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

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

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

March 17, 2017

"I like being able to help empower them to make the life they want..."

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California — After growing up watching her grandfather, a maintenance Chief Master Sgt., go to work every day and listening to her other grandfather tell Korean War pilot stories, Master Sgt. Kellie Curnutt was inspired by the example her grandfather’s set to join the U.S. Air Force Reserve. However, her service to others did not stop there.

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

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.

Feb. 28, 2017

"I go about everyday trying to live by the quote..."

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California — "I go about everyday trying to live by the quote, 'What holds most people back isn't the quality of their ideas, but their lack of faith in themselves. You have to live your life as if you are already where you want to be,' said by Russell Simmons."

Feb. 16, 2017

Beale trains for two-ship tactical formation flying

Beale Air Force Base, California — Two KC-135 Stratotankers from the 314th Air Refueling Squadron with the 940th Air Refueling Wing practice a two-ship tactical formation training sortie during a unit training assembly at Beale Air Force Base, California on Feb. 11, 2017. The 314 ARS have to formation train for tactical purposes and the unit training assembly is an opportune time for traditional reserve maintainers and pilots to all train and fly together. Early Saturday morning, between the two aircraft they refueled eight F-15 Eagles from the 173rd Fighter Wing stationed at Kingsley Field Air National Guard Base, Oregon. The 173 FW mission is to train the most superior air-to-air combat pilots in the world.

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

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