• State, county officials host ceremony for South Gate improvement project

    State and county officials held a ribbon cutting June 3 for the Travis Air Force Base South Gate Safety Improvement Project at the Lambrecht Sports Complex in Suisun City, California.The $3.1 million federal earmark-funded project, which was planned more than 12 years ago, was completed May 19, and

  • Congressman recognizes Travis Airman

    Rep. John Garamendi, D-Walnut Grove, Calif., presents Staff Sgt. Spencer Stone, 60th Medical Operations Squadron pediatric medical technician, with a Certificate of Commendation at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., June 3, 2016. Stone garnered international headlines in August 2015 when he and two

  • Pharmacy more than just prescriptions

    Many people think that the base has two pharmacies: one on the second floor of David Grant USAF Medical Center and one in the Base Exchange mini-mall.However, it may surprise people to find out that this is inaccurate. Another common misconception is that pharmacists and their technicians “just put

  • Portion of Collins Drive to close for repairs

    Starting on June 6, Collins Drive west of Burgan Boulevard, will be closed for repairs to fix the failed drainages at the Duck Pond that have begun to erode the existing road. During this road closure, Travis residents will have to use the north entrance to access the Duck Pond as the road will be

  • Honorary commanders visit maintainers

    Twenty honorary commanders toured several facilities within the 60th Maintenance Group May 20 to gain a better understanding of the Air Force’s mission at Travis Air Force Base, California.The honorary commander program is designed to integrate civic leaders from the local community into the

  • Know your Airmen as individuals, lead as team

    As a 22-year chief master sergeant, I have come across many leaders and supervisors in my time. Some leaders I wanted to emulate and others I wanted to do the complete opposite of what they did. When I walked into Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, as a brand new airman

  • Earn position to become respected leader

    During my 23 years in the Air Force, I have learned a lot about leadership, but, surprisingly, I have found that a leadership fundamental I learned well before joining the Air Force is the most critical factor in being a good leader. Good leaders earn respect rather than demand it based on their

  • DGMC unveils new clinic

    David Grant USAF Medical Center is in a constant state of growth and innovation to provide patients with the best medical care possible. Recently, DGMC opened the Anesthesia Pain Clinic, comprised of dedicated and compassionate professionals specializing in comprehensive care of patients with all

  • Travis firefighters receive Accredited Agency Status

    Fire Emergency Services at Travis Air Force Base, California, achieved a major accomplishment by obtaining Accredited Agency Status earlier this year. The Travis Fire Emergency Services is one of 220 agencies to receive accreditation worldwide, which includes being the first in Solano County and the

  • Airman supports largest Air Force diagnostics department

    Four Airmen inside David Grant USAF Medical Center at Travis Air Force Base, California, operate the largest teleradiology services department in the Air Force. One of those individuals is Senior Airman Wesley Hong, 60th Diagnostics and Therapeutics Squadron picture archiving computer system