• CIF studies run time

    “Work smarter, not harder,” now applies to a portion of the Air Force physical training test as a result of multiple studies at the Clinical Investigation Facility at David Grant USAF Medical Center.The CIF at Travis Air Force Base, California, performs research on a wide variety of topics. Their

  • 821st CRS Airman takes advantage of opportunities

    Growing up in India, an Airman from the 821st Contingency Response Squadron knew opportunities weren’t going to come easy in his country. He knew if he ever made it to the United States he would have a chance to succeed.

  • Public health helps Travis watch food

    Ever wonder why there hasn’t been a foodborne illness outbreak on base despite the fact that the Center for Disease Control and Prevention continually announce food recalls? The answer is because the public health flight at Travis Air Force Base, California has an immensely effective food safety

  • Sesame Street teaches kids to cope

    The Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families made a stop June 6 and 7 at Travis Air Force Base.In the first show, Katie, a 6-year-old military-dependent Muppet, finds out her family is moving to a new base. She is saddened by the news, but with a little encouragement from her Muppet

  • 821st LZSO/DZSO supports combat aircraft for first time

    A group of Airmen from the 621st Contingency Response Wing supported Combat Air Forces and Mobility Air Force assets simultaneously at a semi-prepared runway at Ft. Irwin, something the landing zone safety team and the drop zone safety team have never done before.During a routine mission to support

  • Connection quintessential in leaders' attributes

    By now everyone has recognized the changes surrounding culture and generational differences as they progress in their military career. One of biggest contributors to recent cultural changes stems from the differences in the needs of our millennial force, which makes-up the brunt of our technical

  • Simple messages, complex meanings key

    Almost two years ago I had the privilege of becoming a Squadron Commander. A year later, I had the rare honor of taking the guidon for a second squadron. This was an opportunity to help create a fresh identity and culture for this brand new squadron.

  • Good Samaritan: Travis loadmaster provides lifeline to man in need

    Driving along the back country roads north of Travis Air Force Base, Staff Sgt. Matthew Larson, 22nd Airlift Squadron loadmaster, was headed into work March 5 when something caught his eye.Just ahead of him a pickup truck was pulled to the shoulder of the road. Smoke and flames smoldered in the bed

  • Retired master sergeant rides bike to raise funds

    For Larry Finan, May was been a busy month. While many slept, Finan packed up his campsite and prepared for another day on his self-supported bike ride from Vacaville, California, to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, to raise money through donations for the EOD Warrior Foundation.