WELCOME
One of the treasures of the California gold country, Beale is home of the 9th Reconnaissance Wing and is considered by many to be one of the show places of the United States Air Force. It's a base steeped in history, yet at the same time it soars in the forefront of the Air Force's future in high technology. As a new member of the Beale community we welcome you and at the same time thank you. We thank you for bringing your skill and knowledge and for helping to make Beale just a bit more valuable.

YOUR SPONSOR
Your sponsor is a personal representative of your gaining squadron commander who is assigned and trained to assist you and your family in all aspects of your relocation to Beale AFB. He or she will be knowledgeable about Beale and the surrounding communities and available to aid you from assignment notification until you are settled in your home and work center here.

Do not hesitate to ask questions of your sponsor, as they have the resources of the squadron and the relocation assistance professionals at Airman and Family Readiness to help them address your concerns and needs. Your sponsor should also provide you a "Welcome to Beale" CD which has a wealth of information about the mission, housing, employment and more. The CD also has links to relocation related Web sites, instructions for receiving your personal property and pictures to help you visualize your new home.

Remember, Beale is relatively isolated and unless you are arriving by car, you should coordinate transportation arrangements from the airport to the installation with your sponsor. If you need help in obtaining a sponsor, please contact your Airman and Family Readiness Center at (530) 634-2863 or DSN 368-2863.

LOCAL TRAVEL TO BEALE
If you arrive at the Sacramento Airport, you can arrange for taxi service to Beale. A taxi from the Sacramento Airport will cost you approximately $80, and commercial bus service to Marysville will average about $15. When possible, notify your sponsor of the date and time you are scheduled to arrive in case he or she may be able to provide you with transportation to the base.

FINDING US IS HALF THE FUN
Beale is located in northern California about 10 miles east of the towns of Marysville and Yuba City and about 45 miles north of Sacramento, which is the state capital.

When traveling from the east or west on Interstate 80, Highway 65 provides the easiest access to the base. Those driving from the south on Interstate 5 should take the Highway 70/99 turnoff just north of Sacramento and follow the signs for Marysville. Beale's access appears just before the city limits of Marysville. When driving from the north on Interstate 5, take Highway 20 at Williams, and it will take you to Yuba City and Marysville. Once in Marysville, take Highway 70 until you see the Beale access sign.

Beale is a large base in terms of land and has five gates providing access on all sides of the base. Although many of the "back gates" save time, they may prove confusing to the newcomer. The Schneider (main) and Vassar Lake (near housing) Gates are open 24-hours-a-day. The Wheatland and Grass Valley Gates are open daily, 5 a.m. to 1 a.m. The Doolittle Gate is open daily, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call the 9th Security Forces Squadron at (530) 634-2131.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY EN ROUTE
If an emergency should arise while en route to Beale, contact the base operator at (530) 634-3000 or DSN 368-1110 and ask to be connected with your unit orderly room. If for some reason you are unable to contact your unit, request to be connected with manning control at the military personnel Flight during duty hours at (530) 634-3116 or DSN 368-2824.

In the event of illness, death or natural disaster, contact the nearest American Red Cross chapter.

24-HOUR ARRIVAL POINT
The lodging office, or "Gold Country Inn," is the base's 24-hour arrival point and should be your first stop. It's located at 5786 A St. The main office is snuggled between the dormitories. Directional signs are posted on base to ease your arrival. Once there, lodging personnel will assist you in contacting your sponsor. Upon notification, your sponsor should meet you at the arrival point. To contact Gold Country Inn, call the front desk at (530) 634-2953.

TRAVEL PAY
Military pay and travel in-processing is normally held Monday and Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. in the Military Personnel Flight 9th Comptroller Squadron conference room located at 17855 Warren Shingle Blvd. In-processing is scheduled through the base military personnel flight.

BASE IN-PROCESSING
Upon arrival, all military personnel must first report to their squadron's Commander Support Staff. The CSS will schedule people for in-processing with the Military Personnel Flight's Employment Element, which is conducted on Monday and Wednesday, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. The Employment Element is located in the Consolidated Support Center building at 17855 Warren Shingle Blvd.

Items required for in-processing are:
• PCS orders and amendments for member and dependents
• Personnel records if hand-carried
• Mailing address and phone number

The following information will assist those individuals on in-processing procedures for Beale Air Force Base:
• Members in-process through their unit orderly rooms before coming to the Military Personnel Flight's Employment Element.
• Members in-process with the Military Personnel Flight's Employment Element and are scheduled for the following mandatory appointments:
1. Wing Right Start briefing is held on the second and fourth Tuesday morning each month at the Recce Point Club. You will be scheduled for this briefing during your MPE in-processing.
2. Medical "Right Start" briefing held on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at the clinic at 8 a.m.
3. Military Equal Opportunity briefing held every first and third Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Family Support Center (as required).
4. Substance abuse briefing held every first and third Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Family Support Center (as required)
5. Money Matters briefing held every fourth Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Family Support Center (as required) Each unit orderly room handles its unit's in-processing.

All in-processing appointments are mandatory military appointments and the uniform of the day must be worn.

GOLD COUNTRY INN— LODGING FACILITY

1.Temporary lodging is available to all categories of personnel. The Gold Country Inn offers Visiting Airman and Officer Quarters. PCS and TDY personnel are provided with reservation and confirmation numbers when the request is received.
2. If on-base quarters are not available, lodging personnel can assist you in acquiring a room at a local hotel. For PCS and TDY personnel, lodging will make reservations at a local hotel with prearranged prices.
3.The Gold Country Inn offers eight pet friendly temporary lodging facilities. If a pet-friendly room is not available the lodging staff can provide you with a list of local kennels.
4. Beale has 28 temporary lodging facilities for personnel traveling with family members. These units are located in the family housing area and are completely furnished with washers, dryers and kitchen amenities.
5. Space-available rooms may be booked up to 30 days in advance depending upon current occupancy rates. Initial reservations cannot exceed more than three days.
6.All personnel can make reservations by calling (530) 634-2953/3662 or DSN 368-2953/3662.

Daily charges are based on Air Force Lodging guidelines. To ensure your needs are met, please make your reservation as early as possible.

UNACCOMPANIED PERSONNEL HOUSING (DORMITORIES)
Personnel arriving after duty hours should report to Lodging for assignment to a Dormitory Hospitality room. Contact the dormitory manager/superintendent your first duty day for room assignment. Residency is limited to E-1 to E-4 under 3 year TIS. The base has six facilities all constructed after 1987.

MILITARY FAMILY HOUSING
Beale's military family housing is nestled among the foothills of the Sierra Nevada approximately 8 miles from the flight line and the noise associated with Vying operations. The 1,202 units in housing are California ranch style, split-level and Duplex with 293 pending demolition. Each unit is equipped with a range, refrigerator, dishwasher and modern central heating and air conditioning. The entire family housing inventory is scheduled for Privatization in the future time frame to be determined. Go to https://www.mil.beale.af.mil and click on "Hot Topics" for Privatization information. To be placed on the waiting list for base housing, complete a DD Form 1746, Application for Military Housing. Forward the application, along with a copy of your orders, through your present housing office to the Beale housing office.

Your name will be placed on the waiting list on the date you depart your current base of assignment as stated on your application. When you are placed on the housing list, you will receive notification by mail with an explanation of the estimated waiting time. This estimate is made based on your arrival month and the category of housing you are eligible for.

HOUSING ASSISTANCE
The housing assistance office can really take the legwork out of looking for an apartment or house and it's a mandatory stop before you commit yourself to private housing off base. Beale AFB uses http://www.ahrn.com for referral services; this is a data base that is accessible worldwide.

HOUSE-HUNTING PERMISSIVE TDY
Permissive TDY is authorized for those members who plan on occupying non-government quarters in the vicinity of Beale. A maximum of 10 calendar days (including travel time) can be approved for members (including married military couples) who have received formal assignment notification. For more information regarding house hunting trips, stop in at your unit orderly room and review AFI 36-3003.

PERMANENT OFF-BASE HOUSING
In order to receive maximum assistance, you must report to the housing management office before committing yourself to private housing off base. This is a legal requirement that helps ensure all of our people receive equal and fair opportunity for housing.

Rent for one and two-bedroom apartments and duplexes in the Marysville-Yuba City area ranges from $700 to $1,100 per month, unfurnished. House rents start at $1,000. Required deposits vary. Most off-base housing is 10 to 25 miles from the main gate. Rent usually does not include gas and electricity.

Monthly utility bills may start at $80 and can exceed $200 a month. The utility company, Pacific Gas and Electric, may charge a deposit of $160 although there are different programs to arrange the initial deposit payment. There is also a fee for phone service and a deposit may also be required depending on your past history with other telephone companies. Homes for sale are plentiful. Prices also vary depending on area. For more information, call the housing office at (530) 634-2793/4 or DSN 368-2793/4.

DINING HALL POLICIES FOR NEW ARRIVALS
New arrivals can bring their dependents to the base dining halls for a period of one week after their arrival in an effort to ease the financial burden of a PCS move. There is a surcharge for each dependent, except E-4 and below, in addition to the normal price of the meal. The active-duty member must accompany all dependents. You must have a copy of your PCS orders available to show the dining hall staff.

DINING HALLS
The food service branch supports a variety of missions. It presently operates two main dining facilities. Located at 17853 C St., the Contrails is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year in order to robustly support the 9th Reconnaissance Wing's high operations tempo. Meal times are 5:30 to 8 a.m. for breakfast, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for lunch, and 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. for supper Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. for brunch and 4 to 6 p.m. for supper on weekends, holidays and down days. Our Flight Kitchen is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for uninterrupted food service. Authorized customers include (but are not limited to) all enlisted personnel, on-duty officers between the hours of 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. local, and individuals authorized in writing by the installation commander. No credit cards or checks accepted. Please call 4-2537/39 for any questions or concerns. Other food service facilities include a flight kitchen and a 9th Physiological Support Squadron kitchen.

HOUSEHOLD GOODS
You may check the status of your inbound property shipments by calling the Joint Personal Property Shipping Office-Colorado Springs at (800) 771-1819. The Beale Personal Property Office cannot arrange for inbound shipments; only JPPSO-COS can make arrangements. If you encounter problems visit the Beale TMO at 17852 16th St., the Consolidated Support Center, or contact them at (530) 634-2932/2936.

If you are returning from overseas and have property in non-temporary storage which was not released through the TMO at your former duty station contact the Beale Personal Property office. You will be given an appointment for the TMO staff to prepare an application to have your property released for delivery to Beale.

ADVANCE POSTAL ADDRESSES
To have your mail forwarded to Beale, initiate a change of address through your current post office. Mail can be forwarded to: General Delivery, Beale AFB, CA 95903. General delivery mail may be picked up at the U.S. Post Office on base. Upon arrival, you will need to complete another change of address through the post office for your new permanent address.

POST OFFICE
The U.S. Post Office is located at 17852 16th St. and is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Full window services are available during business hours. Stamp machines are available 24-hours-a-day. In addition to the normal postal services for all personnel, the base post office also manages issuance of keys for mail boxes for dormitory residents. Upon assignment to a dorm room you will sign for your mailbox key from the base post office. For more information, call (530) 788-2401.

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
The base training and education services element sponsors an extensive array of on-base programs. The University of Phoenix offers on base bachelors' programs in business management, business administration/information systems and human services. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University offers bachelors' in professional aeronautics and technical management.

Yuba Community College offers a wide variety of on-base lower level (freshman/ sophomore) classes that fulfill associate degree programs to include Community College of the Air Force requirements. Yuba's main campus is 12 miles from base, so the opportunity for pursuing vocational and academic goals is extensive.

On-base graduate programs are offered in business administration and organizational management through the University of Phoenix and aeronautical science through Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. The base training and education services element is responsible for providing information about all Air Force post secondary educational programs and benefits such as commissioning, tuition assistance and testing. A guidance counselor is available to assist anyone interested in exploring available educational benefits. For more information, drop by the education office at 17849 16th St. (co-located with the Base Library) or call (530) 634-2525.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
There are over 30 elementary, junior high and high schools in the local area. For more information contact the office of education in the appropriate community.

ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS
One elementary school, Lone Tree, is located on base (on Camp Beale Highway between GavinMandery andGarryana Drives). Lone Tree school accommodates kindergarten through sixth-grade students. There is no bus service for base residents in the housing areas attending these schools. For additional information, contact Lone Tree School at (530) 788-0248. Seventh and eighth graders attend Bear River School in Wheatland and complete their public education at Wheatland Union High School.

For more information concerning these schools, contact Bear River School at (530) 633-3135 or Wheatland Union High School (530) 633-3100.

OFF-BASE SCHOOLS AND CHILD CARE FACILITIES
Information about the locations and services available in local childcare centers and preschools can be obtained from the Children's Home Society of California, 990 Klamath Lane, Suite 18, Yuba City, CA, 95993. A number of centers offer both full-day and part-time childcare. In addition, the center offers a resource and referral library, which lends items such as toys and books. CHS also has information about family day-care homes, parent education and child care workshops. Enrollment is limited to income-eligible children in a few of the centers, and a program is available to help pay for childcare. For more information, call (530) 673-7503.

SPECIAL SCHOOLS AND
PROGRAMS FOR THE HANDICAPPED
There are some local schools and facilities providing a wide variety of educational and training programs for the handicapped. For speciUc information concerning facilities and programs available contact the county office of education. Call (530) 741-5110 in Sutter County or (530) 741-6231 in Yuba County. There are a number of special schools and colleges that offer a wide variety of classes in music, hobbies, technical skills, art, trade skills and college courses for credit. More information is available at the base education office.

WILLIAM H. PITSENBARGER PME CENTER
This center is the home of the Airman Leadership School. ALS prepares senior airmen for supervisory and reporting official duties. Instruction covers three broad areas: profession of arms, leadership and communications skills.

ON-BASE AUTOMOBILE/ MOTORCYCLE REGISTRATION
Newly-assigned personnel are required to register all motor vehicles within three working days after arrival. This may be accomplished at Pass and Registration, located at 17855 Warren Shingle Road. The following items are required to register vehicle(s):
• Military ID/driver's license
• Proof of ownership (registration, bill of sale)
• Base decal number (if issued from another installation). NOTE: If the decal is located anywhere other than the lower left hand corner of the bumper or windshield, or if in poor condition, the decal will need to be replaced.
• Meet minimum insurance requirements of the state of California as follows:
• $15,000 for bodily injury to, or death of, each person as a result of one accident
• $30,000 for bodily injury or death of all persons as a result of one accident
• $5,000 for damage to property of others as a result of one accident
• Vehicles not registered in California must have proof of compliance for an emissions test (smog test) performed in California.