• CRW Airmen deliver: How do they do it?

    It's a question that every kid asks with wonderment at some point during the holiday season: "How does Santa deliver all of those presents?"It does seem implausible, with nothing but a few reindeer pulling a heavy sleigh thousands of miles through the dark of night. But when I think of the complex

  • Armory keeps base armed, ready

    Security forces are the first line of defense when it comes to protecting the base. However, a defender would have trouble defending without their weapons. That's the mission of the 60th Security Forces Squadron armory.The armory is responsible for storing, arming and disarming and the

  • Airmen must balance service before self

    Service Before Self: an enduring commitment and selfless dedication to duty at all times, and in all circumstances.It is a total commitment to the highest ideals of personal sacrifice in defense of the Constitution of the United States, and asks us to subordinate personal interests, attitudes, and

  • 60th AMW earns 22nd outstanding unit award

    The Secretary of the Air Force recently announced the 60th Air Mobility Wing as a recipient of the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for exceptionally meritorious service from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015.It marks the 22nd time since 1965 that the 60th AMW has been awarded the AFOUA.To be selected

  • Maintenance Airman lends hand to recruiters

    Before leaving for basic military training, each member of the armed forces must sign up with their respective recruiter.For one Airman at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., he did so well in his previous job of recruiting Airmen into the U.S. Air Force, that he was called back to help out in Washington

  • Travis introduces new west flight pattern

    On October 9, 2015, Travis Air Force Base implemented changes to the flight patterns surrounding the base to enhance safety of flight and improve training flexibility."The changes added the use of a west pattern which opens up more airspace making our operations safer for aircrews and more

  • Travis Airman sings anthem on 'Monday Night Football'

    Was Airman 1st Class Michelle Doolittle nervous to sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" in front of 68,033 people plus millions more watching on television Nov. 9 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California?Of course, she said."I like to think that I use all of those nerves and excitement and energy and

  • Volunteerism affects positive change

    Throughout our military careers, we often talk of being a volunteer force, a subset of our culture that has volunteered to serve our country in the profession of arms. Without disrespect to anyone currently in uniform or those that have served before me, I have always been in conflict over the

  • Event celebrates 'Little Heroes'

    The Airman and Family Readiness Center at Travis Air Force Base, California, hosted the Little Heroes Program 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Hampton Inn in Suisun City, California.The Little Heroes Program recognizes children of deployed service members for the sacrifice they make and to honor the

  • Travis takes part in Veterans Day festivities

    More than 150 Airmen of the 60th Air Mobility Wing marched Nov. 11 through the streets of Fairfield, California, as they participated in the annual Veteran's Day Parade.The Veteran's Day program downtown began with Col. Joel Jackson, the commander of the 60th AMW participating as the key-note