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Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, Paul Patrick, and OASD Deputy Director of Intelligence and Information Operations, Capt. Bernie Upchurch, are briefed on the capabilities of the Global Hawk by a 13th Reconnaissance pilot during their visit to Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Mar. 9, 2011. Patrick, Upchurch, and Col. Scott Sauter, OASD Deputy Director for Training Program Management, spent the day touring the 940th Wing's operational squadrons to learn first-hand about the diversity of missions that comprise the Reserve unit and how members work side-by-side with active duty counterparts in one of the Air Force's top total force initiative efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dana Lineback)

March 11, 2011

Reserve Affairs key advisor explores 940th Wing missions

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, Paul Patrick, and OASD Deputy Director of Intelligence and Information Operations, Capt. Bernie Upchurch, are briefed on the capabilities of the Global Hawk by a 13th Reconnaissance pilot during their visit to Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Mar. 9, 2011. Patrick, Upchurch, and Col. Scott

Senior Master Sgt. Semaj McGhee takes care of paperwork as superintendent of the Beale Command Post. McGhee garnered Air Force Reserve Command recognition for his job performance, winning the 2010 Command Post Senior Non-commissioned Officer of the Year Award. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Kenneth McCann)

March 7, 2011

Beale Reservist wins AFRC Command Post SNCO of the Year

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — A 940th Wing Air Reserve Technician who excels at meeting the professional and personal needs of both reserve and active duty airmen was named the 2010 Air Force Reserve Command's Command Post Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year.Senior Master Sergeant Semaj McGhee serves as the Beale Command Post superintendent and is responsible for

Feb. 15, 2011

Deadline Feb. 22 for scholarship applications

FORT LEE, Va. — Applications for the 2011 Scholarships for Military Children program must arrive at a commissary by close of business Feb. 22. Eligible students must complete and deliver their application materials by that date. Scholarship applications are available in commissaries and online at http://www.commissaries.com. To access the application, choose the

Lt. Col. Robert Landgraf, Aero Space Medical Flight commander, conducts his final open ranks at the December 2010 UTA. Landgraf's retirement brought to a close thirteen years with the 940th AMDF and a military career spanning 25 years. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Master Sgt. Robert Pfenning)

Feb. 11, 2011

AMDF Assumes New Leadership

Beale Air Force Base, Calif. — The 940th Aerospace Medicine Flight saw the assumption of a new commander in January. After seven years at the helm for the 940 AMDF, Col. Robert Landgraf retired in December 2010. His replacement, Lt. Col. Julie Clement, was announced during the January Flight Commander's Call.Clement's previous role was Chief of Health Administration for the

Col. John Trnka, 940th Wing commander presents the new 940th Force Support Squadron flag to Lt. Col. Patricia Brewer, 940th Mission Support Group commander during the 940th FSS activation ceremony, Jan. 9. The new 940th FSS squadron is part of an Air Force wide initiative to streamline both personnel and services functions into one organization. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Adam Hamar)

Jan. 24, 2011

940th Wing stands up force support squadron

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — The 940th Wing activated its newest squadron during a ceremony Jan. 9 at the Recce Point Club.The new 940th Force Support Squadron merged the 940th Services Flight and Mission Support Flight, which were both deactivated prior to the 940th FSS stand-up.The squadron follows an Air Force-wide initiative that merges both personnel and services

Social Networking and OPSEC: Can they coexist in today's Air Force

Jan. 13, 2011

Air Force officials caution against geotags, location-based services

SAN ANTONIO, Texas (AFNS) — Social media offers many Airmen another way to keep in touch with colleagues, friends and family, but users need to be aware of the risks associated with technical tools that help them share information, officials said Jan. 7.As more Airmen and their family members use smartphones to take pictures and access social networking sites, they could be

A snowshoer snaps a photo of Lake Michigan from the Empire Bluffs at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore west of Traverse City, Mich. National Park Service officials are waiving admission fees on 17 selected dates throughout 2011 and are encouraging all Americans to make a New Year’s resolution to visit a national park this year. (National Park Service photo)

Jan. 6, 2011

All Americans encouraged to visit a national park this year

WASHINGTON — Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced Jan. 5 that National Park Service officials will waive admission fees on 17 selected dates throughout 2011 and encouraged all Americans to make a New Year's resolution to visit a national park this year. "Many people have made resolutions to spend more quality time with loved ones and to get outdoors

An excited youngster points to the toy he wants during the Military Children’s Christmas Party at the Roseville, Calif. National Guard Armory, Dec. 18. The party was organized by Never Forget Our Fallen, an organization started by Deborah Getz in honor of her son who lost his life in 2007 while serving with the Army in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kenneth McCann)

Dec. 23, 2010

Christmas party gives to children of military families

Beale Air Force Base, Calif. — Hundreds of excited, bright-eyed children huddled in anticipation with their families at the Roseville Army National Guard Armory, Dec. 18. The children were treated to holiday cookies, candy, visits with Santa, and an armful of toys at the Military Children's Christmas Party. The 3rd annual event was organized by the Never Forget Our Fallen

Curious visitors peer through the bars of a cell at the World War II-era POW Museum on Beale Air Force Base, Dec 16, 2010. The men were members of a group of local residents who toured the 940th Wing's Operations Group to learn about the organization's Reserve mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dana Lineback)

Dec. 21, 2010

Visitors' curiosity satisfied

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — The World War II-era POW Museum on Beale Air Force Base was the first stop for a group of local residents visiting the 940th Operations Group on Dec 16, 2010. Most members of the group had visited the base before, but only a handful knew about the historical site located on the fringes of the main base. Even fewer in the group had seen the elusive

Julia Nagle works her final days as a student hire at the 940th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Beale Air Force Base, Calif. After eight years in various administration positions across the base, Nagle will bid farewell to her Air Force “family” on Dec. 31, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Luke Johnson)

Dec. 15, 2010

Student hire appreciative of time at Beale

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Most teenagers spend their summers working at fast food restaurants and hanging out with friends. In 1999, at the age of sixteen, Julia Nagle landed her first job as a summer hire with the 9th Operations Support Squadron.Now, after eight years as a student hire in various administration positions across the base, Nagle is training her replacement