Beale supports the Chico Fly-in

Photo By Staff Sgt. Juliana Londono | U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Breanna Oliver, 9th Reconnaissance Wing command chief, don's an Explosive Ordnance Disposal blast suit helmet with the assistance of Staff Sgt. Connor Ely, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron EOD technician, May 6, 2023, at the Chico Regional Airport, Chico, California. The technicians allowed family day visitors to wear the blast suit and pick up a bomb to simulate their workday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Juliana Londono)  

CHICO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

05.06.2023

Story by Airman 1st Class Juliana Londono 

9th Reconnaissance Wing

The Chico Air Museum hosted a family day event at the Chico Regional Airport on May 6, 2023, in Chico, California. Airmen from the 9th Reconnaissance Wing at Beale Air Force Base and local Air Force and Space Force recruiters were invited to participate. Technicians from the 9th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) brought different equipment including the EOD blast suit, which they use when inspecting bombs for protection. The 9th Security Forces Squadron K-9 unit conducted K-9 demonstrations for the public by simulating scenarios that also serve as training for the Airmen and the K-9’s. The family day event served to showcase and educate the local community on the different missions at Beale. Events like these create and strengthen trust with community members and establish partnerships with recruiters in support of community involvement.

• Date Taken: 05.06.2023
• Date Posted: 05.08.2023 17:32
• Story ID: 444313
• Location: CHICO, CALIFORNIA, US