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Two members of the 940th Air Refueling Wing unveil the “Let’s Roll!” nose art May 7, 2017, at Beale Air Force Base, California. “Let’s Roll!” was the wing’s second nose art to be placed on one of their KC-13 Statotankers since being re-designated as an air refueling wing last year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tara R. Abrahams)

May 19, 2017

“Let’s Roll!” again

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California — As the 940th Air Refueling Wing’s mission becomes fully operational, the tanker rolls again, with the wing’s second nose art dedication. The “Let’s Roll!” nose art was unveiled May 7, 2017, at Beale Air Force Base, California, but this isn’t the first time it’s been painted on a KC-135 Stratotanker here. Shortly after the attacks on 9/11, each

Col. Craig C. Peters, 940th Air Refueling Wing commander, sits in the cockpit of a KC-135 Stratotanker April 4, 2017, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Peters assumed command of the 940 ARW in June 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tara R. Abrahams)

May 17, 2017

"… It wasn't my dream to become a pilot…"

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California — “My childhood dream was to become a racecar driver or an astronaut. When I was in sixth grade, my class made a time capsule and a friend of mine wrote he was convinced I would become a NASCAR driver. But reality set in. After high school, I wasn’t firmly committed to college, so I joined the Air National Guard. A few years in, I started to seek

Members of the Individual Ready Reserve attending an annual IRR muster look through paperwork at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. April 8, 2017. During the muster, IRR members updated their contact and medical information, as well as receive briefings on member responsibilities and opportunities available to them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brenda Davis)

April 28, 2017

Wing holds IRR muster

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California — The 940th Air Refueling Wing held an Individual Ready Reserve muster April 8, 2017, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Everyone who joins the military incurs an initial military service obligation of eight years, whether enlisted or officer. If those years are not completed on active duty or reserve time, the remainder of time is served in the

Staff Sgt. Daniel C. Bisland, 940th Maintenance Squadron crew chief, poses for a photo April 26, 2017, at Beale Air Force Base, California. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tara R. Abrahams)

April 27, 2017

"... The passing rate is about seven percent..."

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California — "I began my military career in the Army, working in infantry, and loved it. I earned a lot of respect being the only private (PV1) in my unit to be airborne-qualified and to have my expert infantry badge. To earn the badge, I completed and passed a week’s worth of testing, ranging from day and night land navigation to a 12-mile ruck in under three

Tech. Sgt. Marc Gayden, Beale Honor Guard team lead, demonstrates a facing movement for the 940th Air Refueling Wing’s Development and Training Flight April 9, 2017, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Gayden spent five years as a basic military training instructor at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tara R. Abrahams)

April 17, 2017

Development and Training Flight gets a head start

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California — “Zero week” at basic military training is packed with roaring voices and intense instruction. It’s the time trainees are taught basic drill, facing movements and marching.   The 940th Air Refueling Wing’s Development and Training Flight is getting a head start. Two of Beale’s NCOs, one who is a prior BMT instructor, volunteered their time with the

Chief Master Sgt. Dan McCarthy, 940th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flight chief, speaks to NCOs and senior NCOs during an induction ceremony March 12, 2017, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Sixty-nine NCOs and 21 senior NCOs were welcomed into the next tier of the enlisted ranks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tara R. Abrahams)

March 21, 2017

Wing honors newest NCOs, SNCOs

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California — The 940th Air Refueling Wing inducted 69 NCOs and 21 senior NCOs into their respective ranks during a ceremony March 11, 2017 at Beale Air Force Base, California. It was the wing’s first induction ceremony since regaining the refueling mission in 2016. An induction ceremony is a tradition to honor and welcome those who have reached the next tier in

Master Sgt. Jose Rodriguez, a basic military training instructor supervisor assigned to the 433rd Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, speaks at the 940th Air Refueling Wing’s first enlisted call March 12, 2017, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Rodriguez spoke about his job and encouraged NCOs and senior NCOs to become instructors at BMT. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tara R. Abrahams)

March 16, 2017

Enlisted call presents opportunities to Airmen

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California — The 940th Air Refueling Wing presented a variety of opportunities to its Airmen during its first enlisted call March 11, 2017 at Beale Air Force Base, California.   “Is there anyone here who has an aspiration to do something bigger or better than the position you’re in now?” asked Senior Master Sgt. Martin Walker, 940th Force Support Squadron

Approximately 40 Airmen assigned to the 940th Air Refueling Wing lined up in preparation for a foreign object debris walk of the flightline March 12, 2017, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Members from across the wing are invited to participate in the FOD walk to ensure the airfield is safe for the Airmen and the flying mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tara R. Abrahams)

March 16, 2017

Airmen participate in FOD walk

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California — Approximately 40 Airmen assigned to the 940th Air Refueling Wing participated in a foreign object debris walk of the flightline March 12, 2017, at Beale Air Force Base, California. FOD walks are a crucial part of flightline safety because even the smallest debris can cause significant monetary damage to the aircraft, as well as endanger the Airmen.

Master Sgt. Travis Williams, 940th Maintenance Squadron inspection dock chief, and Tech. Sgt. Erik Calderon, 940th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, pose for a photo with their awards Feb. 11, 2017 at Beale Air Force Base, California. Williams and Calderon were named Senior NCO and NCO of the Year at the wing’s Outstanding Airmen of the Year banquet. (U.S. Air Force by Senior Airman Tara R. Abrahams)

Feb. 15, 2017

Banquet recognizes Airmen’s hard work

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California — The 940th Air Refueling Wing held its Outstanding Airmen of the Year banquet Feb. 11, 2017, at Beale Air Force Base, California.   The OAY is an annual event, which commemorates the hard work of Airmen and civilian employees throughout the past year.   The nominees and their guests first attended a private medallion ceremony, where they were

Airmen assigned to the 940th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron work on the tail of the KC-135 Stratotanker Feb. 10, 2017, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Around 150 Airmen were involved in a mass practice, preparing four KC-135 Stratotankers for expedited takeoff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tara R. Abrahams)

Feb. 12, 2017

Mass training prepares tankers for expedited takeoff

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California — The 940th Maintenance and Operations Groups participated in training with four KC-135 Stratotankers Feb. 10, 2017, at Beale Air Force Base, California. This was the first mass practice since the return of the refueling mission last year and served as preparation for upcoming exercises and inspections.  “We have to practice to be ready,” said Chief