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June 19, 2009

All in a Twitter?

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — For all you "Twitter Bugs" who are part of the explosion of the new media and social media network sites such as Twitter, FaceBook, YouTube, text messaging, Flickr , blogs or may even have a personal Web Site, you are not alone. The Air Force Social Media Use Survey stated 68 percent of Airmen use YouTube, 48 percent use MySpace, 15 percent use

An RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aircraft like the one shown is currently flying non-military mapping missions over South, Central America and the Caribbean at the request of partner nations in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bobbi Zapka)

May 12, 2009

Global Hawk flying mapping missions south of border

DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. — The RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aircraft is currently using its sensors for non-military environmental mapping missions over South, Central America and the Caribbean at the request of partner nations in the region. The flights, dubbed "eco-missions" by the Air Forces Southern team, provide vital training to aircrews while supplying partner nations

Greg Birdwell, Birdwell Brother’s Construction owner, scrapes up flooring from the bowling center kitchen May 5. The bowling center is undergoing renovations to improve the bathrooms and kitchen facilities and will re-open Jun 1. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Aaron C. Oelrich)

May 12, 2009

Beale Lanes undergoing makeover

Beale Air Force Base, Calif. — The Beale Lanes bowling center is undergoing renovations through the month of May to the bathrooms and kitchen area. New tile floors and walls will be installed in the bathrooms as well as new floors and lighting in the kitchen area. "I take pride in my facility," Barbara Holt, the 9th Force Support Squadron bowling center manager. The upgrades

In honor of sexual assault prevention month 36 Beale members participated in the Jump Into Prevention day hosted by Beale's Sexual Assault Awareness Coordinator April 24 at the Lincoln Airport. The day consisted of sexual assault awarness training and prevention, as well as the opportunity to complete a tandem skydiving jump. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah Gregory)

May 12, 2009

Beale members jump into prevention

May 12, 2009

AFPC team spreads the word

Beale Air Force Base, Calif. — An Air Force Personnel Center Spread the Word" briefing team will host an all-call briefing at 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. May 28 at the base theater. All Airmen and civilians are encouraged to attend. "One of the Air Force's top priorities is to develop and care for our Air Force people, and we want to hear from you about what works and what we can

May 12, 2009

Beale AFB community briefs

Beale Air Force Base, Calif. — Community Briefs (As of May 7) (To submit a news brief, e-mail 9rw.pa@beale.af.mil.) Kid's run An American Armed Forces Kid's Run is scheduled for 9 a.m. May 16 at the 5K fun run trail. The run is open to youth ages 5-13 years old. For more information, call 634-3140 or sign up at the community center. Vacation Bible School The Foothills Chapel is

2009 Beale Air Show

April 12, 2009

Beale to host April air show

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — An airshow featuring the Patriots Jet Team, the F-16 and A-10 demonstration teams, the P-38 Heritage Flight, RQ-4 Global Hawk, U-2 Dragon Lady, and T-38 Talon flyovers, and many military and civilian static display aircraft is scheduled for April 18-19 on the base's flightline.This free event is designed to showcase aircraft capabilities while

Air Force Reservist Col. Jeffrey T. Mineo, 940th Air Refueling Wing commander, visits with California District 2 Congressman Wally Herger. The colonel was visiting Washington, D.C. for the annual Headquarters Air Force Reserve Wing Commander's Orientation Course. The course, conducted at the Pentagon, is designed to give a better understanding of the congressional and military processes by covering a variety of subject matter specific to the Air Force Reserve and Department of Defense. Topics included legislative update, Congressional issues, Unified Legislative Budgeting process, Military Construction, Programs and Requirements, Air and Space Operations, Medical and Personnel updates, Strategic Communication and more. Col. Mineo also toured the Pentagon and Capitol building, and was able to sit in on House and Senate hearings in progress. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Darin Thacker, Legislative Director and Military Liaison to Congressman Wally Herger).

March 15, 2009

940th commander visits Capitol Hill

Stephanie Stallings, center, is all smiles after enlisting in the Reserve's 940th Air Refueling Wing, here. She is flanked by left, her husband, Lt. Col. Kirt Stallings, 9th Reconnaissance Wing director of staff, and right, Lt. Col. Lew Harding, 940th ARW chief of safety, who conducted her swearing in ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/SMSgt. Ellen L. Hatfield)

Feb. 20, 2009

RESERVE ENLISTEE WEDS TWO WINGS AT BEALE

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — The enlistment of Stephanie Stallings in the Reserve's 940th Air Refueling Wing gave new meaning to the concept of total force integration here. Her husband, Lt. Col. Kirt Stallings, is the 9th Reconnaissance Wing's director of staff, and former chief of safety. As a network intelligence analyst for the Reserve's 50th Intelligence Squadron, she

Feb. 15, 2009

Wing announces February promotions

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — The 940th ARW announced the following promotions effective Feb. 1:To Master Sgt:Norman F. O'BrienTo Technical Sgt:William C. CowardGregory A. DiasRyan L. PomervilleRobert J. ThamesAlan W. WoodTo Staff Sgt:Frances A. BolusAndre DeJesusTo Senior Amn:Joshua L. GrandCongratulations!