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Lt. Col. Ralph Baker assumes command of the 940th Aerospace Medicine Squadron from Col. John Trnka, Jr., 940th Wing commander Aug. 2, 2015 at Dock 6, Beale Air Force Base, Calif. The squadron is responsible for the medical readiness of more than 1,100 reservists, including five geographically separated units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brenda Davis/Released)

Aug. 13, 2015

Colonel Baker assumes command of 940 AMDS

Chief Master Sgt.’s Daniel McCarthy and Michael Weaver, both 349th Air Mobility Wing Detachment 1 flight chiefs, host a development workshop on the newly ushered in Airman Comprehensive Assessment form, Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Aug. 2, 2015. The session provided tips on how to be a better supervisor, offer constructive criticism, how to properly fill out the form and much more. This is the second development workshop they’ve offered during the monthly unit training assemblies here. For their next lesson in September, they plan to offer techniques for improving wing members’ communication skills.

Aug. 6, 2015

Chiefs' offer NCO's new ACA form tips

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Chief Master Sgt.'s Daniel McCarthy and Michael Weaver, both 349th Air Mobility Wing Detachment 1 flight chiefs, host a development workshop on the newly ushered in Airman Comprehensive Assessment form, Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Aug. 2, 2015. This is the second development workshop they've offered during the monthly unit training assemblies

Chief Master Sgt. Denny Brown, 940th Wing command chief, speaks to newly inducted sergeants and master sergeants at an induction ceremony, Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Aug. 2, 2015. The Induction Ceremony is a military tradition that serves as a rite of passage for those advancing into the noncommissioned officer corps and senior noncommissioned officer corps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Skinkle/Released)

Aug. 6, 2015

940th Wing holds NCO, SNCO Induction Ceremony

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California — Chief Master Sgt. Denny Brown, 940th Wing command chief, speaks to newly inducted sergeants and master sergeants at the 940th Wing's induction ceremony, Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Aug. 2, 2015. The Induction Ceremony is a military tradition that serves as a rite of passage for those advancing into the noncommissioned officer corps and senior

Sgt. Daniel McAuliffe, Sacramento County deputy sheriff and supervisor, holds one of the two awards given to him for his excellent supervision of Staff Sgt. Erskine Reed, Beale Air Force Base reservist and deputy sheriff, at a ceremony at the Sheriff's Training Academy in Sacramento, Calif., June 17. McAuliffe spoke of his admiration for Reed's commitment to both his sheriff's job and his military service and how honored he was to be recognized by Reed for the two Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve awards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Skinkle/Released)

June 22, 2015

AF reservist honors sheriff supervisor for dedicated service

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Sgt. Erskine Reed, Sacramento County Deputy Sheriff and Beale Air Force Base reservist, helped recognize his supervisor, Sgt. Daniel McAuliffe, in a ceremony held at the Sheriff's Training Academy, June 17. Last year, Reed reached out to the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve to nominate McAuliffe for the "Above and Beyond Award" and the

Staff Sgt. Benjamin Herrington, 940th Wing historian, uses a level when setting up a new photo display in the wing headquarters building, May 3, Beale Air Force Base, California. Herrington gathered 23 photos of past commanders, starting from 1963 to present day, to showcase the wing’s heritage. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Heather Skinkle)

May 22, 2015

Historian showcases WG heritage

Beale reservists search for simulated explosives on the flightline, April 12, 2015, Beale Air Force Base, California. The scenarios honed members’ skills for dealing with various attack scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kenneth McCann/Released)

May 22, 2015

940th Wing ORE prep airmen for emergency situations

Staff Sgt. Brittainy Ward (right), 940th Wing senior emergency action controller and reports manager, trains Airman 1st Class Holly Sanchez (left), 9th Reconnaissance Wing emergency action controller, in various emergency checklists used to respond to base emergencies, March 23, 2015, Beale Air Force Base, California. The consolidated Command Post uses standardized checklists for notification and response to ensure as quick a response as possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brenda Davis/Released)

May 11, 2015

Command Post shines in TFI effort

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Beale's Command Post was recently recognized as the 2014 "Large Command Post of the Year," by the Air Force Reserve Command. Not only was the whole work center awarded, but Staff Sgt. Brittainy Ward, was also singled out as "Command Post Noncommissioned Officer of the Year" by AFRC.The Command Post is a part of the Air Force's global network of

Staff Sgt. Nicholas Patton, 446th Force Support Squadron services craftsman, serves pasta during lunch at the Contrails Dining Facility on Beale Air Force Base, April 23. In addition to his food service training Patton is trained in lodging, fitness, recreation and mortuary affairs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brenda Davis)

April 30, 2015

Reservists provide reinforcements at Beale AFB

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. — A team of services specialists from the 446th Force Support Squadron refined their skills during their two-week annual training tour, as guests of the 9th FSS Sustainment Services Flight at Beale Air Force Base, Calif.The half-dozen McChord Airmen were there April 13 - 27 supporting services operations, and fulfilling their skill-level requirements

Finance experts suggest that understanding the time value of money may be the most important step in financial management. As such, let's become skilled at the concepts of financial responsibility, and then apply that same model to safety. (©RF/NOVA)

April 10, 2015

Operating at our best financially

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — "Operating at our best," is a broad expression, and an inherent expectation in the military. We are taught that in order to do your job effectively, you must first take care of yourself. I have noticed that successful leaders often have a common thread.  Their spiritual, physical and financial houses are in order.Finances play a particularly

Air Force Reserve 67th birthday graphic

April 7, 2015

AF Reserve celebrates 67 years of service

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — For many Airmen, April 14 will be just another Tuesday. But to members of the Air Force Reserve, it will be a day to reflect on how each and every one contributes to the Air Force mission.On April 14, 1948, the Army Air Corps Reserve transferred to the Air Force, officially becoming the Air Force Reserve. However, since 1916 Reserve members have