Beale Air Force Base

Beale AFB California is rich in culture and history and is considered across America as the most popular show place in the United States Air Force, housing the most technologically advanced equipment and aircrafts in the world. The base currently houses within its area historical sites such as 41 World War II sites, 45 homestead sites, and 38 Native American sites which are being maintained and preserved by the Beale air force authorities in order to maintain the rich cultural background of the site. It is located approximately 13 kilometers (8 miles) east of Marysville, California.

The host unit of Beale Air Force Base is assigned to the Air Combat Command Eighth Air Force (a major command or MAJCOMM in the United States Air Force) which is the 9th Reconnaissance Wing (9 RW) and is currently equipped with the nation’s fleet of U-2’s and RQ-4’s. The 9 RW’s mission is to provide highly ready combat support forces that may be needed in response to contingencies.

History

Camp Beale was established by the American Navy Lieutenant and Brigadier General in the California Militia Edward Fitzgerald Beale in California during 1942. Camp Beale was a complete training environment that housed a spectacular collection of tank maneuvers, mortars, rifle-ranges, and various chemical warfare classes which made it perfect as training facilities for the 81st and 96th infantry division at the time as well as provisions for 1,000 bed hospice and a war prisoner’s camp. This was all made possible by purchasing 87,000 acres and transforming it into the training post of the 13th Armed Division of the United States Air Force during 1948.

During the early 1950’s, Camp Beale became Beale Bombing and Gunnery Range and was placed from inactive status to an operational Air Force Base. It served as an Air Defense Command (ADC) in 1959, established as an operational United States Air Force base in the same year by the Strategic Air Command and has been host to a number of strategic, bombardment, and refueling wings such as the 4126th Strategic Wing during 1959; 851st Strategic Missile Squadron in 1961; the 456th Bombardment Wing in 1962; the 17th Bombardment wing during 1975; the 100th Air Refueling Ring on 1976 and finally the 7th Missile Squadron on 1979. Those took place before becoming host to the 9th Reconnaissance Wing in the early 1970’s and renaming it into its current name of Beale Air Force Base on December 1951.

Future Foundation

The Beale AFB California is the most technologically advanced United States military air force which is currently training military personnel for the United States defense and advanced tactical purposes. It’s 23,000 acres (or 93 square kilometers) of rolling terrain is complete with air force lodging, high tech equipment, recreational facilities as well as the most advanced training facilities. Beale air force base is considered by many as the main show places of the United States air force that can easily boast a lot of the high tech aircrafts and technology not seen anywhere in any United States military installation in the world.

The 9th Reconnaissance wing composed of various units such as the maintenance group for flight assistance and aircraft maintenance; the operations group which oversees the daily military activities of the base; the mission support group which are the heart and soul of the division providing them with a plethora of support for combat, buildings and infrastructure, communications, personnel deployment, logistics and administration, and basic equipment maintenance; and finally, the medical support group who handles various medical missions and keeps the squadron in top shape for combat and training. Various intelligence groups are also installed in the military facility which includes surveillance and maintenance groups that oversee any kind of overseas deployment and concerns.

Because of the various technological aircrafts and equipment present in the military installation, the Beale AFB California is also the training ground for a lot of specialized fields in the air force such those who specialize in air superiority, intelligence, informed attack, global attack, and rapid response to foreign threats. The training afforded by the base greatly influences the results and strength of the United States military armed forces.

Housing facilities

Beale AFB California is located at the heart of Northern Carolina with almost 3,500 active military members. The population doubles to around 8,000+ if the family members of the military personnel are counted, including retirees, reservists, and various crew members acting in different functions.

The land and surrounding area is teeming with an abundance of natural resources as well as livestock and various species of flora and fauna. The surrounding area also has a lot of great lakes and streams that can contribute to the relaxing atmosphere which servicemen usually need. Opportunities for various outdoor activities such as backpacking, mountain hiking, and scuba diving are also available for active personnel and their families if they want to escape the dreary life cooped up indoors and enjoy a relaxing adventure that can definitely help relieve anyone’s stress.

Off-site lodging for temporary visitors

Because of the nature of the base itself, temporary air force base lodging is exclusively handled by the Gold Country Inn and can be reached for general inquiries and reservations.

For backpackers and those who love living on the road, Beale air force base also has very unique facilities that cater the RV driving family. California is almost always sunny year-round, and the RV (Recreational Vehicle) has always been popular in the area because the majority of the families prefer road trips and long drives over fast airplane flights. You may register your RV, your family members, and also your pets at the FamCamp (Family Camp). The FamCamp is not available for just anyone, because services and facilities are reserved for personnel on active duty, military reserves, retired personnel, and sponsored guests. The facility boasts a number of sites perfect for docking and parking your RV while making sure that recreational activities are offered while on-site.

Support Amenities

At Beale air force schooling and child care may seem limited at first, but at closer inspection the base has a lot of schooling facilities that are more than enough to cover pre-school up to 5th grade students as well as the 9th Medical Group facility providing medical care to the base.