• Clean closets of mind, life with springtime

    Spring is fast approaching and it is time to "clean your closets" by reflecting on past accomplishments and refocusing your future goals.Many people set goals.  Historically, goals are designed to set you on a path to what you will change or what you will improve upon. What goals have you set? 

  • Impressive Airmen find courage to act

    During the past few months, we in the 349th Medical Group have had the privilege of recognizing two members who came to the aid of civilians in the local area.Utilizing her Air Force training, Senior Airman Erica Torres provided life-saving care to a bullet-wound victim to control extensive

  • Strive to perfect legacy for self through feedback

    What will your legacy be?  When you sit back and ask yourself this simple, but pointed question, I hope it brings about a moment of self-reflection and spurs you to action. As a parent, I hope my legacy is that of teaching my daughters the importance of being honest, caring and compassionate members

  • Surrendering control can empower Airmen

    A few years ago, my daughter told me she wanted to paint her room. In truth, it needed a bit of touch up as she had marked it up, changing the layout of her room every few months since we moved there. However, on that particular day, I already had a list of things I needed to do around the house and

  • JTF-PO team hard charged during Turbo Distribution

    Airmen, Soldiers and officials from the Defense Logistics Agency recently worked hand-in-hand with senior representatives from U.S. Transportation Command to test and verify the ability of several mobility-focused organizations during Turbo Distribution 16-02 at Amedee Army Airfield,

  • Air Force, Army, DLA conducts JTF-PO training

    With simulated terror cells operating in the area, Airmen and Soldiers don their body armor and place their M16 rifles at the low-ready position as they exit the bus at the fictitious country of Sangala, in preparation for Exercise Turbo Distribution 16-02.What is now a runway surrounded by dirt,

  • Base greets honorary leaders

    With a C-17 Globemaster III draped as the backdrop to the evening's festivities, Travis senior leaders welcomed 35 honorary commanders and bid farewell to 34 others during an HCC induction ceremony March 10.The Honorary Commanders Program is an Air Force-wide initiative allowing professionals from a

  • Squadron's program puts Airmen FIRST

    Last year, the 60th Aerial Port Squadron had the highest percentage of duty-limiting profiles. A majority of those injuries were musculoskeletal, consisting of sprains, strains and injuries due to overuse.  The high volume of these injuries attracted the attention of Maj. Denise Lemon, 60th Medical

  • Don't drive in that mud puddle

    Some might call them mud puddles. But drive through one of these "puddles" at Travis Air Force Base, California, and you could face state and federal penalties.Between December 2015 and February 2016, 60th Civil Engineer Squadron members discovered that people had driven through some of these areas

  • Travis provides course to leaders

    Travis Air Force Base is offering a two-day course to help company grade officers understand their roles as upcoming flight commanders and officers in charge.During a recent course, officers from a variety of career fields discussed the responsibilities of a flight commander, communication skills,