The mission of Beale Air Force Base is to deliver superior reconnaissance capability and combat power in support of national objectives. The mission is accomplished through a total force partnership comprised of Active Duty, Reserve, California Air National Guard, and Space Force Guardians assigned either to the 9th Reconnaissance Wing, the 548th Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISRG) Group, the 7th Space Warning Squadron (21st Space Wing), the 12th Reconnaissance Squadron (319th Reconnaissance Wing), Reserve Command's 940th Air Refueling Wing, or California Air National Guard's 195th Wing.

The 9th Reconnaissance Wing (9 RW) is the host organization for the installation and is aligned under 16th Air Force and Air Combat Command. The 9th Reconnaissance Wing is equipped with the nation's only fleet of U-2 Dragon Ladies. The installation also maintains a high state of readiness in its combat support and combat service support forces for potential deployment in response to theater contingencies. The 9 RW is comprised of a traditional group structure with an A-Staff directorate and multiple detachments at a variety of overseas locations worldwide.

Housing Privatization

Balfour Beatty Communities holds the contract for Beale's privatized housing. There are five neighborhoods to choose from based on your rank and family size. The neighborhoods are pet-friendly, include great amenities and offer monthly events for residents. Playgrounds and tot lots are found throughout the neighborhoods. A neighborhood Community Center is located in the middle of base housing. Google Balfour Beatty Communities to review information concerning the privatized housing located on Beale AFB. There is a section on this website for relocating residents where you can obtain information about wait lists, apply for a home and more!

Base Driving Law

It is illegal to use a cell phone on base while driving unless you are using a hands-free device. Any family member or civilian receiving a traffic violation on Beale AFB will be ticketed and fined through the Magistrate Court in Sacramento. Traffic fines in the state of California are costly. 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. Points will be assessed against drivers' license whether the driver is ticketed through the military or civilian system.

Access to the Installation

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. One must be a state issued ID card or driver license; the other must be either a Social Security Card, Birth Certificate or a Passport. Please check with Security Forces at 530-634-2131 for more current and up-to-date information.

Passports and Visas

Ensure member and/or dependents have the required passports and/or visa prior to final out-processing. Member and/or dependents are not allowed to final out-process without the required passports/visas in hand for themselves (if applicable) and/or family members.

These actions are necessary to prevent unforeseen hardships to the military members and their families. 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.

Defense Switched Network (DSN) Dialing Instructions

DSN is the provider of long-distance communications service for the Department of Defense (DoD). Every installation has a special DSN number and the numbers vary by world-wide location. In order to place a call using DSN, the caller must be using a military phone on an installation. When dialing a DSN number within CONUS, it is unnecessary to dial the DSN area code. When dialing a DSN number to/from overseas locations, the DSN area code must be included. The Beale commercial information line is 530-634-1110. Please note that long distance charges may apply.