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Brigadier General Richard M. Clark, 8th Air Force Vice Commander, addresses Beale Air Force Base Airmen, civilian employees, and civic leaders at the annual Martin Luther King Day Observance on Monday, January 11, 2010, at the Recce Point Club on base.

Jan. 12, 2010

General Clark Challenges Beale Airmen to Find Their "Why"

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — In observance of Martin Luther King Day, Beale Airmen gathered for breakfast, January 11, at the Recce Point Club. Participants left the event with a challenge to lead from keynote speaker Brig. Gen. Richard Clark, 8th Air Force vice commander.General Clark, an Air Force Academy graduate and command pilot with 4,000 hours of flying time, clarified

Master Sgt. Judy Riley uses a rotary tool to polish a fallen service member's dog tag so it can be returned to the family. Sergeant Riley is deployed from the 940th Wing Services Squadron, Beale Air Force Base, Calif., to the Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations Center, Dover Air Force Base, Del. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ed Drohan)

Dec. 17, 2009

940th Wing Reservists Helping Fallen, Families

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. — For most Air Force members, a deployment usually means time spent in Iraq, Afghanistan or other far-flung regions of the world.  But for three 940th Wing Reservists, a deployment within the U.S. has offered a chance to contribute in ways most people would never even consider.The three, all members of the 940th Wing's Services Flight, have been

Members of the 940th Wing, Beale AFB, Calif., load donated toys into a custom-painted Humvee. The vehicle, dedicated to the rememberance of Army Ranger Kristofer Thomas and the men who died with him in Afghanistan in 2007, will take the toys to a Military Children's Christmas Party, Dec. 19, in Roseville, Calif. The third annual party is being sponsored by Never Forget Our Fallen, a non-profit organization founded by Ranger Thomas's mother, Deborah Getz.

Dec. 17, 2009

Rolling Memorial Gathers Toys

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — "Let's roll!" takes on a whole new meaning when you see the custom-painted Humvee driven by Deborah Getz, founder and president of Never Forget Our Fallen, a non-profit organization benefiting military families. The pictorial military graphics decorating every panel of the Humvee are a memorial to her youngest son, Army Ranger Kristofer Thomas, and

Airman Silvania Raposo and Tech. Sgt. Christine Marigliani, members of the 940th Wing Military Personnel Flight, sort through stacks of canned goods and piles of toys delivered to Airman Family Services, Dec 6, Donations collected by units in the wing will be distributed to 940th WiG Reservists and their families, the Beale Airman's Attic, and several organizations in the communities surrounding Beale Air Force Base, Calif.

Dec. 12, 2009

940th Wing Gives Generously

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Despite tough economic times, donations to the 2009 Angel Tree Project rolled in by the truckload, Sunday, Dec 6, as 940th Wing units delivered boxes of canned goods and toys to the Airmen and Family Readiness Office. By the end of the day, nearly 30 holiday food baskets and wrapped toys had been distributed through First Sergeants to 940th Wing

Staff Sgt. Stacia Willis dons part of her gift, then delves deeper into her bag for more goodies during the Santa gift exchange at the 50th Intelligence Squadron holiday party, Dec. 6. Squadron members enjoyed a banquet at the Beale Community Activity Center and toasted the promotion of Master Sgt. Erreck Conley, 50th IS unit training manager. The 50th IS is part of the 940th Wing, Beale Air Force Base, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kenneth McCann)

Dec. 9, 2009

50th IS Celebrates with Gift Exchange

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Staff Sgt. Stacia Willis dons part of her gift, then delves deeper into her bag for more goodies during the Santa gift exchange at the 50th Intelligence Squadron holiday party, Dec. 6. Squadron members enjoyed a banquet at the Beale Community Activity Center and toasted the promotion of Master Sgt. Erreck Conley, 50th IS unit training manager.

Santa (Tech. Sgt. Bryan Kotcher, age mechanic) and his elf (Senior Airman Sasha Ghazarian, avionics technician) greet Aaron Goodly, administrative assistant, at the 13th Reconnaissance Squadron’s holiday celebration, Dec 6. Dock 6 was decked for the occasion, and the holiday spread included tri-tip grilled by the squadron's volunteer chefs. 13th RS members and their families also enjoyed children’s activities and Santa gifts. The 13th RS is part of the 940th Wing, Beale Air Force Base, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kenneth McCann)

Dec. 9, 2009

Santa Lands at the 13th RS

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Santa (Tech. Sgt. Bryan Kotcher, age mechanic) and his elf (Senior Airman Sasha Ghazarian, avionics technician) greet Aaron Goodly, administrative assistant, at the 13th Reconnaissance Squadron's holiday celebration, Dec 6. Dock 6 was decked for the occasion, and the holiday spread included tri-tip grilled by the squadron's volunteer chefs. 13th RS

Rachel Williams, daughter of Col. Ben Williams, 713th Combat Operations Squadron Commander, smiles as she accepts her gift from Santa at the 713th Combat Operations Squadron’s holiday party, Dec 6, 2009. Festivities included a luncheon, children’s activities, and a gift exchange. The 713th COS is part of the 940th Wing, Beale Air Force Base, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kenneth McCann)

Dec. 9, 2009

Santa Brings Smiles, Gifts to 713th COS

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Rachel Williams, daughter of Col. Ben Williams, 713th Combat Operations Squadron Commander, smiles as she accepts her gift from Santa (Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Montegue, 713th COS) at the squadron's holiday party, Dec 6. Festivities included a luncheon, children's activities, and a gift exchange. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kenneth McCann)

Brig. Gen. Mark Kyle, Inspector General, Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command, Robins Air Force Base, Ga., suits up for a U-2 pre-flight simulation at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. on Dec 4. General Kyle and his team are inspecting the 940th Wing, an Air Force Reserve unit at Beale AFB. (Courtesy photo )

Dec. 6, 2009

IG Experiences Pre-flight Routine

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Brig. Gen. Mark Kyle, Inspector General, Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command, Robins Air Force Base, Ga., suits up for a U-2 pre-flight simulation at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. on Dec 4. General Kyle and his team are inspecting the 940th Wing, an Air Force Reserve unit at Beale AFB. (Courtesy photo )

Colonel Troy Devine, 940th Wing Vice Commander, and Lt. Col. Faustino Perez, 13th Reconnaissance Maintenance Officer, along with other members of the wing leadership, welcome members of the Air Force Reserve Command inspection teams as they arrive at Beale Air Force Base, Dec 2. The teams will be conducting a Unit Compliance Inspection throughout the 940 WG during the December UTA.

Dec. 5, 2009

940th Wing welcomes Air Force Reserve Command Inspection Teams

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Colonel Troy Devine, 940th Wing Vice Commander, and Lt. Col. Faustino Perez, 13th Reconnaissance Maintenance Officer, along with other members of the wing leadership, welcome members of the Air Force Reserve Command inspection teams as they arrive at Beale Air Force Base, Dec 2. The teams will be conducting a Unit Compliance Inspection throughout

The yearly canned food drive sponsored by the 940th Air Refueling Wing, Beale Air Force Base, Calif., was a success again for 2007. This small Air Force Reserve unit located on an active duty base has organized this food drive since they moved from McClellan AFB in 1998, according to Chief Master Sgt. Mary Chaipelli, superintendent of the 940th Mission Support Flight. Holiday baskets with hams or turkeys and canned and dry foods were made up for 13 families of 940th Reservists. All remaining donations went to other base families through the 9th Reconnaissance Wing's Airman's Attic, which benefits about 400 families. (US Air Force photo/Maj Robert Couse-Baker)

Nov. 25, 2009

Angels Available for Toy Run

BEALE AFB, Calif. — With the official start of the holiday season, the 940th Wing Airman Family Readiness Office hopes Reservists will remember to take an angel or two along as they hit the bustling malls and crowded stores with their holiday shopping list. The 940th Wing has kicked off its annual Holiday Toy Run and Canned Food Drive for Charity. Reservists can stop