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  • 713th COS leadership changes hands

    Colonel Mark Metz handed over command of the 713th Combat Operations Squadron during a change of command ceremony, February 9, on Beale Air Force Base, Calif. Colonel Thomas Klingensmith assumed command of the 713 COS as Metz transitions to his role as Mobilization Assistant to the Vice Commander,

  • Command Chief Henderson says farewell to the 940th after 24 years of service

    Chief Master Sgt. Jason Henderson, 940th Wing Command Chief Master Sergeant, was honored during a retirement ceremony, Feb. 10, at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., culminating 24 years of service with the 940th Wing. During the past four years, Henderson held the position of senior enlisted advisor to

  • 940th Wing welcomes California Retired Teachers' Association

    The 940th Wing hosted 26 members of the California Retired Teachers' Association for a tour of the Reserve unit during the Feb 9 Unit Training Assembly at Beale Air Force Base, Calif.The tour introduced the former educators to Beale AFB and the unique missions of the 940th Wing. "Civic tours are an

  • 940th Wing holds inagural award banquet

    The 940th Wing announced its outstanding Airman of the Year and First Sergeant of the Year during an awards banquet at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., February 9. The ceremony began by recognizing nominees for the wing awards, followed by remarks from retired Marine Corps General Richard Hearney and

  • THE RED HATS ARE COMING! 583rd RED HORSE Squadron to be activated

    The Air Force has formally announced the activation of the 583rd RED HORSE Squadron at Beale Air Force Base, Calif.The mobile heavy construction civil engineering unit will be the sixth such squadron in the Air Force Reserve Command and the first to be located on the West Coast. The stand-up of the

  • Be the MVP of Safe and Responsible Driving on Super Bowl Sunday

    As one of America's most anticipated and celebrated sporting events, the Super Bowl brings together families, friends and fans each year to enjoy the excitement of the big game. In many instances, fans will gather to watch the game at sports bars, restaurants or Super Bowl-themed parties. The U.S.

  • Yellow Ribbon event welcomes 940th members home

    More than 500 reservists and family members from across the country attended a two-day Yellow Ribbon event in Costa Mesa, Calif., Jan. 25-27.Among those attending were five members of the 940th Wing, Beale Air Force Base, Calif., who recently returned from a deployment. The Air Force Reserve Yellow

  • Special tax provisions for members of military

    Katie Hanson is a military spouse; her husband, Lt. Cmdr. Marc Hanson, is on active duty in the Navy.He has Florida as his home of record, even though he is based at Naval Air Station North Island, Coronado, in California. The Hansons never lived in Florida as a married couple. She now lives and

  • Air Force implements civilian hiring freeze

    Air Force senior leaders directed a force-wide hiring freeze among other workforce actions in a memorandum sent to senior commanders Jan. 16.The actions are part of the Air Force's efforts to pursue reversible or recoverable steps to avoid impacts to core readiness caused by the looming possibility