June 17, 2020

Readiness in a post-COVID world

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California — The June 2020 unit training assembly marked the first time the 940th Emergency Management Office conducted chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense training in a post-coronavirus environment.According to Tech. Sgt. Jim R. Stonebarger, a 940th Air Refueling Wing emergency manager, prior to COVID-19, the Air Force Instruction dictated

June 16, 2020

Home stretched, finally home

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California — After an additional three months in their deployed location, more than 50 Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 940th Air Refueling Wing finally arrived home. Their boots stepped on to U.S. ground June 14 at their home station, Beale Air Force Base, California.The reservists had been away, in support of Operation INHERENT RESOLVE, since November 2019 and

Jan. 18, 2019

940th AMXS crew chief’s KC-135 launch ops

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — The 940th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and launching the KC-135 Stratotanker fleet on base. They are essential in the 940th Air Refueling Wing’s mission and the total force structure of the Air Force.

Oct. 23, 2018

Changes of Command Saves Time

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — A double change of command happened here Oct 14 when two new lieutenant colonels took command of the 940th Air Refueling Wing Aircraft Maintenance and Maintenance Squadrons. First, Lt. Col. John Neubecker relinquished command of MXS, then turned around and took command of AMXS.“I am not going far,” said Neubecker. “I’m just going down the road. I

Oct. 18, 2018

“Joker’s Wild” comes back into play

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — The fourth nose art dedication was unveiled Oct. 13, 2018 at the 940th Air Refueling Wing on one of eight KC-135 Stratotankers assigned to the Reserve unit at Beale Air Force Base. Adding artwork to the front of an aircraft is a long-standing tradition, stemming back to World War I. From sharp teeth to combat cartoon characters, these paintings

Sept. 24, 2018

940th ARW hosts orientation flight

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — 940th Air Refueling Wing hosted an orientation flight for its honorary commanders.

July 18, 2018

A cut above in maintenance

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California — The 940th Air Refueling Wing welcomes a new Maintenance Group Commander.

July 18, 2018

Active-duty colonel takes rein of Reserve Group

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California — Col. Jeffrey Downs assumed command of the 940th Operations Group at a ceremony here July 14. Downs, an active-duty officer, comes from the Pentagon where he supported the chief of staff and secretary of the Air Force in strategic communications. He’s here filling a reserve position to showcase total force integration. “We live in challenging

May 6, 2018

“El Diablo” rises from history

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California — Adding artwork to the front of an aircraft is a long-standing tradition, stemming back to World War I. From sharp teeth to combat cartoon characters, these paintings became a morale-booster for the troops during the war. The 940th Air Refueling Wing has been bringing the tradition to life again, after being re-designated as a KC-135 Stratotanker

April 30, 2018

“… Nothing worth having comes easily…”

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California — After serving more than eight years as an enlisted member of the Air Force Reserve, Vesper M. Yasaharda took off her technical sergeant stripes to begin her journey as an officer. She graduated Air Force Officer Training School March 16, 2018, and pinned on the rank of second lieutenant. “I had always toyed with commissioning from the time I joined