News

9 Apr 2020
DeCA guidance requires employees, customers to have a face covering to enter commissaries
Commissaries are requiring some form of face covering for store employees and customers to enter a commissary. The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) guidance is effective April 10 and applies to all agency stores and other facilities worldwide where no local directive has yet been issued, said Rear Adm. (Ret.) Robert J. Bianchi, DOD special assistant for commissary operations.
8 Apr 2020
Team Travis innovates PPE, helps DGMC fight spread of coronavirus
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stressed that wearing the proper personal protective equipment was the key to keeping medical personnel safe.
7 Apr 2020
Mobility Airmen transport medics, supplies to aid in fight against COVID-19
U.S. Air Force Reserve mobility Airmen from California answered an urgent request April 5, deploying medical personnel to the state of New York to help combat COVID-19.
7 Apr 2020
Commanders Jazz Ensemble unites via video to bring 'Last Dinosaur' to life
Physical distancing recently proved no limitation in bringing together members of the Commanders Jazz Ensemble. The 18-member group at Travis Air Force Base, California, one of several in the U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West stationed at Travis, came together via a music video posted to social media to deliver an original piece by one of its members.
3 Apr 2020
Travis AFB pharmacies implement ‘no touch’ procedure amidst COVID-19 outbreak
The Base Exchange Satellite Pharmacy and David Grant USAF Medical Center Pharmacy at Travis Air Force Base, California, implemented a new mitigation procedure called Touchless Pickup March 16.
2 Apr 2020
Travis AFB works to prevent COVID-19 spread, ensure readiness
As COVID-19 sweeps across the United States and the world, Travis AFB has taken several actions to prevent further spread of the virus while ensuring readiness.
1 Apr 2020
HHS completes federal quarantine efforts for Grand Princess passengers at Travis AFB
As of April 1, 2020, all 850 Grand Princess passengers have completed their quarantine and departed Travis AFB.
25 Mar 2020
571st MSAS provides key C-130 training to Colombian air force
Airmen from the 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron worked with the Colombian armed forces as part of a mobile training team from Feb. 11 through Mar. 11 at two air bases in Colombia.
18 Mar 2020
Scheduling training is about to get easier for C-17 crews
Scheduling training for C-17 Globemaster III pilots and crew is about to get easier with the launch of Puckboard, a data-powered software application to plan aircrew qualification flights automatically. The tool, developed by and for Airmen, allows schedulers to rapidly match aircraft commanders, pilots, and loadmasters with available flights to complete currency requirements such as aerial refueling and tactical training events required throughout the year.
15 Mar 2020
Travis Announces first COVID-19 cases
Travis Air Force Base is currently monitoring two positive cases of COVID-19 for an active-duty Airman and the dependent of a service member.