Travis Air Force Base News

From one leader to the next, the legacy continues

Airman Kameron Green — Fri, 01 May 2026 20:55:11 GMT

U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Welch,19th Operations Group commander, relinquished command to Col. Michael Trimble during a change of command ceremony on April 30, 2026, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. Col. Bret Echard, commander of the 19th Airlift Wing, presided over the ceremony as Team Little Rock said farewell to Col. Welch and his family and welcomed Col. Trimble and his family.

King Charles III concludes U.S. state visit

Tech. Sgt. Isaac March — Fri, 01 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT

His Majesty of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III, departed Joint Base Andrews, concluding a four-day state visit to the United States, April 30, 2026.

Scott AFB recognizes Commander’s Key Support Liaisons

Senior Airman DeQuan Simmons — Fri, 01 May 2026 17:11:00 GMT

Base leaders gathered recently to honor Key Support Liaisons and Key Support Mentors during an annual recognition ceremony that included award presentations and a panel discussion on building and strengthening connections with Airmen and their families. Key Support Liaisons and Mentors serve as critical links between leadership and military families, offering guidance, resources, and a sense of community, especially during deployments or extended periods of separation. Their efforts help strengthen morale and resilience at home, allowing Airmen to remain focused on the mission.

Dyess AFB honors retiring MWDs Baker and Dduco

Airman 1st Class William Neal — Fri, 01 May 2026 14:27:34 GMT

22 ARW announces 1st Quarter Award winners

Pentagon News — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:30:00 GMT

The 22nd Air Refueling Wing recognized the wing’s first quarter award winners during an awards ceremony at the Robert J. Dole Community Center ballroom on April 30, 2026.

Airmen and Guardian leadership school students take on FTX at Marine Corps Base Quantico

Senior Airman Martha Moore — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The CMSAF Donald L. Harlow Airman Leadership School held a field training exercise at Marine Corps Base Quantico, April 24, 2026, bringing together U.S. Airmen, Guardians and Marines in a joint environment designed to build multi-capable leaders prepared for future operations.

62d AW IPRO Team participates in National Alcohol Awareness Month Dodgeball Tournament

Senior Airman Benjamin Riddle — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:37:12 GMT

The 62d Airlift Wing Integrated Prevention and Resilience Office team recently joined the Joint Base

Fairchild first quarter awards 2026

Airman 1st Class Emilee Seiler — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:44:00 GMT

Combat Airlifters of the Month

Airman 1st Class Rachel Bates-Jones — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:51:17 GMT

Tech. Sgt. Mariana Gwizdak, Senior Airman Jennifer Fraser, Senior Airman Yale Duhaylongsod and Tech. Sgt. Shawn R. Bellona were selected as Combat Airlifters of the Month for April 2026.

AFMES supports Artemis II mission

Staff Sgt. Noah Coger — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:49:00 GMT

Human space flight presents itself with a myriad of unique challenges. A wide variety of factors and

Public Health conducts EOD occupational health immersion

Tech. Sgt. Heather Ley and Airman 1st Class Emilee Seiler — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:28:29 GMT

Balikatan 2026: 317th AW brings I MEF fuel systems to Basco, Philippines

Senior Airman Jade Caldwell — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:11:50 GMT

Dyess Airmen prepare “Apocalypse II” for operational service

Airman 1st Class William Neal — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:26:02 GMT

King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive at Joint Base Andrews for state visit

Tech. Sgt. Isaac March 316 Wing Public Affairs — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:38:00 GMT

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. — Their Majesties of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III and Queen Camilla, arrived at Joint Base Andrews to begin a state visit to the United States, April 27, 2026.

Airmen prepare for Bivouac 26 at Joint Base Andrews

Senior Airman Alexis Redin 316 Wing Public Affairs — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:36:00 GMT

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. – U.S. Airmen assigned at Andrews processed through a personnel deployment function line in preparation for Bivouac 26, a week-long expeditionary skills training exercise at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, April 24, 2026.

Travis Airmen establish KC-46 hot pit refueling capability

Senior Airman Jah’nae Holmes — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:51:54 GMT

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 660th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron established a KC-46A Pegasus hot pit refueling capability at Travis Air Force Base, California, April 4, 2026, marking a significant step forward in operational readiness and rapid global mobility.

Balikatan 2026: 21st AEW and 600th ABG leadership meet to strengthen interoperability at BK26

Airman 1st Class Adrien Tran — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:12:04 GMT

The 21st Air Expeditionary Wing and 600th Air Base Group leadership met during Exercise Balikatan 2026, supporting joint and combined operations that support interoperability.

Sonkiss highlights mobility operations, modernization priorities at Mitchell Institute event

Pentagon News — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:29:00 GMT

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Rebecca Sonkiss, Air Mobility Command interim commander, spoke on the critical role of mobility forces in global operations and outlined modernization priorities during an appearance on Aerospace Nation, hosted by the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies in Arlington, Virginia, April 20, 2026.

Balikatan 2026: 317th AW, 25th ID perform HIRAIN in Itbayat, Philippines

Senior Airman Jade Caldwell — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:25:00 GMT

For the first time ever, the 317th Airlift Wing and the 25th Infantry Division landed and rapidly offloaded a U.S. Army M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System on Itbayat Island, conducting a rapid, dry fire exercise in support of Exercise Balikatan 2026, Philippines, April 13, 2026. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military that represents the strength of our alliance, improves our capable combined force, and demonstrates our commitment to regional peace and prosperity.

Mission Readiness Begins at Home Through MFRC Support

Airman 1st Class Rachel Bates-Jones — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:03:49 GMT

Mission readiness doesn’t begin on the flightline; it begins at home. Behind every successful flight, deployment and training is a network of support designed to ensure Airmen and their families are prepared for whatever the mission demands.