chain of command to more than 50 civic leaders from surrounding communities at the Recce Point Club during Beale Day Oct. 14. The community relations introduced the group to key elements of Beale's mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shawn Nickel)

    Beale Day opens doors to key community leaders

    More than 50 civic leaders from surrounding communities, including mayors, business leaders and and Beale Military Liaison Committee members, toured the base during Beale Day Oct. 14.The community relations event, tailored for the civic leaders, introduced key elements of Beale's mission to showcase what Airmen who live in the surrounding
  • Master Sgt. Andrew Flora, 9th Maintenance Operations Squadron first sergeant, serves food to a spouse of a deployed Airman during the Hearts Apart Dinner at the Contrails Inn Dinning Facility Oct. 13. The pirate themed dinner and was hosted by the Airman and Family Readiness Center together with Beale's first sergeants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shawn Nickel)

    Pirate themed Hearts Apart brings spouses of deployed together

    Pirate themed decorations lined the tables and children were encouraged to wear outfits portraying pirate characters for the Hearts Apart Dinner at the Contrails Inn Dinning Facility Oct. 13.The Airmen Family and Readiness Center together with Beale's first sergeants hosted the Hearts Apart Dinner for spouses and families of deployed Airmen. The
  • (Left) Col. Phillip Stewart, 9th Reconnaissance Wing vice commander, assists (right) retired Lt. Gen. Leo Marquez, founder of the Air Force Combat Ammunition School, unveil the dedication plaque of the school’s main building renaming it to Marquez Academic Hall. The dedication was part of AFCOMAC’s 25th Anniversary celebration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mr. John Schwab)

    Air Force Combat Ammunition School celebrates 25 years

    The Department of Defense's only Combat Ammunition School celebrated its 25th Anniversary at the schoolhouse here Sept. 16.During the celebration the AFCOMAC building was dedicated the Marquez Academic Hall in honor of (ret.) Lt. Gen. Leo Marquez, who started the school."This building was chosen to be named in honor of the general because every
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