On June 25, 1966, the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, that began as the 9th Observation Group in 1922 and its 1st Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron activated as the 1st Aero Squadron in 1913, replaced the 4200th. The airplane quickly became operational and began flying missions throughout Southeast Asia. Camp Beale opened in October 1942, as a training site for the 13th Armored and the 81st and 96th Infantry Divisions. Concurrent with this action the 100th's U-2 aircraft at Davis-Monthan would merge with the 9 SRW and its SR-71 operations at Beale. The provisional 4200th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing (4200 SRW) activated on 1 January 1965 in preparation for the realignment, and the new wing received its first aircraft, a T-38 Talon, on 8 July 1965. The base is roughly 23 thousand acres large, and is home to historic sites from World War Two as the area held German prisoners of war; the cells where these prisoners lived are still around today. The wing provided photographic intelligence for the Son Tay prison camp raid named Operation Ivory Coast, in North Vietnam, November 1970. View Larger Map History We are only an ID Card Issuing Facility, also known as RAPIDS. The wing would fly the new SR-71 "Blackbird," a supersonic, high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft. Stay Connected. Advertising Notice: MilitaryBase.net and Three Creeks Media, its parent and affiliate companies, may receive compensation through advertising placements on MilitaryBase.net; For any rankings or lists on this site, MilitaryBase.net may receive compensation from the companies being ranked and this compensation may affect how, where and in what order products and companies appear in the rankings and lists. If you are PCSing and are within the 30 day window, your eligibility date is the day you left your previous station (as verified by clearing papers). During the 1960s and 1970s, SAC used various Air Force bases for dispersal. We are currently recruiting to fill the following . This has also made it more difficult for inbound personnel to secure affordable housing in the communities closest to Beale, causing military families toreside in higher priced areas that are further from the installation. The gate is open seven days per week from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff. In 2001, the historic 12th Reconnaissance Squadron joined the wing as the parent unit for the RQ-4 Global Hawk. The squadrons also participated in the Champagne-Marne, Aisne-Marne, and Meuse-Argonne combat operations. U.S. Air Force MWD Gandy B-449's cremation box is displayed during a memorial service on April 3 held at Independence Theatre at Beale Air Force Base. The Doolittle Gate is open 24 hours per day, seven days per week. As a complete training environment, Camp Beale had tank maneuvers, mortar and rifle ranges, a bombardier-navigator training, and chemical warfare classes. The 2010 United States Census[28] reported that Beale AFB had a population of 1,319. The wing's B-47s were an integral part of the Strategic Air Command's (SAC) nuclear deterrent force until 1966. The base is host to a medium-sized community of 6,080 active duty members, 8,274 family members, 1,816 civilians, ~1,037 reservists and guardsmen, and currently 1853 (dependent upon the season) cows. Resources for this U.S. military airport: This page was last edited on 31 March 2023, at 20:18. of Veterans Affairs , the Dept. In 1963 the 456th Strategic Aerospace Wing was featured as the fictional 904th Strategic Aerospace Wing in the Hollywood film production A Gathering of Eagles, with the Air Force, SAC and the wing providing maximum support to the Universal Studios film crews. Camp Beale was named after Edward Fitzgerald Beale, who served in the 1800s as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy and later as a Brigadier General in the California Militia. May 19, 330-730pm. Posted: January 06, 2023. In 1998, the Dragon Lady set a weight-to-altitude record and in 1999 won the Collier Trophy, aviation's most coveted award. The host unit at Beale is the 9th Reconnaissance Wing (9 RW), assigned to the Sixteenth Air Force, Air Combat Command. In July 1994, the 350 ARS transferred from Beale to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, taking the last of the KC-135Q tankers with it. If you are bringing someone onto Beale who is not a Uniformed Member of the Military or a family member of a Uniformed Member, that individual will need two forms of identification. There are five neighborhoods and location may depend on rank and family size. The most recent wildfires and being that the Sacramento area is cheaper than silicon valley (where many employers offer telework options); this has caused a record number of families to migrate to the areasclosest to Beale. From 1959 until 1965, Beale was a support base for three Titan I missile sites near Lincoln, Chico, and the Sutter Buttes. The office is conveniently located within the Community Center building. Between 1959 until 1965, Beale Air Force Base supported three Titan I missile sites near Lincoln, Chico and an area known as Sutter Buttes. The U-2, meanwhile, continued to prove its worth. The mission is accomplished through a total force partnership comprised of Active Duty, Reserve, CaliforniaAir National Guard, and Space Force Guardians assigned either to the 9thReconnaissance Wing, the 548thIntelligence, Surveillance,Reconnaissance (ISRG) Group, the 7th Space Warning Squadron (21st Space Wing), the 12th Reconnaissance Squadron (319thReconnaissance Wing),Reserve Command's 940th Air Refueling Wing, or California Air National Guard's 195th Wing. Those living on base or close by may attend Bear River Middle School (grades six through eight) or Wheatland High School (grades 9-12). Report Job. The housing market was on an upward trend and home prices in this areahad risen to the 500's and higher. Beale Air Force Base is located about 10 miles east of the towns of Marysville, and Yuba City about 40 miles North of Sacramento. This service is available to Active Duty, Reserve, and Guard members only. HOURS. Beale AFB has an on-base elementary school for school age children between Kindergarten and 5th grade. Active duty members receiving a traffic violation on base will receive a DD Form 1408 (Armed Forces Traffic Ticket) which will be forwarded through command channels. On 16 May 1964, Defense Secretary McNamara directed the accelerated phaseout of the Atlas and Titan I ICBMs. The 100th ARW stayed at Beale until March 15, 1983, when the Air Force deactivated the wing and consolidated its refueling mission and assets into the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing. The 12th Reconnaissance Squadronand all of its components physically remain at Beale AFB. Today, the site has all three launch silos capped, but some development has taken place on the launch area with a retention pond, some trees, and some single-story buildings being erected. Back then, the installation was nearly four times as large and was home to 60,000 service members. In the early 1970s SAC began to consolidate its B-52 assets as the age of the manned bomber was reduced with the advent of Intercontinental Strategic Ballistic Missiles. Wednesday 7:30a - 1:30p It is located outside Linda, about 10 miles (16km) east of the towns of Marysville and Yuba City, and about 40 miles (64km) north of Sacramento. Beale Air Force Base is in Yuba County, bordered by northern Butte County and Sutter County to the west/southwest. PHONE NUMBER COM: (530) 634-4717. Although the Department of Defense may or may not use these sites as additional distribution channels for Department of Defense information, it does not exercise editorial control over all of the information that you may find at these locations. There is a section on this website for relocating residents where you can obtain information about wait lists, apply for a home and more! DefenseSwitched Network (DSN) Dialing Instructions. After the investigation, the Air Force concluded that the two separate explosions occurred because of a blocked vent and blocked valve. There you will receive an appointment for one-stop inprocessing. Beale AFB is served by the Child Development Center, which has child care services available for a maximum of approximately 300 children. The U-2 was making a pass over to indicate the flight path for a practice formation demonstration with two T-38 talonss for the Beale Air & Space Expo scheduled April 28. There is also child care available in private homes on Beale AFB through the Family Child Care (FCC) program. Every installation has a special DSN number and the numbers vary by world-wide location. Waiting lists for child care at Beale AFB are common, active duty military and DoD civilian employees at Beale may be given priority and single parents and dual military may receive even higher priority. The Dragon Lady tracked Iraqi troop and armor buildups, assessed bomb damage, and monitored a massive oil spill in the Persian Gulf. In May 1959, Colonel Paul K. Carlton assumed command of the recently activated 4126th Strategic Wing. The 713th Combat Operations Squadron was previously assigned to the 940th Wing and operationally gained by Pacific Air Forces. Camp Beale became a United States Air Force installation on 1 April 1951 and was renamed Beale Air Force Base. On 17 September, Col. Paul Calton, Commander of Beale's 4126th Strategic Wing, announced that the base would be the fifth HGM-25A Titan I missile installation. MilitaryBase.net is a property of Three Creeks Media. In November 2019, command of the wing moved from the Twenty-Fifth Air Force to the newly re-activated Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber).[18]. In 2016, a decision was made to restore the AFRC KC-135 mission at Beale AFB and the 940 WG was again redesignated as the 940th Air Refueling Wing (940 ARW), taking custody of its first KC-135R aircraft in July 2016. On 1 October 1971, the 1883d Communications Squadron, reassigned from Kincheloe Air Force Base in Michigan, arrived at Beale AFB, remaining under the command of the Strategic Communications Area. The wing's bombardment and air refueling squadrons frequently deployed aircraft and crews to meet USAF requirements, often having nearly all of the resources of the wing scattered around the world at various operating locations. The Information, Tickets, & Travel office offer loads of fantastic tours each month. This further increases housing demand and leads to homeowners increasing rental prices. With the arrival of the SR-71, the strategic bombardment mission at Beale was phased down, being replaced by the Strategic Reconnaissance mission. Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. It is approximately 50 miles north of Sacramento and 140 miles east of the San Francisco Bay Area. There were 0 (0%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 4 (3.78%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. At Beale AFB we strive to create an inclusive environment that cultivates the development and training of Airmen. New arrivals should expect to receive dental in-processing, Health Promotions, TRICARE and Patient Administration in-processing, Newcomer Orientation and First Term Airmen inprocessing where applicable. Located approximately 50 milesnorth ofSacramento, the California state capitol; Beale is140 miles east of the culturally rich San Francisco Bay Area. Commutes to and from theinstallation are longer and costlier (with the increases in gas price). In May 1959, Colonel (later General) Paul K. Carlton assumed command of the recently activated 4126th Strategic Wing. There were 843 housing units at an average density of 83.8 per square mile (32.4/km2), of which 2 (0.5%) were owner-occupied, and 380 (99.5%) were occupied by renters. Schedule appointments to renew, replace, or get new ID cards, Common Access Cards (CAC) and related services via the Beale AFB RAPIDS appointment scheduler. The Dragon Lady could spend more time "on-station" and furnish a "long look" at the desired target. The population was spread out, with 577 people (43.7%) under the age of 18, 151 people (11.4%) aged 18 to 24, 538 people (40.8%) aged 25 to 44, 51 people (3.9%) aged 45 to 64, and 2 people (0.2%) who were 65 years of age or older. The mission of Beale Air Force Base is to deliver superior reconnaissance capability and combat power in support of national objectives. In 2008, Beale received the Block 20 model. Take I-5 north toward Sacramento/Yuba City, Take the CA-70/CA-99 exit toward Marysville/Yuba City, Continue on CA-70 north (right fork) at the CA-70 north/CA-99 north split. The remaining seven KC-135 aircraft incrementally followed, with the wing achieving full operating strength at Beale by October 2016.[21]. Under the subsequent BRAC 2005, the 940 ARW's KC-135R aircraft were realigned and the last aircraft departed Beale by the end of 2008. Rescuers used SR-71 photos to plan the raid on Son Tay prison to free American prisoners-of-war. Site B, located in a rural area, is remarkably well preserved with all three launch silos still capped. Beale Air Force Base (AFB) ( IATA: BAB, ICAO: KBAB, FAA LID: BAB) is a United States Air Force base located approximately 8 miles (13 km) east of Marysville, California. It is also a place for Airmen to share . At the Beale Air Force Base Child Development Center, we offer children wonderful opportunities to learn good eating habits while providing them with well balanced, nutritional meals in accordance with the . The Beale AFB time zone is Pacific Daylight Time which is 8 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). German prisoners of war (POWs) were held captive on the base during World War II; a block of barred prison cells still stands at the base, and the drawings of the POWs remain vivid on the walls of the prison cells. Beale Air Force Base spans 23,000 acres (93km2) of rolling hills in northern California. Site "A" is being encroached by newly built single-family homes as the suburbs of Lincoln; the underground structures (approximately 30 acres) of the facility is currently owned by Placer County who uses the site to store and maintain road maintenance equipment. Tanker aircraft returned to Beale in 1998 when the 940th Air Refueling Wing (940 ARW), an Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) unit operationally gained by AMC, transferred to Beale with its KC-135R aircraft following the closure of its former home stations of Mather AFB, California in 1993 due to a 1988 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) decision and its subsequent home station of McClellan AFB, California in 1998 due to a 1993 BRAC decision. The Air Force recognizes that the management of Unaccompanied Housing (UH) facilities is critical to an Airman's development process. This adds another weapon to the 9th Reconnaissance Wing's vital role in our nation's defense. The 9th Reconnaissance Wing is equipped with the nation's only fleet of U-2 Dragon Ladies. Vehicle Operations provides a free, base Taxi service Monday-Friday (excluding holidays and ACC/ 9RWFamily Days). Therefore, as the last reiteration, it is essential, members do not out-process without having the appropriate passports/visas for themselves (if applicable) and/or dependents. Location Beale AFB is located in Yuba County, approximately 8 miles east of Marysville, California. There are plenty of other places in the area including Nevada County, which has its share of gold rush history, and Grass Valley which is known for its old town style. A few years later in 1951, the Beale Bombing and Gunnery Range became active to train aviation engineers. Please check with Security Forces at 530-634-2131 for more current and up-to-date information. Per the 2020 census, the population was 1,303.[24]. However, there are less than 500 units on-base, and waiting lists may apply. An unmanned, remotely piloted high-altitude reconnaissance platform, the Global Hawk can linger over a target for 24 hours. 8 people (0.6% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 1,311 people (99.4%) lived in rental housing units. Editorial Disclosure: Editorial content on MilitaryBase.net may include opinions. An unmanned, remotely piloted high-altitude reconnaissance platform, the Global Hawk can linger over a target for 24 hours. Tel: (530) 634-2941. On July 1, 1979, the 7th Missile Warning Squadron brought the Phased Array Warning System (PAVE PAWS) Radar site to Beale. More details in the May "Recce" magazine. First thing the next business day, your sponsor should accompany you to your unit to be scheduled to visit the Welcome Center. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. In July 1994, the 350th Air Refueling Squadron transferred from Beale to McConnell AFB, Kansas, taking the last of the KC-135Q tankers with it. The first U-2 arrived from Davis-Monthan on 12 July 1976, and until 26 January 1990, when budget restrictions forced the retirement of the SR-71, Beale was the home of two of the world's most unusual aircraft. The 9th Reconnaissance Wing (9 RW) is the host organization for the installation and is aligned under 16th Air Force and Air Combat Command. At Beale, the 17th continued global strategic bombardment alert to 30 June 1976 when it was inactivated as part of the phaseout of the B-52 at Beale. There were 382 households, out of which 289 (75.7%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 330 (87.4%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 26 (6.8%) had a female householder with no husband present, 10 (2.6%) had a male householder with no wife present. H. R. 2554. On 24 May during a contractor checkout, a terrific blast rocked launcher 1 at the complex, destroying a Titan I and causing heavy damage to the silo. The 14th Air Division (14 AD) moved to Beale from Travis Air Force Base one week later. All patrons are advised, We are not the Main DEERS Office. Sgt. 5,110 were here. In 1952 Beale AFB was placed in inactive status for conversion to an operational airbase. The Census reported that 1,319 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized. 12 households (3.1%) were made up of individuals, and 0 (0%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. Beale AFB is located near Marysville, CAin Yuba County, but is surrounded by Sutter, Placer, Sacramento and Nevada counties. Contest runs March 1 thru April 30. Beale AFB, though situated in a somewhat rural area of northern California, is within a two - two and a half hour drive of everything California is known for. Beale Air Force Base Marysville, California, USA GOING TO MARYSVILLE? Any family member or civilian receiving a traffic violation on Beale AFB will be ticketed and fined through the Magistrate Court in Sacramento. Closed Weekends and holidays, Take Interstate-80 west toward Sacramento, Take the CA-65 exit toward Lincoln/Marysville, Turn right onto Main Street in Wheatland for four blocks, Main Street veers into Spenceville Road which becomes Camp Beale Highway, Drive approximately 8.8 miles on Camp Beale Highway to the Vassar Lake Gate. Ramon A. Adelan) In 1990, defense budget issues resulted in the retirement of the SR-71, but watching from the air would still be an important part of the Beale AFB mission. (The wavy line in the middle of the wing's emblem represents the Rio Grande River and the 1st Aero Squadron's operations in 1916). There are no emergency room services or obstetrics care offered on base. Edward Beale graduated from the Naval Academy, served in the California militia, and led the experiment to replace Army mules with camels. The "Dragon Lady" had gained national and international recognition with flights over the Soviet Union, China, Cuba, and Southeast Asia. With the activation of the 9th SRW at Beale, the wing absorbed the assets of the provisional 4200th SW. April 10, 2023. You can also call the Beale AFB Joint Personal Property & Shipping Office at (800) 771-1819 for further assistance. Dependent and Retiree ID Card Renewal, Replacement, And New Issue. This type of mission would be augmented by the arrival of the first U-2 spy plane in 1976. In order to place a call using DSN, the caller must be using a military phone on an installation. ), Turn left at first red light (North Beale Rd). Google Balfour Beatty Communities to review information concerning the privatized housing located on Beale AFB. In the California State Legislature, Beale AFB is in the 4th Senate District, represented by Democrat Marie Alvarado-Gil, and the 3rd Assembly District, represented by Republican James Gallagher. Phone: (530) 634-3187 (530) 634-4200 Hours of Operation: Mon - Fri (7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.) Click here for SFS Gate Hours Of Operation (530) 634-0542 All DEERS eligible customers must show 2 valid forms of identification (ID), one of which must be an unexpired picture ID such as a driver's license, military ID or passport. [citation needed] The surprisingly detailed images were said to have been drawn with the heels of the prisoners' boots which probably helped protect them. Following the disestablishment of Strategic Air Command, 2 AF inactivated on 1 July 1993 and reactivated at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi as part of the Air Education and Training Command (AETC) the same day. Renting a car at the Airport is possible, but is not a reimbursable expense. Those who arrive and find there is no room at the Gold Country Inn should expect a half-hour commute from available off-base hotels or other temporary lodging options; be sure to get a certificate of non-availability from the Gold Country Inn before you find off-base lodging. Entering California via Interstate 80 in Reno, Nevada, Shortest (Grass Valley Gate is temporarily closed). Remain on North Beale Rd, to Hammonton-Smartville Road (approximately 9 miles) onto Hammonton-Smartville Rd to the Doolittle Gate. The POW area is still in existence to this day, and even features graffitti left behind by Axis prisoners on the walls of the holding cells. [20] In this capacity, the wing was responsible for stand up and total force integration as an Air Force Reserve Command's multi-mission wing, including command & control, intelligence and RQ-4 Global Hawk reconnaissance forces in support of Air Combat Command, Pacific Air Forces and the Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency. The base's natural resources are quite rich. [15], The 100 ARW remained at Beale until 15 March 1983 when its assets were absorbed by the senior 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, which became a composite wing under the one-base, one-wing concept.[16]. The 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing was moved from Mountain Home AFB, Idaho and reassigned to Beale on 25 June 1966. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Hosted by Beale Air Force Base Public Affairs, It contains news and information from the US Air Force. Full-Time. Seven additional KC-135R aircraft followed and the wing again achieved a fully operational capability with the KC-135R in October 2016. Beale's population is dispersed throughout all five counties. Beale AFB is is a United States Air Force base and home to the 9th Reconnaissance Wing. The 940th Air Refueling Wing (940 ARW) is a tenant Air Force Reserve Command wing at Beale AFB flying the Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker, operationally gained by Air Mobility Command (AMC). Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 7:30a - 4:30p A$2million alert facility large enough to accommodate seven B-52 and KC-135 aircraft was constructed and the first of four B-52s assigned there arrived on 28 December 1973. It is located outside Linda, about 10 miles (16 km) east of the towns of Marysville and Yuba City, and about 40 miles (64 km) north of Sacramento . [citation needed] German prisoners of war were held on the base during World War II. The wing performed strategic reconnaissance in Southeast Asia beginning in 1968, frequently deploying the SR-71 to Kadena Air Base, Okinawa where it operated over areas of the Pacific and Asia. To do this, the wing operates permanent detachments and temporary operating locations at critical sites around the world. The first U-2 arrived from Davis-Monthan on July 12, 1976. The base's natural resources are as rich as its significant culture and history. Email Updates Sign up to receive TRICARE updates and news releases via email. To drive to Beale: Follow the Airport Exit to Interstate 5 (South); Take I-5 south toward Sacramento - go 2.4 mi; Take the CA-70/CA-99 exit toward Marysville/Yuba City; Continue on CA-70 north at the CA-70 North/CA-99 north split; Continue on CA-70 to North Beale Rd. To preserve these and other historic areas, the base proudly maintains 38 Native American sites, 45 homestead sites, and 41 World War II sites. In 1940, the "Camp Beale" area consisted of grassland and rolling hills and the 19th century mining town of Spenceville. Shortly after the United States Air Force became a separate branch of military service, Camp Beale became Beale Air Force Base, home of bomber and navigator training, circa 1948. "Finding your new homein Recce Town USA". Industry. Ensure member and/or dependents have the required passports and/or visa prior to final out-processing. After the Vietnam War, the SR-71 established a level-flight-at-altitude record at 85,131 feet and a straight-course speed record of 2,194 mph. Beale Air Force Base. In 19641965, another 9,000 acres (36km2) were sold at auction. With its role taken over by the growing MQ-9 Reaper fleet, the Air Force decided to remove the Liberty aircraft from service, turning them over to the U.S. Army and U.S. Special Operations Command, which was completed by October 2015. 95903 USA. The neighborhoods are pet-friendly, include great amenities and offer monthly events for residents. The Doolittle Gate is open 24 hours per day, seven days per week. The 9 RW is comprised ofa traditional group structure with an A-Staff directorate and multiple detachments at a variety of overseas locations worldwide. Both the 1st and the 99th Aero Squadrons flew in World War I. Continue on CA-70 to the Feather-River/North Beale Rd. The population of the five counties is in excess of 2 million. Cabs from the Airport to Beale costs around $150and up, depending on the size vehicle required. An official website of the United States government, ACE exercise advances 9th Reconnaissance Wing and 55th Wing operations, The 9th Reconnaissance Wing executes Agile Combat Employment at Offutt AFB, Boom operator returns to the controls 50 years after retirement, 9th Reconnaissance Wing leadership undertakes culture shift with new mission, priorities and vision, Beale AFB airmen participate in 143rd Bok Kai parade. Camp Beale also housed a German POW camp, and served as the main camp for a series of satellite POW camps around northern California. Today, Beale's mission is to deploy warrior airmen, deliver timely, relevant and persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance and to leverage technology to increase capability for our. Mock missile attacks, site emergencies and simulated equipment failures also keep the Canadian and American crew busy. An additional 11,213 acres (45.38km2) was transferred to the State of California between 1962 and 1964, and now comprise the Spenceville Wildlife and Recreation Area. T.F. The 940 ARW was again an Air Mobility Command (AMC)-gained unit of the Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) under Tenth Air Force (10 AF), with the first KC-135R aircraft arriving at Beale AFB on 10 July 2016. The group earned a Distinguished Unit Emblem (DUE) for its actions. And while that is a fairly simple statement, the actual mission is more complex since it is carried out through a total force partnership between active duty military, Reservists, and National Guard units.
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