• More focus needed to end suicides, Mullens say

    A silent killer is rapidly infiltrating the military, claiming lives at an alarming rate each year.It does not discriminate, taking aim at the young and old, male and female -- from the battle-hardened Soldier to the new recruit."It's an area that can't get enough focus right now," said Navy Adm.

  • Officials extend spouse career program deadline

    Officials have extended a spouse employment program enrollment deadline to allow more military spouses to take spring semester classes.Effective Sept. 13, spouses currently enrolled in the Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts program, commonly known as MyCAA, will be able to request financial

  • History shows AMC's strong response after Sept. 11 terrorist attacks

    If you thumb through the volumes of Air Mobility Command history, many significant events are documented. The terrorist attacks on the United States on Sept. 11, 2001, are among them. On the morning of Sept. 11, 19 Al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four commercial passenger jet airliners and

  • Taking their shot Combat arms training keeps Airmen in its sights

    The Travis Air Force Base Combat Arms Training and Maintenance is one place almost every individual who serves on Travis can expect to visit eventually, whether it's to take a refresher course on rifles or go on an emergency deployment requiring specific training. Averaging out to more than 75,000

  • Base uses oil to clean solvents

    It's edible, though probably not tasty. It's easy to handle, fairly inexpensive, will last for years and will not harm humans, animals or the environment.The product is emulsified vegetable oil, or EVO, and it is one of several cutting-edge technologies the base's environmental restoration program

  • Travis Week a chance for base to say thanks

    To show it's appreciation for the continuous support from Solano County, Travis Air Force Base will celebrate Travis Week from Sept. 11 to 18 with a variety of programs, outreach efforts and community events throughout Fairfield, Vacaville, Dixon, Rio Vista, Benicia, Vallejo and Suisun City."Travis

  • Base awarded $1.6M for CAF

    Air Mobility Command awarded $1.6 million to Travis Air Force Base last week for projects that are part of the architecture of Comprehensive Airmen Fitness and aimed at enhancing quality of life for every Airman."CAF is a holistic approach to caring for our people," said Col. James Jacobson, 60th

  • Weekend safety reminder

    As we begin to wind down the summer season, I wanted to take a moment and thank all of you for the hard work and great accomplishments Team Travis has achieved. School began this week for those who attend the base schools and this is a perfect time to remind everyone to remain vigilant for excited

  • AFSOC CASEVAC: training for "Care under fire"

    The Air Force Special Operations Command Casualty Evacuation course recently graduated five Airmen and one Navy physician from the quarterly course conducted by the Tactical Operations Medical Skills Lab, part of the Special Operations Forces Medical Element, Aug. 13, at Hurlburt Field, Fla.The two