Aug. 9, 2008

Wing selects new command chief

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — The Air Force Reserve's 940th Air Refueling Wing here announced the selection of a new wing command chief today. Senior Master Sgt. Jason B. Henderson, 940th Civil Engineer Squadron Prime Beef Office non-commissioned officer in-charge, was selected by a board of seven officers and senior NCOs who interviewed seven candidates Aug. 8, 2008 for the

Aug. 9, 2008

August 2008 news briefs

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — News Briefs is a list of unit events and information for 940th Air Refueling Wing personnel. Wing Redesignation Ceremony The redesignation of the 940th Air Refueling Wing is scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008 in Dock 6, Beale AFB. All current and previous wing personnel are invited to attend. For questions or more information, please

Aug. 7, 2008

Wing announces August 2008 promotions

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — The following 940th Air Refueling Wing enlisted Citizen Airmen were promoted here August 1, 2008. Master Sergeant Semaj Mcghee, 940th Air Refueling Wing, command post Technical Sergeant Eleanor Torres, 940th Aerospace medicine Flight Douglas A. Shimmin, 940th Civil Engineering Squadron Christopher Popanz, 940th Security Forces Squadron Jennifer L.

Aug. 7, 2008

Wing welcomes August newcomers

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — The 940th Air Refueling Wing welcomes the newest members of the team: Lt. Col. Joseph Battaglia, 13th Reconnaissance Squadron Airman 1st Class Farah Bleck, 940th Civil Engineering Squadron Airman Basic Tyler Bonnier, 940 CES Staff Sgt. Eric S. Curtis, 940th Security Forces Squadron Staff Sgt. Anthony H. Duncan, 50th Intelligence Squadron Tech. Sgt.

July 14, 2008

Commanders max fit test

July 12, 2008

Citizen Airmen fight California wildfires for 12th day

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Citizen Airmen of the 302nd Air Expeditionary Group, including reservists deployed from the 302nd Airlift Wing, began their 12th day of aerial firefighting support missions July 7 in a coordinated effort to control wildfires in California. Group C-130 Hercules aircraft flew 69 airdrops delivering more than 100,300 gallons of fire retardant and

July 12, 2008

Updated GI Bill offers new benefits

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — A new GI Bill, boasting numerous additional benefits to the old GI Bill, will be offered to servicemembers and veterans beginning Aug. 1, 2009. "The Veterans Administration has developed an updated and fair educational benefit package for our post 9/11 service members," said Sarah Flemming, Beale's training and education chief. The Post 9/11 GI

July 12, 2008

Sunglasses, More Than a Fashion Statement

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — We all know the importance of using sunscreen to protect our skin from the sun's harmful rays, but what about protection for our eyes? July is UV Safety Month, and, Eye M.D.s across the nation are urging Americans to protect their eyes and their children's eyes by wearing sunglasses and wide-brimmed hats. "Recent studies have shown that prolonged

July 12, 2008

Beale Airmen prepare to roll out welcome mat for 450 of their neighbors

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFPN) — Like Airmen at many other Air Force bases, the Airmen of Beale Air Force Base, Calif., are constantly working to be good neighbors with the civilian communities outside their front gate. The Beale community may soon have a chance to demonstrate just how far they will go as they make preparations to welcome up to 450 local residents displaced by the

July 11, 2008

July news briefs

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — News Briefs is a list of unit events and information for 940th Air Refueling Wing personnel. Medical Clinic hours The medical clinic will be open from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 12. The clinic will be closed Sunday, June 8 for training. Services include physical and occupational examinations and the Immunization Clinic. 940th ARW Command