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.

Do not hesitate to ask questions of your sponsor, as they have the resources of the squadron and the Relocation Assistance Program to help them address your concerns and needs. Remember, Beale is relatively isolated and unless you are arriving by car, you need to coordinate transportation arrangements from the airport with your sponsor.

If you need help in obtaining a sponsor, please contact the Relocation Assistance Program in the Family Support Center at (530) 634-2863 or DSN 368-2863.

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.

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.

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.

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.