Feb. 12, 2017

Mass training prepares tankers for expedited takeoff

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California — The 940th Maintenance and Operations Groups participated in training with four KC-135 Stratotankers Feb. 10, 2017, at Beale Air Force Base, California. This was the first mass practice since the return of the refueling mission last year and served as preparation for upcoming exercises and inspections.  “We have to practice to be ready,” said Chief

Jan. 30, 2017

“…I really missed the military…”

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California — After a two-year break-in-service, Airman 1st Class Rachel A. Davis enlisted in the Air Force Reserve.   Davis originally enlisted in the Navy in 2010 and served as an aviation boatswains mate handler on the USS Carl Vinson.   “I was in charge of all moving parts on the flight deck,” Davis said.   Her duties included making sure aircraft were

Jan. 27, 2017

One Airman’s take on mentorship

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California — “Mentorship.” It’s a word I’ve heard in military-speak since I enlisted. But what does it mean?   The Merriam-Webster dictionary says mentorship is when someone teaches or gives advice to a less experienced and often younger person.   Hmm, okay…   I heard there was even an Air Force instruction on mentorship, so I looked it up. It turns out there

Jan. 24, 2017

President Trump signs executive order to freeze hiring

WASHINGTON — President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order to freeze hiring of Federal civilian employees across the board in the executive branch. As part of this freeze, no vacant positions existing at noon on January 22, 2017, may be filled and no new positions may be created, except in limited circumstances.

Jan. 23, 2017

Message to DoD from Secretary of Defense James Mattis

It’s good to be back and I’m grateful to serve alongside you as Secretary of Defense.

Jan. 23, 2017

Disbrow to serve as acting AF secretary

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — Under secretary of the Air Force Lisa S. Disbrow will serve as the acting secretary of the Air Force as of Jan. 20, until the President nominates and the Senate confirms a permanent replacement.

Jan. 12, 2017

Lt. Col. McAllen assumes command of 940th Mission Support Group

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California — Lt. Col. Maureen H. McAllen assumed command of the 940th Mission Support Group from Col. Roderick T. Grunwald during a change of command ceremony, Jan. 7, 2017, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Col. Craig C. Peters, 940th Air Refueling Wing commander, was the presiding official. He spoke about the importance of the mission support group in the

Jan. 12, 2017

AF changes policy on limiting ADOS orders of pregnant reservists

BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The Air Force has changed its policy of automatically limiting or curtailing the orders of pregnant members of the Air Force Reserve serving on Active Duty Operational Support (ADOS) orders at 34 weeks of pregnancy.

Jan. 12, 2017

New DoD program provides support to service members, their families

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — The Department of Defense launched a new call and outreach center called the “BeThere” Peer Assistance Line, which offers confidential peer support to active duty service members, National Guardsmen, reservists and family members through 24/7 chat, phone and text.

Dec. 28, 2016

Wing donates to local homeless families

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California — Fifty-one homeless families from the Marysville Joint Unified School District were invited to Breakfast with Santa Dec. 20, 2016, at Cedar Lane Elementary School in Olivehurst, California.   The event provided hot breakfast, gifts, time with Santa Claus and was made possible with the help and donations from twelve businesses and organizations,