Beale Retiree Activities Office

05/29/2026

Just FYI

05/25/2026

https://www.war.gov/News/Feature-Stories/Story/Article/4487405/medal-of-honor-monday-army-pvt-henry-johnson/

Army Pvt. Henry Johnson held back a German force and rescued a captured soldier while on sentry duty at a French outpost during World War I. Because of his bravery, the enemy retreated and left behind

05/22/2026

Here are our gate hours for Memorial Day weekend. Please plan accordingly!

05/21/2026

Just FYI:

Please see below gate hours for the upcoming holiday.

Doolittle Gate: Monday thru Friday - 0600-1800 (22 & 25 May - Closed)

Schneider Gate: 24/7

Vassar Lake Gate: 24/7

Wheatland Gate: Monday thru Friday – 0500-1800 (25 May - Closed)

Vehicle Inspection: Monday thru Friday – 0600-1600 (25 May - Closed)

Visitor Control Center: Monday thru Friday – 0900-1630 (22 & 25 May - Closed)

Grass Valley Gate: Monday thru Friday – 0600-0800 & 1500-1800 (25 May - Closed)

*Gate closures will not impact school bus schedules

05/18/2026

https://www.war.gov/News/Feature-Stories/Story/Article/4478307/medal-of-honor-monday-army-spc-5-james-c-mccloughan/

Army Spc. 5 James C. McCloughan's bravery as a Vietnam War combat medic during a three-day battle in 1969 led to him receiving the Medal of Honor nearly 50 years later. 

05/11/2026

https://www.war.gov/News/Feature-Stories/Story/Article/4474986/medal-of-honor-monday-army-1st-lt-douglas-bernard-fournet/

Army 1st Lt. Douglas Bernard Fournet  posthumously received the Medal of Honor for heroically using his own body to shield his platoon from an exploding enemy mine during the Vietnam War.

05/07/2026

Just FYI ! Out beside the Wheatland gate is the new location.

The Pass & Registration office has moved!

Important Note on visitor passes: Outside of the new operating hours, visitor passes will continue to be issued at the Wheatland and Schneider gates. Additionally, RAB Issuance is NOT moving, this can still be accomplished at the old location.

See the flyer below for more information about operation hours, locations, and services provided. For any questions, call the Visitor Center at 530-634-3128.

05/04/2026

https://www.war.gov/News/Feature-Stories/Story/Article/4470295/medal-of-honor-monday-navy-petty-officer-3rd-class-robert-bush/

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Robert Eugene Bush earned the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary heroism during the Battle of Okinawa, where he simultaneously defended a wounded Marine and administered

04/27/2026

https://www.war.gov/News/Feature-Stories/Story/Article/4466228/medal-of-honor-monday-navy-petty-officer-3rd-class-marvin-g-shields/

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Marvin G. Shields remains the only Seabee to earn the Medal of Honor, an award he posthumously received for his actions during the Vietnam War.

04/24/2026

Just FYI, in case you missed it.