Airmen pose for a picture to celebrate SR-71B’s 1,000th sortie, Jan. 15, 1982 at Beale Air Force Base, California. A sortie is an operational mission conducted by an aircraft. (U.S.Air Force photo)
A left side view of an SR-71 aircraft from the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing landing. The aircraft is silhouetted against the sunset.
Col. Andy Clark, 9th Reconnaissance Wing commander, adresses participants and volunteers during the Yuba-Sutter Stand Down thanking them for their service and highlighting the services provided there Aug. 24, 2 More
Two T-38 Talons with the 9th Reconnaissance Wing at Beale Air Force Base, California, execute a flyover during the opening ceremony of the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Sea-hawks football game at Levi Stadium More
A rattlesnake slithers in the grass at Beale Air Force Base, California. Rattlesnakes are one of the species of snakes found in California. (Courtesy photo by Bruce S. Reinhardt)
PAVE PAWS is an Air Force Space Command radar system operated by three 21st Space Wing squadrons for missile warning and space surveillance. PAVE PAWS radars are located at Cape Cod Air Force Station, Mass., an More
Staff Sgt. Heather Doyle, 9th Physiological Support Squadron launch and recovery technician, fits a specialized boot to U-2 pilot Capt. Travis, in preparation for a "high flight" at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. More
Harold R. Washington, 9th Physiological Support Squadron suit maintenance technician, inflates the life preserve device of a full pressure suit Aug. 31, 2016, at Beale Air Force Base, California. In the event o More
A four ship formation of T-38A Talons soar over the Yuba Goldfields just north of Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Feb. 28, 2013. The gold fields were at one time one of the most profitable in the world during the More
Republic of Korea Air Force crew chief Staff Sgt. Kim Changhyum removes bolts from an F-15 Strike Eagle while performing inspections on the flight line, Aug. 8, 2013, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. ROKAF is pa More
Japan Air Self Defense Force crew chief Tech. Sgt. Jim Aoki reaches to remove an oxygen converter from an F-15J Eagle on the flight line Aug. 8, 2013, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. JASDF is participating in R More
Two A-10 Thunderbolts from the 163rd Fighter Squadron, Indiana Air National Guard, Fort Wayne, Ind., bank away from a KC-135 Stratotanker and deploy flares over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex after bein More
A TU-2S Dragon Lady glistens in the sun as it prepares to land on the flightline at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Jan. 17, 2014. TU-2S are trainer aircraft used to gain proficiency before pilots deploy for oper More
U-2 pilots prepare to land a TU-2S Dragon Lady at sunset on Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Jan. 22, 2014. TU-2S are trainer aircraft used to gain proficiency before pilots deploy for operational missions. (U.S. More
U-2 pilots use their floatation devices as part of water survival training July 3, 2014, at a lake in Nevada City, Calif. Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape specialists stationed at Beale Air Force Base, More
Kaliyah, three, hugs her father U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Damien Williams, 145th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, during Family Day held at the North Carolina Air National Guard Base, Charlotte Douglas Interan More
A mobile chase car pursues a U-2 Dragon Lady as the aircraft prepares to land June 16, 2015, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Mobile chase cars guide the aircraft during takeoffs and landings. (U.S. Air For More
Senior Airman Daniel Fox (left), , receives hands on egress training on an F-15 Eagle from Tech. Sgt. Brent Hublitz, 173rd Fighter Wing egress ordnance technician, at Kingsley Field Air National Guard Base, Ore More
Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James shakes hands with maintenance Airmen from the 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron before flying in a U-2 Dragon Lady at Beale Air Force Base, California, Aug. 11, 2015 More
Capt. Sam, 427th Reconnaissance Squadron MC-12W Liberty pilot, inspects the aircraft before takeoff Sept. 16, 2015, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Sam and other Beale Airmen conducted the aircraft’s final More
A U-2 Dragon Lady from Beale Air Force Base, Calif., prepares to land at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 17, 2015. The aircraft was on display during an air show Sept. 19, 2015. This year marks the 60th annivers More
Airmen from the 9th Physiological Support Squadron escort Capt. Travis, 99th Reconnaissance Squadron U-2 pilot, to his U-2 "Dragon Lady" aircraft Sept. 19, 2015, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. The full-pressure ser More
Airmen from the 12th Aircraft Maintenance Unit installs an engine cover panel on a RQ-4 Global Hawk Oct. 29, 2015, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The aircraft being worked on recently arrived at Beale to More
A T-38 Talon is parked on a apron at Beale Air Force Base, California, Jan. 7, 2016. The T-38 is primarily used by the Air Education and Training Command as a training aircraft, but at Beale it is used as a fam More
Senior Airman Sarah Phillips, 9th Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment technician, repairs a parachute Jan. 7, 2016, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Beale’s Aircrew Flight Equipment technic More
Airman 1st Class Eric Labauex, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron, HVAC technician, Beale Air Force Base, Calif.
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, James Cody, speaks to Beale Airmen during an all call March 7, 2016, at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. Airmen had the opportunity to openly ask questions, which included topics More
A U-2 Dragon Lady approaches an altitude near 70'000 ft. above California, Mar. 23, 2016. The pilot must wear a full-pressure suit similar to NASA astronauts. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff. Sgt. Robert Trujillo)
A U-2 Dragon Lady flies over the Golden Gate Bridge near San Francisco, California, Mar. 23, 2016. The U-2 is capable of flying at altitudes exceeding 70,000 ft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Robert M. Trujillo)
Staff Sgt. David Dezwaan, 60th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, inspects the wiring of a simulated radioactive dispersal device during an exercise May 5, 2016, at Clear Lake, Cali More
Members of the 9th Security Forces Squadron present the colors during a memorial ceremony for National Police Week honoring fallen Security Forces Airmen and Air Force Office of Special Investigation members Ma More
9th Civil Engineer Squadron Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) technicians Senior Airman Kyle Cvoliga (left), and Staff Sgt. Yohance Leslie prepare to remove a fan and its motor from a HVAC unit M More
"My passion is that I love to help people. I'm very giving; sometimes too giving. I like to help out if I have the ability to do so. I feel like my job in Public Health allows me to educate people and make a di More
A U-2 Dragon Lady flies over June 7, 2016, at Royal Air Force Fairford, Gloucestershire, England. The jet was met by an en route recovery team (ERT) in England to transition aircraft from and to Beale Air Force More
Master Sgt. Yakita Zachary, 9th Maintenance Group section chief of maintenance management, analysis poses for a photo at Beale Air Force Base, California, June 9, 2016. Hometown: New York City, New York (U.S. More
Master Sgt. Jeffery Myers, 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron U-2 Dragon Lady production superintendent, poses for a photo June 21, 2016, at Beale Air Force Base, California. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airm More
Senior Airman Silviu Feceu, 940th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) firefighter, prepares to drive a rescue vehicle out of an engine bay June 30, 2016, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The Beale Fire Department More
Lt. Col. Nicole Mann (front), United States Marine Corps, NASA astronaut, and Christina Koch, NASA astronaut, prepare to take off in a T-38 Talon, July 8, 2016, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Mann and Koc More
Staff Sgt. Ryan Stichberry, 9th Force Support Squadron FTAC Team Leader, poses for a photo July 13, 2016, at Beale Air Force Base, California. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Bugenig)
“I went to the Air Force Academy so I’m used to being challenged academically and physically. I thrive off of hard work and doing well. It’s not abnormal for my duty days to turn into duty nights and I end up a More
“I have struggled with mental health for the past 12 years. To keep myself going, I like to go on adventures. After a six-day workweek, I fill my time going to the lake, taking hikes or exploring other outdoor More
Master Sgt. Josh Vanassche, 9th Maintenance Squadron Aircrew Egress Systems Section chief, reads to his son Callan, June 26, 2016, at Beale Air Force Base, California. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tar More
Senior Airman Terron Matthews, 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Assistant Dedicated Crew Chief (center) is presented the Airman’s Medal July 29, 2016, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Matthews was Awarded More
Staff Sgt. Daniel Hill, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron Airman Dormitory Leader, poses for a photo August 3, 2016,at Beale Air Force Base, California. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)
Brandon Sherouse, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph firefighter, helps load a hose back on to a fire truck after training Aug. 3, 2016, at JBSA-Randolph. The purpose of training is to provide an opportunity for f More
Randy Brown (left), U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center director, presents the 2016 Department of Defense Environmental Award for Environmental Restoration, Installation award to Col. Larry Broadwell, 9th Reco More
A participant at Beale’s Baby Shower reads information offered from the National Guard Family Assistance Program Aug. 13, 2016, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The event provided Team Beale’s new and expec More
9th Security Forces members extract wounded Airmen from a building during an active shooter exercise Aug. 17, 2016, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The exercise evaluated Beale first responders actions if More
Allysyn Lasch, Family Advocacy intervention specialist and military spouse, writes on a chalkboard Aug. 17, 2016, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The chalkboard was part of a resiliency day event for parti More
Airman 1st Class Aureon Manager, 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Electrical and Environmental Systems specialist, poses for a photo August 18, 2016, at Beale Air Force Base, California. (U.S. Air Force photo More
"I had a lot of pets growing up in Puerto Rico. When I moved to the U.S. I became a veterinary technician in the Army. The Army is the only branch that has vets so we get stationed and deploy with all the branc More
"The outdoors allow me to get away from the hustle and bustle of California. There are a bunch of places off the beaten path to visit. You can go snowboarding in the morning and then surfing in the evening. I h More
Tech. Sgt. Steven Cypher, 9th Operations Support Squadron NCO in charge of standards and evaluations, relays ground information to a pilot Aug. 31, 2016, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The information rel More
Maj. J.J., 1st Reconnaissance Squadron student pilot, taxis to the runway in a U-2 Dragon Lady Aug. 31, 2016, at Beale Air Force Base, California. J.J.'s flight qualified him as the 1,000 pilot to operate the U More
Tech. Sgt. Daniel Bernal, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron battalion chief, stands waiting to ring a bell Sept. 9, 2016, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The bell is rung three times during the ceremony to honor More
Obie Wickersham, a World War II veteran and Korean War POW, addresses the audience during the POW/MIA ceremonial breakfast Sept. 15, 2016, at Beale Air Force Base, California. He talked about his experience bei More
A U-2 Dragon Lady displays nose art honoring Lt. Col. Steve "Shooter" Eadie Sept. 23, 2016, at Beale Air Force Base, California. This U-2 was the first back in flight after an incident, which resulted in the lo More
A U-2 Dragon Lady takes off signifying the return to normal flying operations Sept. 23, 2016, at Air Force Base, California after an incident near the Sutter Buttes Sept. 20, 2016. Beale Air Force Base will con More
Nose art is painted on a U-2 Dragon Lady on display for the memorial service of Lt. Col. Steve “Shooter” Eadie, Sept. 29, 2016, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The number 876 on the nose represents Eadie’s More
Team Beale hosted a Hispanic Heritage Month taster's choice at Beale Air Force Base, California, Oct. 7, 2016. Hispanic Heritage Month is dedicated to Americans who trace their culture from Spanish speaking cou More
Allysyn Lasch, 9th Medical Operations Squadron family advocacy outreach manager picks up donations made by Beale Airmen Oct. 14, 2016, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Squadrons and Units across base are co More
Senior Master Sgt. Eric D. Cox, 9th Force Support Squadron career assistance advisor, poses for a photo Oct. 18, 2016, at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)
The exercise emphasizes air-to-air, air-to-ground and special operations forces training opportunities. These events are integrated into demanding hostile and asymmetric scenarios with actions from specialized More
A RQ-4 Global Hawk proceeds down the taxiway prior to departure Nov. 1, 2016, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The RQ-4 Global Hawk is a high-altitude, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, long-en More
Ed Broskey, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron biological science technician, waits to unload a herd of cattle from a trailer Nov. 2, 2016, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Broskey has been working with cattle for More
Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Delvaux, 9th Security Forces Squadron flight chief, dons a helmet for a coyote patrol Nov. 4, 2016, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Security forces’ personnel wear safety equipment and re More
Tech. Sgt. Joshua Donahue, 9th Communication Squadron cable and antenna maintainer, explains the purpose of safety equipment required for climbing to Col. Larry Broadwell, 9th Reconnaissance Wing commander, and More
Matt Miller, 9th Maintenance Group T-38 aircraft mechanic, begins inspecting a T-38 Talon after a sortie Dec. 5, 2016, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The mechanics’ efforts allow pilots to fly between 12 More
Airman 1st Class Andrew Boyce, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, poses for a photo Dec. 15, 2016, at Beale Air Force Base, California.(U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)
Members from the 1 Combat Camera Squadron spend the day at the range working on marksmanship and familiarization themselves with multiple weapon systems December 15, 2016. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Ju More
Staff Sgt. Raymond Drummer II, 9th Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuels systems craftsman and his eight-year-old son Josiah Drummer, share a passion for the sport of wrestling. Raymond is currently deployed to S More
9th Security Forces Squadron Airmen enter a building during an active shooter exercise after arriving on scene Jan. 13, 2017 at Beale Air Force Base, California. The exercise took place in a building on the fli More
Members of the John Jay High School Drill Team perform during Air Education and Training Command's 75th Anniversary Extravaganza Jan. 23, 2017, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The event celebrated AE More
Col. Larry Broadwell, 9th Reconnaissance Wing commander, speaks on the success of 2016 and how we can improve in 2017, Jan. 27, 2017, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The 9th RW held a commander's call afte More
Airman 1st Class Daniel True, 9th Munitions Squadron munitions storage crew chief, is presented with a Weapons Safety Well Done Award by Col. Larry Broadwell, 9th Reconnaissance Wing commander Jan. 31, 2017. Tr More
Charlie Toomer, 9th Maintenance Squadron egress systems craftsman, poses for a photo Jan. 31, 2017, at Beale Air Force Base, California. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tristan D. Viglianco)
A team of 9th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technicians inspects a hung flare on an F-15 Eagle Feb. 6, 2017 at Kingsley Field, Oregon. The Beale EOD unit handles any explosive hazards King More
Airman 1st Class Robert Youngkin, 9th Logistics Readiness Squadron deployment ops specialist updates the task board in his office at Beale Air Force Base, California Feb. 10, 2017. Youngkin's office ensures Bea More
Staff Sgt. Justyn Guthier, 9th Force Support Squadron sports program manager, checks in an evacuee in response to the Oroville spillway evacuation notice at Beale Air Force Base, California, Feb. 12, 2017. Beal More
The 9th Reconnaissance Wing opened a shelter to provide those affected by the Oroville spillway evacuation notice at Beale Air Force Base, California, Feb. 13, 2017. Beale is housing approximately 400 evacuees More
"Every three or four months I get summoned to go TDY to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio to teach Air Force PRP, which stands for Personnel Reliability Program. It's designed to permit only the most trustw More
Tech. Sgt. Cassandra Eddins, 9th Force Support Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of installation personnel readiness, and Senior Airman Kelvin Hailey, 9th FSS IPR journeyman, complete out-processing pa More
"Women have come a long way from the past. I think now there's no difference between women and men, and what they can accomplish. I want to grow in my career, and in our generation I feel like it's a totally ac More
Airman 1st Class Garrett Busler, 9th Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuels systems technician, removes a bolt on U-2 Dragon Lady before they begin the defueling process March 1, 2017, at Beale Air Force Base, Cal More
Chaplain (Maj.) Christopher Conklin, 9th Reconnaissance Wing chaplain, gives the Chapel Corps’ portion of the READI brief at Beale Air Force Base, California, March 1, 2017. The READI brief features briefers fr More
"My role model is my dad. He retired from the Navy and if it wasn't for him I probably wouldn't have joined the military. He's extremely optimistic and it's something I strive to be every day. He tells me there More
1st Lt. Christine, 9th Intelligence Squadron mission operations commander, poses for a photo at Beale Air Force Base, California.(U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jeffery Schultze)
POL (petroleum, oil, and lubricants) Airmen refuel an aircraft March 20, 2017, at Beale Air Force Base, California.
Beale's petroleum oil and lubricants (POL) Airmen are responsible for providing jet fuel to the U-2 Dragon Lady, RQ-4 Global Hawk, and the T-38 Talon in support of the 9th Reconnaissance Wing's high-altitude in More
Senior Airman Jennifer Smith, 9th OSS weather technician, keeps the flightline updated on current weather conditions at Beale Air Force Base, California, March 24, 2017. In order to keep the mission going, Beal More
On National Doctors' Day, we would like to thank doctors worldwide and especially recognize the hard work and dedication of 9th Medical Group's doctors and all of the physicians who support 9th Reconnaissance W More
"The Air Force sent me to Beale as my first duty station. I've been lucky enough to stay here my whole career and I was able to settle down and plant my roots. My husband and I are very outdoorsy so this area i More
"While stationed in Alaska, I felt isolated and stuck in a rut, but then someone reached out to me and made me feel welcome. If it wasn't for them, I may have made the mistake of getting out of the Air Force. T More
“I’ve been in Public Affairs for about six years and I’ve been at Beale for a good six months. When I was in tech school they told me about this place and I dreaded it. I had no film processing experience whats More
Two 9th Force Support Squadron child development center staff help care for a group of children during a spaghetti luncheon April 14, 2017, at Beale Air Force Base, California. When a recent hiring freeze came More
The Patrouille de France, an aerial demonstration team with the French Air Force, performs at Mather Air Field in Sacramento, Calif., April 15, 2017. With an eight aircraft formation, the Patrouille de France i More
Airman 1st Class Lauren Parsons, 9th Intelligence Squadron aerial imagery production specialist, photographs a combat arms instructor during a night firing course at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., April 20, 2017 More
Chadwick McCready, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron biologist teaches a group of volunteers facts about native tree species April 21, 2017 at Beale Air Force Base, California. The group planted 16 seedlings and sapl More
A construction worker prepares a power pole for removal at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. April 24, 2017. More than 200 poles are being replaced as part of an ongoing project to renovate Beale’s electrical infrastructure.
Airman 1st Class Henry Nelson, 9th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels specialist poses for a photo April 26, 2017, at Beale Air Force Base, California.