A team of Airmen build a munitions assembly conveyer during the first-ever Air Force Combat Operations Competition (ACOCOMP) June 12, 2018, at Beale Air Force Base, California. ACOCOMP was created to test readi More
Tech. Sgt. Stephen Bartorillo, 9th Maintenance Squadron repair and reclamation craftsman, grabs a wrench from a tool box needed to complete phase maintenance on a U-2 Dragon Lady Jan. 3, 2019, at Beale Air Forc More
Master Sgt. Charles Myers, 9th Physiological Support Squadron flight chief, sets up a system to deliver oxygen to U-2 Dragon Lady pilots in a temporary staging area Jan. 10, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, Calif More
Senior Airman Luis Perfino and Senior Airman Dane Haugbom, 940th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, walk a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot through a preflight inspection Jan. 17, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base More
Col. Andrew Clark, 9th Reconnaissance Wing commander, speaks at a commander's call Jan. 28, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. Clark briefed the accomplishments of the 9th RW in 2018 and what the wing has pl More
Staff Sgt. Seth Thurber, 69th Maintenance Squadron Detachment 1 RQ-4 Global Hawk avionics technician, performs a preflight inspection Feb. 5, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The 12th Aircraft Mainten More
Master Sgt. Mike, 12th Reconnaissance Squadron RQ-4 Global Hawk pilot, and Tech. Sgt. Robert, 12th RS RQ-4 sensor operator, simulate flying operations in a mission control element Feb. 8, 2019, at Beale Air For More
A Beale Airman prepares to get her hair cut to make wigs for children with cancer March 7, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. A group of Airmen braved the shave and raised money for children's cancer re More
The "Hong Wan Lung" Dragon is carried by members of a Beale Airman Leadership School class during the 139th Bok Kai parade March 9, 2019, at Marysville, California. The dragon is approximately 175 feet in lengt More
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright watches a demonstration of the 9th Security Forces Squadron’s unique grappler system during a base tour March 20, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. T More
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright eats breakfast with a group of Airmen 20, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Wright visited multiple units and spoke with Airmen about fostering resil More
Airmen from the 9th Maintenance Group pose in front of a U-2 Dragon Lady April 16, 2018 at Beale Air Force Base, California. The team was recognized for maintaining a “black-letter jet”, which is when an aircra More
The 9th Civil Engineer Squadron environmental office sets up an outreach table April 22, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The 9th CES held a variety of events in celebration of Earth Week including an More
The 9th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department performs an annual firehose certification April 30, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The Airmen are required to check and certify a variety of equipment More
Explosive ordnance disposal technicians from the 9th Civil Engineer Squadron carry an Airman during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care course April 30, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. During the TCCC, t More
Explosive ordnance disposal technicians from the 9th Civil Engineer Squadron drag an Airman during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care course April 30, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. TCCC is designed to More
Col. Spencer Thomas, 9th Reconnaissance Wing vice commander, and members of the Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month council cut a cake during the AAPIH month kickoff ceremony May 1, 2019 at Beale Air More
Airman 1st Class Kenneth Bradshaw, 9th Force Support Squadron services, performs the jaw thrust maneuver on a dummy during a Self-Aid Buddy Care course May 10, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. SABC te More
The uniform room opened at the thrift store as a part of the new Airman’s Attic Program May 30, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The new initiatives will be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9: More
Airman 1st Class John Casas Jr., 9th Munitions Squadron stockpile management technician, disassembles a munition during the Air Force Combat Operations Competition May 14, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, Califor More
A team of Airmen from the 35th Munitions Squadron build munitions during the Air Force Combat Operations Competition May 14, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. AFCOCOMP is a one-of-a-kind munitions buil More
Airman 1st Class Duronte Davis, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, poses for a photo May 23, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)
Tech. Sgt. Marcus Capers, 9th Maintenance Squadron aircrew egress systems craftsman, inspects a new rocket catapult before it is put in an ejection seat June 5, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The 9t More
Maj. Bobby Hale, 9th Force Support Squadron commander, accepts command from Col. Shannon Juby, 9th Mission Support Group commander, June 14, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The 9th FSS is responsible More
Master Sgt. John Brahm, 69th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Det. 1 section chief, network operations, and Col. Andrew Clark, 9th Reconnaissance Wing commander, stand during a Bronze Star Medal presentation cerem More
Lt. Col. Andrew Brown, 48th Intelligence Squadron commander, accepts command from Col. Andrew Souza, 548th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Group commander, June 24, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, More
A 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintainer signals a U-2 Dragon Lady June 26, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. U-2 maintainers provide support to 9th Reconnaissance Wing operations around the worl More
Lt. Col. Carl Maymi, former 1st Reconnaissance Squadron commander, relinquishes command to Col. Andrew Werner, 9th Operations Group commander, July 2, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The 1st RS is re More
A T-38 Talon sits under a sun shade July 11, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The sun shades are designed to help save money by protecting them from the various weather conditions in Northern Califor More
Members of the Blackbird Maintainers group prepare to fill the tires with air on a SR-71 Blackbird static display July 12, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The SR-71 called Beale home from January 196 More
The Beale Education Office holds their annual education fair July 17, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The fair featured more than 30 schools and representatives from other veteran’s services. (U.S. A More
Firefighters from the 9th Civil Engineer Squadron spray water on and rake a grass fire July 18, 2018, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The firefighters train regularly to battle wildland fires, which occur More
Senior Airman Andreas Hoppers, 9th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, inspects a U-2 Dragon Lady engine July 22, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The 9th MXS propulsion shop is resp More
An Airman from Beale and her family gather school supplies during the back-to-school brigade Aug. 2, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The Airman and Family Readiness Center partnered with Operation Ho More
Airman Tristin Boyvin and Senior Airman David Portillo, 372nd Training Squadron Detachment 21 crew chief students, prepare to recover a U-2 Dragon Lady Aug. 8, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Det. 21 More
A corvette stingray parks in front of a static display Aug. 9, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The owner of the corvette modeled the car after the SR-71 for a car show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senio More
Staff Sgt. Brayden Meacham, 9th Maintenance Squadron sheet metal technician, drills a hole into a vertical slab Aug. 15, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The 9th MXS sheet metal shop is repairing a ve More
The base honor guard presents the colors during the opening ceremony of the Recce Town sports day Aug. 29, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. During the event units from across base sent representatives More
Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command, drinks while in a full-pressure suit Sept. 4, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Holmes visited the 9th Reconnaissance Wing where he was immersed in al More
An American and a POW/MIA flag fly during a reveille ceremony to kick off POW/MIA week Sept. 16, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Throughout the week Beale hosted movies shown at the base theater, a 2 More
Col. Shannon Juby, 9th Mission Support Group commander, gives opening remarks at the start of the 24-hour vigil run in honor of POW/MIA Recognition Day Sept. 19, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The r More
Jesse Travis, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service federal wildlife officer, checks a game camera Oct. 24, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Officer Travis is stationed on base and he is responsible for prot More
A member of the Michigan National Guard places a nasal swab in a bag during a drive thru Covid-19 testing event in Cadillac, Mich., June 30, 2020. The National Guard partnered with the District Health Departmen More
A member of the Michigan Air National Guard wears a morale patch during a drive-thru Covid-19 testing event in Flint, Mich., July 10, 2020. The Michigan National Guard has partnered with a variety of state agen More
A pararescue specialist attached to the 103rd Rescue Squadron in Westhampton Beach, New York provides simulated cover for his team at the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, during Northern Strike 20 on Ju More
A maintainer from the 174th Maintenance Group, Detachment 1, New York Air National Guard sets up an area on the flightline to perform hot-pit maintenance during Northern Strike 20 in Alpena, Mich., July 27, 202 More
Maj. Gen. Paul D. Rogers, the Adjutant General and Director of the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, provides an interview to the media during the Northern Strike 20 Community Day July 28, 2 More
Members of the Frederic Township Fire Department discuss standby emergency response coverage for a public demonstration of the joint live fire capabilities during Northern Strike 20, July 28, 2020, at Camp Gray More
Army Maj. Gen. Brian C. Harris, Deputy Commanding General, Army National Guard, U.S. Army Forces Command (center), discusses squad situational training exercises with leadership from the 1-125th Infantry Regime More
An honor guard team presents the colors during a memorial ceremony for three members of Armstead family at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Mich., Aug. 26, 2020. The service honored Peter Armstead, a Civ More
A soldier from the 177th Military Police Brigade returns protective gear after returning from Kenosha, Wisconsin where they responded to civil unrest Sept. 3, 2020, at Fort Custer, Mich. Nearly 300 Michigan Nat More
The Grand Rapids Home for Veterans has implemented COVID-19 mitigation measures to help safeguard the residents and staff Sept. 10, 2020, at Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Michigan National Guard has been assistin More
A member of the Michigan Air National Guard applies hand sanitizer to their gloves during a drive-thru Covid-19 testing event in Sturgis, Mich., Sept. 22, 2020. The Michigan National Guard has partnered with a More
Michigan National Guard medics provide medical care during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care training exercise Sept. 24, 2020, at Fort Custer, Michigan. The exercise evaluated the medics on search and rescue, tra More
Senior Airman Tanner Hostetler, 217th Air Component Operations Squadron intelligence analyst, poses for a photo during a Covid-19 testing event Oct. 15, 2020, at Mio, Mich. Hostetler has been working the Covid- More
A Soldier (left) and an Airman from the Michigan National Guard seal a Covid-19 sample during a testing event Oct. 15, 2020, at Mio, Mich. The Michigan National Guard has been working with local health departme More
A member of the Michigan National Guard speaks during the initial planning conference for Northern Strike 21-2 Nov. 3-5, at the National All-Domain Warfighting Center in Camp Grayling. NS 21-2 is scheduled for More
Soldiers with the Michigan National Guard’s Joint Task Force 172 move bed frames at a homeless shelter in Lansing, Michigan, Dec. 18, 2020. The team of Soldiers assisted the Lansing Emergency Management office More
A plate of syringes filled with a COVID-19 vaccine sits on a table Jan. 11, 2021, at Charlotte, Michigan. Michigan National Guard Soldiers and Airmen are assisting civilian healthcare organizations with the dis More
U.S. Army Spc. Nicholas Vasquez, a medic with the Michigan National Guard, currently serving with Michigan’s Task Force Spartan Vaccination Testing Team (CVTT), demonstrates how to perform a COVID-19 antigen t More
A U.S. Army Soldier, from the Wisconsin National Guard 120th Field Artillery Regiment, shovels snow while setting up a tent during Northern Strike 21-1/”Winter Strike 21” Jan. 24, 2021, at Camp Grayling Trainin More
U.S. Army Private 1st Class Robert McKay, 120th Field Artillery Regiment, Wisconsin National Guard, learns how to use an anti-drone device during Northern Strike 21-1/”Winter Strike 21” at Camp Grayling, Michig More
A U.S. Army Soldier, Wisconsin National Guard 120th Field Artillery Regiment, walks while training during Northern Strike/”Winter Strike 21” Jan. 25, 2021, at Camp Grayling Training Center, Michigan. The 120th More
Clyde Stanfield, vice president of radar processes, Orbital Effects and U.S. Army Sgt. Joshua McKee, fire control noncommissioned officer, 1st Battalion, 182nd Field Artillery Regiment, Michigan Army National G More
Army Col. Bart Verbanic, Northern Strike land component officer in charge, Michigan National Guard, speaks during the Middle Planning Conference for Northern Strike 21-2, Feb. 10, 2021, at Fort Custer Training More
Col. Lavetta L. Bennett Joint Force Headquarters, Michigan National Guard Bennett serves as the Chief of Staff for the Michigan Army National Guard. She thinks the month is “a time for me to rejoice, celebrate, More
An Airman builds a munition during the first-ever Air Force Combat Operations Competition June 12, 2018, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Airmen were tested on building a munitions conveyor assembly, small- More
Staff Sgt. Terrance Walker, 9th Maintenance Squadron repair and reclamation craftsman, reviews a technical order regarding phase maintenance on the U-2 Dragon Lady Jan. 3, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, Califor More
Master Sgt. Charles Myers, 9th Physiological Support Squadron flight chief, tightens a tube which delivers oxygen to U-2 Dragon Lady pilots in a temporary staging area Jan. 10, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, Ca More
Senior Airman Luis Perfino, 940th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, communicates with KC-135 Stratotanker pilots Jan. 17, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. The 940th AMXS is made up of Air Reserve t More
Col. Andrew Clark, 9th Reconnaissance Wing commander, addresses a crowd Jan. 28, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. Clark briefed the accomplishments of the 9th RW in 2018 and what the wing has planned in th More
Staff Sgt. Seth Thurber, 69th Maintenance Squadron Detachment 1 RQ-4 Global Hawk avionics technician, checks panels during a preflight inspection Feb. 5, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The 12th Airc More
Master Sgt. Mike, 12th Reconnaissance Squadron RQ-4 Global Hawk pilot, checks communication equipment in a mission control element Feb. 8, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Enlisted pilots account for More
A Beale Airman donates her hair to make wigs for children with cancer March 7, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. A group of Airmen braved the shave and raised money for children's cancer research by co More
The "Hong Wan Lung" Dragon is lead down the street during the 139th Bok Kai parade March 9, 2019, at Marysville, California. Beale has participated in the parade for more than 20 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by More
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright speaks with members of the 9th Security Forces Squadron during a base tour March 20, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The 9th SFS demonstrated a uni More
Master Sgt. Justin Pierce, 9th Maintenance Squadron superintendent, and Staff Sgt. Dustin Sutton 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects a U-2 Dragon Lady April 16, 2018 at Beale Air Force Base, More
Andrew Snee, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron wildlife biologist, digs a hole during a native tree and shrub planting April 25, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The trees and shrubs planted included variou More
Tech. Sgt. Justin Swanger, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron battalion chief, grabs a firehose during an annual firehose certification April 30, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. When inspecting the hose the More
Staff Sgt. Robert Reynolds, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, applies a tourniquet during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care course April 30, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, Califo More
Maj. Jeromy Wells, 9th Reconnaissance Wing head chaplain, inserts a nasopharyngeal tube during a Self-Aid Buddy Care course May 10, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. SABC teaches basic injury treatment More
The loan locker debuted at the thrift store as a part of the new Airman’s Attic Program May 30, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The new initiatives will be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9: More
Airmen from the 9th Munitions Squadron roll a munition during the Air Force Combat Operations Competition May 14, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The 9th MUNS Airmen are responsible for breaking down More
An Airman from the 35th Munitions Squadron builds a munition during the Air Force Combat Operations Competition May 14, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The different events in the competition are des More
Tech. Sgt. Marcus Capers, 9th Maintenance Squadron aircrew egress systems craftsman, and Charlie Toomer, 9th MXS aircraft ordnance systems mechanic lead, inspect a new rocket catapult before it is put in an eje More
Lt. Col. Michael Edwards, former 9th Force Support Squadron commander, relinquishes command to Col. Shannon Juby, 9th Mission Support Group commander, June 14, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The 9th More
Master Sgt. John Brahm, 69th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Det. 1 section chief, network operations, and Col. Andrew Clark, 9th Reconnaissance Wing commander, stand at attention during a Bronze Star Medal prese More
Lt. Col. Michael Doherty, former 48th Intelligence Squadron commander, relinquishes command to Col. Andrew Souza, 548th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Group commander, June 24, 2019, at Beale Ai More
A 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintainer tightens a bolt on a U-2 Dragon Lady June 26, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The 9th AMXS maintainers are responsible for launching and recovering the More
Lt. Col. Daniel Collete, 1st Reconnaissance Squadron commander, accepts command from Col. Andrew Werner, 9th Operations Group commander, July 2, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The 1st RS is responsi More
Two T-38 Talons sit under a sun shade July 11, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The sun shades are designed to help save money by protecting them from the various weather conditions in Northern Calif More
Members of the Blackbird Maintainers group and volunteers from the base fill the tires with air on a SR-71 Blackbird static display July 12, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Once a year the group and More
A team of firefighters from the 9th Civil Engineer Squadron respond to a grass fire July 18, 2018, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The firefighters train regularly to battle wildland fires, which occur on More
Senior Airman Ethan Morales, 9th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, explains how to inspect a U-2 Dragon Lady engine to Airman 1st Class Ian Remenar, 9th MXS aerospace propulsion technician, More
Beale Airman and their families gather school supplies during the back-to-school brigade Aug. 2, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The event helps offset the cost of school supplies for military famili More
Airman Braydon Campbell, 372nd Training Squadron Detachment 21 crew chief student, signals a U-2 Dragon Lady while Staff Sgt. Joseph Tapia-Rubio, 372nd TRS Det. 21 U-2 crew chief instructor, supervises Aug. 8, More
Staff Sgt. Brayden Meacham, 9th Maintenance Squadron sheet metal technician, drills into a vertical slab Aug. 15, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The 9th MXS sheet metal shop is repairing a vertical More
Airman 1st Class Marvin Cad, 9th Force Support Squadron fitness technician, slams a club onto a tire during the Recce Town sports day fitness circuit challenge Aug. 29, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California More
Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command, receives a brief on U-2 Dragon Lady ejection procedures from Lt. Col. Charles, 9th Operations Group deputy commander, Sept. 4, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, C More
The Beale Honor Guard lowers a flag during a reveille ceremony to kick off POW/MIA week Sept. 16, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Throughout the week Beale hosted movies shown at the base theater, a More