Feb. 10, 2013

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

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — 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 the wing commander."Chief Henderson is the

Feb. 10, 2013

940th Wing welcomes California Retired Teachers' Association

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif — 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 important tool in building relationships between

Feb. 10, 2013

940th Wing holds inagural award banquet

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif — 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 concluded with the announcement of the Outstanding

Feb. 7, 2013

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

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — 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 squadron is slated to occur in March, according to

Feb. 1, 2013

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

BEALE AFB Calif. — 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. Department of Transportation, National Highway

Jan. 31, 2013

The 713th COS and effect: Combat Operations Squadron to demonstrate capabilities at Key Resolve

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — When 7th Air Force kicks off its participation in the annual Command Post exercise known as KEY RESOLVE this spring, a team of Air Force reservists from the 713th Combat Operations Squadron will sidle up with the numbered air force staff for a test drive of sorts. A one-of-a-kind reserve unit assigned to the 940th Wing at Beale Air Force Base, the

Jan. 30, 2013

Yellow Ribbon event welcomes 940th members home

Costa Mesa Calif. — 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 Ribbon Program is a series of events designed to

Jan. 23, 2013

Special tax provisions for members of military

WASHINGTON — 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 works in California, and they own a home in South

Jan. 17, 2013

Air Force implements civilian hiring freeze

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — 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 of sequestration and budgetary shortfalls.

Jan. 17, 2013

Morin talks sequestration, near-term budget actions

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — The acting under secretary of the Air Force described how the nation's fiscal challenges are affecting the service to a group of civic and industry leaders in Arlington, Va., Jan. 15.Dr. Jamie Morin spoke to members of industry, the Air Force, the Air Force Association and media as part of AFA's monthly breakfast program that provides a venue for