• "...I believe everything we want to do in life has a time and place..."

    "When I learned to DJ, it began as a hobby then later I became very passionate about it. I had thoughts of separating the Air Force a few years after joining, to DJ, but events occurred in my life, which postponed it. I believe everything we want to do in life has a time and place. Five years from

  • "...The experience has made everything else in life seem easy..."

    "Collegiate wrestling was the most difficult thing I've ever done.  Competing against someone who mirrors your physicality and athleticism, cutting weight, and the fear of failure were constant challenges, but the experience has made everything else in life seem easy."Capt. John Dinan, 9th Aerospace

  • "...Too bad I can't take this on my deployment..."

    "Too bad I can't take this on my deployment."Chaplain (Capt.) R. Brenner Campbell, 9th Reconnaissance Wing chaplainHometown: Waco, TexasEveryone has a story...we dare you to tell yours.To see more Faces of Beale.

  • "...When you're younger you can't make stupid choices..."

    "Growing up, I was the only male in the house. Being the only male isn't what it's cracked up to be. There are a lot of things that you gotta give up. When you're younger you can't make stupid choices and you gotta think about how that impacts everyone around you. Every decision I make right now

  • "...The people here make the difference..."

    "It's the people at Beale that make this place so personally rewarding. You can have a job almost anywhere, but the people here make the difference."Christopher Marquard, 9th Force Support Squadron manpower and organization section chiefHometown: Utica, New YorkEveryone has a story...we dare you to

  • "...My dream is to further my education..."

    "My dream is to further my education at a university. I would like to major in hospitality management and work in the tourism industry."Airman 1st Class Holly Sanchez, 9th Wing Staff Agencies Command Post emergency action controllerHometown: Lakeland, Fla.Everyone has a story...we dare you to tell

  • "...Joining the military made me grow up..."

    "Joining the military made me grow up, and I am glad I did it. Now I am proud to serve in a civilian capacity, because I can share what I learned in the military with my civilian counterparts. It also helps me understand our Airmen from both aspects and the challenges they may face."Denise Ross, 9th

  • "...I think it will make or break my military career."

    "JROTC really influenced my decision to join the Air Force, my instructors were strict. I knew it wasn't gonna be a walk in the park. Although, I haven't deployed yet, I know I'll be excited when the time comes. I think it will make or break my military career."Airman 1st Class Soreya J. Moun9th

  • "...I think I was destined to join the military..."

    "I think I was destined to join the military, my mom spent more than 20 years in the Army. Her only advice was to join the Air Force."Senior Airman Richard Lubben, 9th Security Forces SquadronHometown: Fairbanks, Alaska(Each week we will share a story of a Team Beale member through a candid photo,

  • "...I fell in love with the idea of being a dad..."

    "When we first found out that we were going to be parents, I fell in love with the idea of being a dad. I was set on having a boy, but was told we would be having a girl. I was not disappointed.  When she came to us it was the best feeling I ever felt."Senior Airman Rolando Alvarado, 9th Force