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  • Exercise READY DRAGON tests Beale’s readiness to deploy, operate

    The 9th Reconnaissance Wing (RW) executed Exercise READY DRAGON on June 3-6 to test the wings ability to rapidly deploy and support down range.To ensure the Air and Space Force capability to project power into and operate from locations in highly contested environments, the U.S.’ National Defense

  • Beale’s STEM Capabilities Inspire a New Generation

    Science and technology soared at Beale last week with a visit from a STEM influencer and young minds with a passion for innovation.Students from For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) came to Beale to be a part of FIRST’s founder, Dean Kamen’s, high altitude flight in a

  • 16th Air Force commander visits Beale

    Lt. Gen. Kevin Kennedy, 16th Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) commander, visited Beale Nov. 29 to connect with Airmen and Guardians. The visit focused on the commander’s intent regarding Air Force priorities, Numbered Air Force information, brief Airmen on Air Combat Command challenges and the way

  • Retiree Appreciation Day

    Booth vendors speak with a retiree during the Retiree Appreciation Day event at Beale Air Force Base, California, Nov. 10, 2022. The agencies represented at the event provided great resources and the most up to date information on services that are provided to retirees. (U.S. Air Force photo by

  • 9th Force Support Squadron wins ACC Level Eubank Award

    Proven through numerous achievements and awards, Beale's 9th Force Support Squadron efforts have not gone unrecognized. They constantly help keep Airmen of Beale happy, safe and constantly ready to achieve the day’s task. The 9th FSS celebrated their Maj. Gen. Eugene L. Eubank Award win once more.

  • Prevention saves time, money and most importantly lives

    Suicide is an issue that is not taken lightly within the Air Force, and as such scores of programs have been set up for suicide prevention.One of the more unique programs out there to combat suicide is Beale’s Walking Group.

  • Beale’s 9th MDG completes exercise Ready Eagle

    The 9th Medical Group (MDG) executed exercise Ready Eagle Aug. 2 to 6, 2021, a weeklong endeavor designed to test all aspects of their readiness.Throughout the week they completed classroom training sessions, table top exercises and a mass prophylaxis event, all leading up to their capstone on Aug.

  • How one tower helps support Beale’s intel community

    Cooperation is innately difficult for humans, whether that be two siblings agreeing on a TV show to watch or a group of people deciding on a creative endeavor. This is no different in the U.S. Air Force—cooperation is key to success but difficult to manage.One of Beale’s tenant units, the 548th

  • Risk vs reward

    As the weather improves, there’s no surprise that many of our Airmen who ride motorcycles have been out more. Therefore, it’s crucial to remember the importance of motorcycle safety while riding. In April 2021, two Airmen from Travis Air Force Base lost their lives because of a motorcycle accident.

  • Beale hosts post-blast training with FBI and local law enforcement

    The 9th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight hosted a training event with the FBI and several local law enforcement agencies May 5, 2021, at Beale Air Force Base, California.“The training was a very high level coverage of explosives, what they do and more importantly how we