Nestled in the California gold country, Beale AFB is located 10 miles east of the towns of Marysville and Yuba City and about 40 miles north of Sacramento, the state capital. Beale is home to the 9th Reconnaissance Wing, and is at the forefront of the Air Force's high technology. The 9th Reconnaissance Wing is responsible for providing national and theater command authorities with timely, reliable, high-quality, high-altitude reconnaissance products.

There is a wide variety of facilities at Beale. The Main Store to include Class Six, Military Clothing, and Firearms, a Service Station, and an Express with gas to include diesel in Capehart Housing. Food facilities include Charley's Grilled Subs at the Main Exchange, a stand-alone Burger King across the street from the Main Exchange and a Subway in the housing area, and Westside Pizza Delivery in the Community Center.

The Exchange also contracts with several concessions which include: Dry Cleaner, Beauty Shop, Barber Shop, Caprivia's Cafe, GNC, and Missy's Mochas & More on the flight line and in the clinic.

Beale AFB continues to be at the leading edge of Air Force Technology and a show place for the United States Air Force. We at the Exchange salute the dedicated members of the United States Air Force. We thank you for allowing us to serve those who serve. The US military are the best customers in the world. If I or my team can be of any assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact me at: lecour@aafes.com.

Gail LeCour
General Manager
Beale AFB