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  • The 940th Wing holds historical re-designation ceremony

    A new chapter of 940th Wing history began July 11 during the Unit Training Assembly weekend as the wing held its re-designation ceremony. The ceremony officially relinquished the 940th Air Refueling Wing and stood up the 940th Wing. The presiding officer in the ceremony, Maj. Gen. Frank Padilla,

  • 940th Air Refueling Wing re-designation ceremony

    Air Force Reserve Command's 940th Air Refueling Wing will celebrate a milestone in their 46-year history with a re-designation ceremony July 11, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at Dock 6. Maj. Gen. Frank J. Padilla, 10th Air Force commander, will be the presiding official. The ceremony will feature troops in

  • All in a Twitter?

    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

  • Global Hawk flying mapping missions south of border

    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

  • Beale Lanes undergoing makeover

    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

  • AFPC team spreads the word

    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

  • Beale AFB community briefs

    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

  • Beale to host April air show

    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