Beale AFB tanker plane lands with damage, linked to deadly KC-135 crash in Iraq

Images posted online appeared to show a damaged KC-135 with markings tied to Beale’s 940th Air Refueling Wing.

Since 1957, more than 50 KC-135s have been involved in deadly accidents

The U.S. Air Force’s first jet-powered refueling tanker, the KC-135, entered service in 1957 and had been involved in more than 50 fatal crashes before Thursday’s incident in Iraq.
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Nonprofit, Grocery Outlet step up to help Beale Air Force Base members amid government shutdown

A nonprofit dedicated to supporting Beale Air Force Base is stepping up to help during the federal government shutdown. "There's been a lot of uncertainty for these families out at Beale," said Sami Nall, chair of Beale Military Liaison Council. Beale ...
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Bipartisan effort yields $22 Million for Beale Air Force Base Modernization Project

WASHINGTON D.C. – $22 million for Beale Air Force Base has been included in the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill, secured in coordination with Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) and Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) to ensure ...
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Diaper drive underway for military and civilian Beale families

The Beale Military Liaison Council, Inc., in a continued effort to support military and civilian families during the shutdown, have partnered with Geweke Ford Kia through launching the Beale Community Diaper Drive. “Many in our community have asked how ...