• Air Force Ball set for Sept. 18

    Travis Air Force Base, California, will host the Air Force Ball to celebrate the Air Force's 68th birthday 6 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Delta Breeze Club.The theme for the event is providing hope, fueling the fight and saving lives. Event organizers hope attendees have a night to remember.A typical Air

  • Airmen's Attic offers free items, community spirit

    The first thing that comes to mind when you hear Airmen's Attic is probably the place to get free stuff. At Travis Air Force Base, California, it really should be community.Imagine opening up your trunk full of uniforms only to find that rats ate their way through or mold damaged your clothes during

  • Travis Airmen save boy from drowning

    When a summer pool party became a life or death situation for a 6-year-old boy, two Airmen from Travis Air Force Base, California, used their military training to save his life. "It was the worst and best day of my life," said Staff Sgt. Edgar Hooks, 60th Maintenance Squadron avionics technician.On

  • Reorganization looks to strengthen CRW

    Earlier this year, major changes were made with the re-organization of the 621st Contingency Response Wing, creating a more streamlined and efficient combat organization.At the same time, two historical events happened with the creation of two new Air Force units, the 621st Air Mobility Advisory

  • Remember past to help inform present

    Like myself, I am sure most of you have heard the saying, "Don't forget where you came from."Several years ago, as I was looking through some boxes of my military memorabilia, I ran across a thank you note from Gen. Stephen Lorenz, who at the time was a lieutenant general and the commander at Air

  • Travis to host triathlon Aug. 22

    Travis Air Force Base, California, is scheduled to host the Travis Triathlon Aug. 22 beginning and ending at the Aquatic Center.The triathlon will involve a 500-meter swim, 12-mile bike ride and a 5K run."A triathlon is a great challenge and is not just rich in physical benefits, but mentally and

  • Senior NCO committed to healthy lifestyle

    Many Airmen have fitness goals they want to achieve. For some, that goal is scoring a 90 or better on the Air Force fitness assessment, while for others, simply passing the test is acceptable.Senior Master Sgt. Claus Peris, 60th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft maintenance unit superintendent,

  • Future of service mandates feedback, leadership

    I was a horrible junior Airman. Yes, a chief master sergeant is publically admitting this fact knowing that there will be gasps and open mouths upon reading this scandalous affirmation. I am mentally prepared for this and the knowing glances because despite my woes, I think I turned out all right. 

  • Active listening lifts conversation's quality

    Admit it.  You've zoned out while sitting in that 45 minute class lecture, daydreaming about the weekend or lost track of what was going on in staff meeting, doodling in your notebook about random thoughts. Who hasn't been accused by their significant other of having "selective" hearing, when you