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Sept. 30, 2010

Officials urge protection against identity theft

WASHINGTON — Defense Department officials are urging servicemembers to be aware of identity theft and are providing ways for them to protect themselves, the director of DOD's personal finance office said.Dave Julian said officials take the problem very seriously. "We equate it to service readiness," he said.Servicemembers dealing with financial issues are less

Lt. Col. Kenneth Baker, the MSG commander says farewell during a luncheon in his honor. Baker served at the 940th Wing for two years. He will move on to the the 919th Special Operations Wing at Eglen Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kenneth McCann)

Sept. 28, 2010

MSG Commander says his final farewells

A member of the 940th Wing returning from a six-month deployment is greeted by a loved one on the escaltor at Sacramento International Airport, Sept 21, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Adam Hamar)

Sept. 27, 2010

940th Wing Reservist Returns Home

Master Sgt. Pamela Silas, of Travis AFB, plays her Mother Weebee character before an audience at a Yellow Ribbon Program conference held in Orlando, Fla. The conference provided an opportunity for those who work with Yellow Ribbon to learn how to improve the program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kenneth McCann)

Sept. 22, 2010

Serving those who serve us, focus of conference

9/22/2010 — Imagine the thoughts of a soon-to-be dad, nervously anticipating the future of his growing family. Now imagine this person thousands of miles away in a harsh environment. This is just one scenario of what military members may go through during an overseas deployment. The Yellow Ribbon Program was created to support military members and families

Capt. (Dr.) Vincent Chippone alongside an Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo dentist, prepares a patient for dental work Sept. 11, 2010, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Captain Chippone, a reservist with the 940th Aeromedical Dental Flight at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., is in the DRC as part of MEDFLAG 10, a joint training exercise with the U.S. and FARDC militaries focusing on humanitarian and civil assistance. (U.S. Army photo/Sgt. James D. Sims)

Sept. 16, 2010

Air Force dentists bring relief to the Congo

KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of the Congo (AFNS) — A medical training exercise gave residents here, including the U.S. embassy staff and families, an opportunity to receive dental care as part of Medical Flag 2010.Three Air Force Reserve dentists treated about 35 patients while training in the DRC as part of MEDFLAG 10."It's been about two years that I've been trying to get to the dentist," said

A 940th Services Flight member gets her blood pressure checked by a medical technician with the 940th AeroMedical Flight during the 940th Wing Health Fair, Sept. 11. The event provided Reservists with information on leading a healthy lifestyle from fitness and health experts from the Yuba-Sutter community. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kenneth McCann)

Sept. 12, 2010

940th Wing Holds Health Fair

Col. Jeffrey Mineo, 940th Wing commander, presents awards to Lt. Col. Bradley Stoffolano with the 713th Combat Operations Squadron, Senior Master Sgt. Daniel Fode, 940th Security Forces Squadron, and Master Sgt. Daniel Fisher, 50th Intelligence Squadron first sergeant, during commander's call, Sept. 11, at the Community Activity Center, Beale Air Force Base, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kenneth McCann)

Sept. 12, 2010

940th Wing Commanders Call

Chief Master Sgt. Terrance Jackson retired from the 940th Security Forces Squadron August 7, after 33 years of service in the Air Force Reserve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Johnson)

Sept. 12, 2010

940th SFS Chief Retires After 33 Years of Service

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — A lifelong member of the 940th Security Forces Squadron retired after 33 years of Air Force Reserve service August 7.Chief Master Sgt. Terrance Jackson has been with the 940th SFS since 1977, when it was the 940th Air Refueling Wing, located at Mather Air Force Base, Calif."It was like a family, so I had no reason to go anywhere else," said Chief

U.S. Rep. Wally Herger cuts the inaugural ribbon for 713th Combat Operations facilities. The California District 2 congressman joined Colonel Ben Williams, commander 713 COS for the honorary cut. Looking on were (left to right) Colonel Gregory Cain,the Chief of Staff, representing commander 13th Air Force, Colonel Jeffrey Mineo, commander 940th Wing, Colonel Paul McGillicuddy, commander 9th Reconnaissance Wing and Colonel Jack Metz, Chief of Global Vigilance Division, Air Force Reserve Command. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Airman 1st Class Adam Hamar)

Aug. 13, 2010

New Operations Center to Save Taxpayer Dollars

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — A ribbon cutting ceremony was held August 13 officially opening a state-of-the-art operations center for the 713th Combat Operations Squadron at the 940th Wing here. U.S. Representative Wally Herger inaugurated the new facility."What you're doing not only improves the efficiency of the mission, but it's also saving valuable tax dollars-dollars that

Eighteen new members in-processed during the August UTA.

Aug. 6, 2010

The 940th Wing Welcomes New Members in August

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Fourteen new members in-processed to the 940th Wing during the August UTA.New arrivals to the Wing included: Senior Airman David Amundson, Staff Sgt. Anthony Cianchetta, Senior Airman Jennifer La Boy, Staff Sgt. Robert Fitzke, Staff Sgt. Russell Fullingim, Airman 1st Class Patrick Harris, Senior Airman Rodshaun Jacobs, Staff Sgt. Cody Lanier, Staff