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9 Nov 2006
Holidays, observances are more than just a day off
Did you make time to attend the Native American Pow-Wow celebration this past weekend? For those of you that did not, you missed a fascinating celebration. My family and I carved out a few minutes to observe what turned out to be a festive and unique experience. I believe it's important for us to know and accept that we are a diverse nation and
9 Nov 2006
Taking care of your deployed finances
Hello Team Travis from the AOR! While we miss our families, friends and Northern California, I have to say how proud I am of the Travis Team here. It never ceases to amaze me how well we perform as an Expeditionary Air Force. Definitely, a testament to our flexibility and the strength of our Air Force. I want to talk about your financial readiness
2 Nov 2006
Airmen demonstrate Service before Self
As we continue our reflection on the three core values that bolster our Air Force heritage and culture, our second core value Service before Self is truly important. Service Before Self means many different things to each of us as Airmen. To 26-year-old Senior Airman Jason Cunningham, it meant giving the last full measure of devotion to duty, all
2 Nov 2006
People make missions worthwhile
As I wrapped up my AEF deployment to the Middle East this summer, I asked many of my fellow Airmen what they liked best about their time in the desert. Although job satisfaction and a sense of mission came up often, there was one answer that came out every time - the people. This wasn't really a surprise to me because I have experienced it on every
2 Nov 2006
T.E.A.M. work, positive attitude at the heart of Travis' success
Team Travis: Together Everyone Achieves More. You may have seen Team Travis listed in the base paper or perhaps you saw it posted some where around base. In either case, senior leaders within the boundaries of Travis, MAJCOM and higher headquarters are proud of the sacrifices of the men and women assigned to this wonderful base. Each and every one
27 Oct 2006
Remember your Air Force core values
As we begin the year-long celebration of the upcoming 60th Anniversary of our Air Force, it's appropriate for us to revisit our three Core Values that makes our culture of Airmen so strong and enduring. The next three Commander's Corner articles will highlight each of these core values, beginning this week with Integrity First. This core value can
27 Oct 2006
Email should not replace face to face interaction
"Hi, I haven't received your response to the tasking I sent you and yesterday was the deadline." "I didn't receive a tasking." "Well, I sent you a reminder via email two days ago." How many times have you heard that statement, "I sent you an email." I often wonder how we managed before that brilliant individual developed that electronic
27 Oct 2006
Supervisors, mentors make lasting impressions
A retirement ceremony was held Oct. 20 for Master Sgt. Michael Gilliard, beloved First Sergeant of the 60th Diagnostics and Therapeutics Squadron. During his farewell remarks, Sergeant Gilliard talked about the critical role his first supervisor played in helping him to decide to serve in the Air Force beyond his initial commitment and in shaping
23 Oct 2006
Air Force moving towards AFSO-21
"Ladies and Gentlemen, we are embarking on a journey to collectively change the way we do business. As we make this challenging journey, we will carry the wounded and shoot the stragglers." This quote, made by a CEO of a large US corporation, kicked off their drive to change in order to survive in the fiercely competitive world reshaped by
23 Oct 2006
Think before you drink, remember 0-0-1-3
Once again it's Friday; we can breathe a sigh of relief; take time to relax and exhale. Team Travis, we have been extremely busy and I for one don't foresee our ops tempo diminishing. A possibility does exist, however, for it to increase. Seriously, pause and reflect on current world events, particularly North Korea and you'll see what I mean. We