Why is Beale the right site for Cyber Command?

Most of America does not even realize that Beale Air Force Base is quickly establishing itself as a technological hub for protecting our country’s interests. Even now, the Global Hawk program is growing by leaps and bounds, using technology that keeps our enemies on their heals. Once you realize Beale has its home in California, the technological advantages of this marriage is clear.

 

Facts about Beale:

Adequate space: 23,000 acres

Beale is situated in an area that has abundant water and electrical supplies

Beale AFB already has the wiring and broadband infrastructure to support the requirements of Cyber Command

The communities surrounding Beale have some of the most affordable housing in California

Close proximity to top-notch colleges and universitites:

• University of California, Davis
• University of California, Berkeley
• Stanford University
• University of California, Los Angeles
• University of Southern California
• California Institute of Technology
• University of California, San Diego
• University of California, Santa Barbara
• Pepperdine University

California is home to the nation's top high-tech companies:

• Intel
• Hewlett Packard
• Apple Corporation
• Seagate Technology
• Oracle Corporation
• Sun Microsystems
• Cisco Systems
• Hitachi Data Systems
• IBM Corporation
• Lockheed
• Symantec Corporation
• Quantum Corporation