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June 16, 2025
Beale C2 test detachment changes command

Lt. Col. William Singer assumed command of the 505th Test and Training Group, Detachment 1, during a change of command ceremony held June 6 at Beale Air Force Base, Calif.
June 16, 2025
Air Force DASH sprint pioneers human-machine teaming for faster battle management decisions

The Department of the Air Force took a bold step toward future command and control capabilities with the successful completion of its first Decision Advantage Sprint for Human-Machine Teaming, or DASH, experiment, recently held at the Howard Hughes Operations Center, or H2O, in Las Vegas, Nev.
June 9, 2025
Beale Air & Space Expo 2025 celebrates community and airpower

Beale AFB joined forces with the Beale Military Liaison Council to open the base to thousands of guests during the Beale Air & Space Expo held June 7-8, 2025. Themed “70 Years at 70,000 Feet,” the event celebrated the rich legacy of the U-2 Dragon Lady while showcasing its modern contributions to
June 4, 2025
Everything you need to know for the Beale Air & Space Expo this weekend

After a seven-year hiatus, Beale AFB is hosting its first airshow this weekend, celebrating the past, present and future of American airpower.Slated for Saturday and Sunday, June 7-8, the event will showcase an impressive lineup of military and civilian performers, including the elite precision of
June 2, 2025
Strategic Integration and Deterrence Take Center Stage in Bamboo Eagle

As the pace and scale of joint operations continue to intensify in the Indo-Pacific region, the U.S. Air Force and its partners are drawing strategic insights from Bamboo Eagle 25-1, a large-scale exercise designed to refine the command-and-control capabilities needed for the future fight. Held this
May 29, 2025
CSAF underscores Beale's role in Forging the future force

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin visited Beale AFB on May 28, 2025, to witness and highlight how Beale shapes the future force, not only through mission innovation and multi-capable operations, but through the resilience, unity, and mindset of its Airmen. Its members deliver combat
May 7, 2025
Real ID required for military base access starting May 7

Starting May 7, 2025, the Real ID Act of 2005 will be in full effect. Visitors to military installations, including Beale Air Force Base, California, will need to present a compliant form of identification.Please Note: Possession of a REAL ID alone does not grant base access. All visitors must still
May 1, 2025
DAF begins ground testing for Collaborative Combat Aircraft, selects Beale AFB as the preferred location for aircraft readiness unit

The Department of the Air Force has begun ground testing for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, marking a major milestone in its effort to integrate autonomous systems into the future force.
April 8, 2025
Welcome Home: Beale Airmen Return from Leading Expeditionary Operations

Family, friends and teammates gathered on the tarmac at Beale Air Force Base to welcome their loved ones after months deployed. 9th Reconnaissance Wing (9 RW) Airmen supported the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing (378 AEW) for six months, providing critical command and control, operational, and
April 2, 2025
Media day offers exclusive look behind the scenes of Beale Air & Space Expo 2025

Local media outlets and aviation enthusiasts gathered at Beale Air Force Base for a media day in preparation for the Beale Air & Space Expo 2025. The event provided a behind-the-scenes look at the base’s operations and showcased the technologies and airpower that make Beale AFB a cornerstone of