• Rank helps influence people

    I am certain that at some point in everyone’s career they have heard of R.H.I.P., rank has its privileges. Whomever thought of this was obviously misinformed as to what roles and responsibilities came with progressing in rank. Fortunately, that idea has almost entirely faded away and we, as an Air

  • What inspires you?

    My family and I recently completed a cross-country permanent change of station – Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, to Travis Air Force Base, California. We took the long route, visiting friends, family and several national parks along the way. There were two cars, two kids with two

  • All ranks capable of innovation

    One of the great, rule-breaking orators of the 20th century said, “The quality of our thoughts and ideas can only be as good as the quality of our language.”

  • 921st CRS Airman deploys to Ethiopia

    Two years ago when an Airman from the 921st Contingency Response Squadron joined the U.S. Air Force, he never imagined that he would be waking up surrounded by a rain forest preparing to close a Joint Task Force Port Opening.

  • Saber Strike turns to medevac mission for BEEliners

    On June 10, a C-17 Globemaster III aircrew from the 21st Airlift Squadron at Travis Air Force Base, California, took off in support of exercise Saber Strike 16. The crew flew to Latvia in support of the exercise, involving more than 4,500 military members from 13 different NATO countries.

  • Air Force's flagship medical facility welcomes new commander

    The 60th Medical Group welcomed its new commander, Col. (Dr.) Michael Higgins, during a change-of-command ceremony July 8 at Travis Air Force Base, California.The change of command is an official, formal and brief ceremony that is the military’s way of bestowing command responsibility of a unit to

  • Airman answers call to care with smile

    While virtually no one looks forward to a hospital visit, Senior Airman Vincent Floyd, 60th Surgical Operations Squadron Orthopedics Flight medical administration specialist, does his best to change that mindset one patient at a time.People who walk up to Floyd’s desk for their appointment have

  • Clinic helps base community manage pain

    For active-duty service members, military retirees and their family members experiencing pain help is available at the Pain Clinic inside David Grant USAF Medical Center at Travis Air Force Base, California.

  • 60th SGCS specializes in medical procedures

    The 60th Surgical Operations Squadron is a diverse team specializing in multifaceted patient care.Each distinct unit provides an unparalleled level of knowledge and skill between providers and technicians alike. Although it typically functions as separate branches during day-to-day operations, it

  • Cut out confusion to improve communication

    Throughout the years, many of us have been bombarded with leadership theory.They include these theories in every professional enhancement seminar and at every level of professional military education.We start with the process of learning ourselves and flow straight through to learning our Airmen. We