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.