• Medics give leaders glimpse into hospital

    Thirteen Travis honorary commanders toured the 60th Medical Group at David Grant USAF Medical Center May 15 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

  • Be mindful of Air Force when making decisions

    Recently, we were visited by the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center Commander, Maj. Gen. Frederick Martin.  During his remarks at an all call with members from the Contingency Response Wing, he mentioned that he had enlisted in the Air Force in 1981, but joined the Air Force in 1989.Intrigued,

  • Why do you serve? Family spurs colonel

    "Why do you serve?"  How many times have we all been asked that simple question?  What motivated, and probably still motivates, you to serve in the military services of the United States?I, myself, am embarrassed at times to answer with the short answers of "for my country," "it's my duty,"

  • Ruck march honors Gold Star Families

    One by one the families of fallen service members stood for applause as the name of their loved one was prominently announced and their picture proudly displayed. It was the opening ceremony to the 5th Annual Gold Star Families Ruck March on May 16.Different shades of camouflaged uniforms from past

  • Retiring chief reflects on career of ‘living the dream’

    When I talk to Airmen and ask them how they are doing, the most common response I get is "Living the dream, chief."Sometimes I wonder if they are truly living the dream or telling me what they think I want to hear. As I reflect on my nearly 30 years of service, I can honestly say I could have never

  • 9th ARS certifies first Travis aircrew on upgrades

    The 9th Air Refueling Squadron successfully certified Travis' first aircrew on the KC-10 Extender's first major avionics and air traffic management upgrade May 7.Having been in operation with the U.S. Air Force since 1981 without significant modernization, the upgrade of the airframe's

  • CE constructs home, lasting impression

    "Welcome home," said Master Sgt. Norman Crittle, 60th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy repair superintendent, as Teri Evans, mother of Airman 1st Class Chris Evans, arrived back to her newly repaired house May 9 in Fairfield, California.Chris Evans was diagnosed with acute lymphatic leukemia in 2014

  • Air Force's dynamic duo: Leaders and followers

    When is the last time you thought about leadership?  What about followership? Our work environments are built around both of these core functions and their quality determines the effectiveness of the organization. What kind of a leader and follower are you?  How can you improve your leadership and

  • AMTU aids wih medical challenges

    If we compared David Grant USAF Medical Center at Travis Air Force Base, California, to a beehive, the Airman Medical Transition Unit would be a crew of helper bees.The AMTU provides oversight and supervision of active duty members through the recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration phases of

  • Aerial evacuation was largest ever

    2015 marks the 40th anniversary of Operation Baby Lift during which more than 2,700 Vietnamese orphans - many of whom were of half-American descent -- were brought to the US via military and contracted airlift. Among those 2,700 children 758 entered the United States via Travis Air Force Base before