• Preparing mobility forces for tomorrow

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Matt Ables, 9th Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender pilot, conducts pre-flight checks on a mask before a training sortie at Travis Air Force Base, California, Nov. 26, 2018. Travis Airmen conduct training events to stay current and be prepared for future mobility operations.

  • Command Post: More than just the Giant Voice

    For the largest base in Air Mobility Command, the Travis Air Force Base, California, command post mission revolves around tracking the three weapons systems - C-17 Globemaster III, C-5M Super Galaxy, KC-10 Extender - at Travis as well as any transient aircraft that pass through the base. The command

  • Travis CHPS helps to motivate you to stay healthy for the holidays

    It's that time of year when extra calories lurk around every corner – cookies at the office, eggnog at your neighbor's holiday party or gifts of chocolates and candy. All these extras add up, and if you're like most Americans, you'll put on a pound or two by New Year's Day. Come learn how you and

  • Be ready for your 'Tap on the shoulder'

    One of the most inspiring quotes I’ve read is from Winston Churchill. He said, “To each, there comes in their lifetime a special moment when they are figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered the chance to do a very special thing…what a tragedy if that moment finds them unprepared for that

  • Military Family Life: A single mother’s experience

    She is an Airman, a noncommissioned officer and the mother of a 5-year-old girl. Throughout her life, she’s risen to overcome numerous obstacles including the challenges of military deployments and going through a divorce after six years of marriage.

  • 30 years and still serving up smiles

    John Palaganas, 60th Dental Squadron, was one of 10 dental technicians to pack up the dental clinic 30 years ago and move it to its current location at 101 Bodin Circle, Travis Air Force Base. In October 1988, the David Grant USAF Medical Center moved from building 381 to a state-of- the-art

  • Take pride in being an Airman

    I’ve had the pleasure of working with great Airmen during my career, and nothing makes me more proud than to work beside them. Although I’ve moved to different places and met different people, the ones I remember were the Airmen who took pride in themselves and their work.

  • Exchange extends holiday return policy

    To make this holiday season less stressful for military shoppers, the Travis Air Force Base Exchange is extending its return policy for items purchased between Nov. 1 and Dec. 24.

  • Airman finds solace through horses

    The clip-clop of horse hooves fills the air as the heat of the summer sun beats down on the parched California earth. Dust blows with a gentle breeze that does nothing to cool the air, but everything to fill one’s mouth. The lowing of cattle echoes throughout the arena from various herds scattered