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Dec. 14, 2010

New OAC program caters to Reservists on UTA weekends

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — The Beale Outdoor Activity Center is catering specifically to 940th Wing Reservists with their new program, Taste of Gold Country. The program, which kicks off in January, will offer exclusive trips to area attractions on Saturday night of the monthly Unit Training Assembly weekends. "We've received great pricing and assistance from local

Never Forget Our Fallen founder, Deborah Getz, explains the paintings covering her hummer to 940th Wing members gathered in the parking lot outside of wing headquarters at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Dec. 7, 2010. Getz' son, Army Ranger Kristofer Thomas, was killed in Afghanistan in 2007. Getz was at the 940th Wing to pick up toys donated by Reservists for the wing's annual toy drive. The toys will be distributed by Getz' organization to children of area military families. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kenneth McCann)

Dec. 14, 2010

Toy donations destined for Military Children's Party

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Like Santa's giant sleigh, the Never Forget Our Fallen Hummer returned to the 940th Wing again this year to load up toys collected by the wing's squadrons during the annual Holiday Canned Food and Toy Drive. Reservists' donations of stuffed animals, games, toys and dolls will be handed out at the 2010 Never Forget Our Fallen Military Children's

Lt. Col. Dale Pudwill, a Reservist with the 86th Services Squadron, grills dinner in his backyard as an airman from the 940 Wing, visits with his former flight commander. Pace and eight other Reservists from the 940th SVF at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., served their annual tour with the 86 FSS, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, in October. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Glenn Ellin)

Dec. 10, 2010

940th Services Flight fortifies 86th SVS at Ramstein Air Base

Beale Air Force Base, Calif. — Picturesque castles and Oktoberfest are common destinations for travelers to Germany. Nine members of the 940th Wing Services Flight went to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, in October. Although this annual tour assignment included some sight-seeing, it was no vacation.The purpose of the trip was to obtain valuable training and provide backfill for

Twenty-five new members in-processed to the 940th Wing, Beale Air Force Base, Calif., during the December 2010 UTA. Gaining units were 940th Security Forces Squadron, 940th Civil Engineering Squadron, 940th Mission Support Flight, 13th Reconnaissance Squadron, 940th Aerospace Medicine Flight, 50th Intelligence Squadron, 940th Logistics Readiness Squadron, and 940th Services Flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Adam Hamar)

Dec. 4, 2010

940th Wing welcomes new members in December

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Twenty-five new members in-processed to the 940th Wing during the December 2010 UTA. Gaining units were 940th Security Forces Squadron, 940th Civil Engineering Squadron, 940th Mission Support Flight, 13th Reconnaissance Squadron, 940th Aerospace Medicine Flight, 50th Intelligence Squadron, 940th Logistics Readiness Squadron, and 940th Services

A Yellow Ribbon representative from the 940th Wing, Beale Air Force Base, Calif., explains the purpose of the program to attendees at the Yellow Ribbon Conference in San Diego, Calif., Nov. 12, 2010. The event’s purpose was to inform Reservists and their families of benefits before, during and after deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Kenneth McCann)

Dec. 2, 2010

Program explains deployment benefits to Airmen, families

Beale Air Force Base, Calif. — San Diego served as the backdrop for more than 500 Reservists and their families during a Yellow Ribbon event, Nov. 12-14, 2010. Attendees came from Beale, Travis, March, and McChord Air Force bases. The event educated Reservists on health care, financial services and much more.Tech. Sgt. Stacey Jackson, a chaplain assistant with the 349th Air

Robert Anderson, Vice Chair for Northern California Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, greets an employer at the 940th Wing Employer Day, Nov. 5, 2010, at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. The annual event provided community leaders and employers of Reservists an opportunity to explore the 940th Wing's missions and facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kenneth McCann)

Nov. 23, 2010

Employer awards recognize outstanding support for Reserve members

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif — For Citizen Airmen, successfully balancing their family, civilian employment and Reserve commitment can only be accomplished with the support of their civilian employer. Sometimes, those employers go above and beyond to support their military employee.Air Force Reservists or their spouses who want to thank their employer for this support can

Guests of the 940th Wing Dining Out event give a traditional toast to the wing, Oct 2. at the Recce Point Club on Beale Air Force Base, Calif. The dining out is a long-standing Air Force tradition. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Kenneth McCann)

Nov. 7, 2010

940th Wing holds dining out

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — 940th Wing Citizen Airmen and their guests gather to share a meal and camaraderie at the 940th Wing's Dining Out event, Oct. 2 at the Recce Point Club. The guest speaker was retired Col. John Higginson, former 940th Mission Support Group Commander. The event was sponsored by the 940th Wing Top Three Council.Click here to view the slideshow.

Master Sgt. Todd Breedlove looks out over the audience during his retirement ceremony. Breedlove retired from the 13th Reconnaissance Squadron during a ceremony, Oct. 2. As a jet engine mechanic, he helped integrate the Global Hawk mission at the 940th Wing. He is retiring after 21 years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kenneth McCann)(U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Kenneth McCann)

Oct. 4, 2010

Master Sgt. Breedlove retires

Beale Air Force Base, Calif. — Master Sgt. Todd Breedlove retired from the 13th Reconnaissance Squadron during a ceremony, Oct. 2. As a jet engine mechanic, Breedlove helped integrate the Global Hawk mission at the 940th Wing. He is retiring after 21 years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kenneth McCann)

Col. William Willis Sr., Air Force Reserve Command deputy command chaplain, listens to a briefing on the capabilities of the RQ-4 Global Hawk from Capt. Christopher Cheshire with the 13th Reconnaissance Squadron, Oct. 2. Colonel Willis visited the 940th Wing to learn about the wing’s unique high-altitude intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance mission and how they support the active duty host unit, 9th Reconnaissance Wing. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Johnson)

Oct. 3, 2010

Deputy AFRC chaplain visits 940th Wing

Twenty-six new members in-processed to the 940th Wing during the October UTA. Gaining units were 940th Civil Engineer Squadron, 13th Reconnaissance Squadron, 940th Aerospace Medicine Flight, 50th Intelligence Squadron, 940th Logistics Readiness Squadron, 940th Services Flight, and 940th Mission Support Group, and the 940th Wing.

Oct. 2, 2010

940th Wing Welcomes Newcomers During October UTA