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  • Accounting for members brings sigh of relief

    It was just after midnight, Friday, Mar. 11,  when the lights flipped on in a building that normally sits dark and quiet at that time of night. Members of the 713th Combat Operations Squadron reported in for what they knew would be a long and challenging day ahead. Their mission was clear: use every

  • Reserve Affairs key advisor explores 940th Wing missions

    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.,

  • Beale Reservist wins AFRC Command Post SNCO of the Year

    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

  • Deadline Feb. 22 for scholarship applications

    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

  • AMDF Assumes New Leadership

    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

  • 940th Wing stands up force support squadron

    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

  • Air Force officials caution against geotags, location-based services

    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

  • All Americans encouraged to visit a national park this year

    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

  • Christmas party gives to children of military families

    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

  • Visitors' curiosity satisfied

    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