• TMDE Flight flies under the radar

    All too often these days, we find ourselves at the gas pumps listening to the slow guzzle, watching the gallons increase and feeling the wallet get lighter. Sometimes, I find myself wondering about the rate at which gasoline flows into my gas tank compared to how the ticker climbs, hoping that the

  • Flu season fast approaching

    According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an average of between 5 percent and 20 percent of the U.S. population will come down with the flu this year.Of those, 200,000 people will have complications and require hospitalization. Those most vulnerable to the flu are the elderly, the

  • Extend life by kicking the habit

    The Air Force is serious about combating the use of tobacco products.Air Mobility Command and Travis Air Force Base's Health Promotion Flight mirror that feeling by partnering with the American Lung Association and David Grant USAF Medical Center's family practice physicians to support a tobacco

  • Behind the Scenes: Multimedia shop captures Travis' essence

    Behind the Scenes is a recurring series featuring Airmen in units that have big impact, but low visibility.Is a picture worth a 1,000 words? If so, then the Base Multimedia Service Center produces hundreds of thousands of words each month."Our top priority is customer service," said Dave Cushman,

  • Travis hosts Employment and Education Fair

    Travis Air Force Base held an Employment and Education Fair, open to all Department of Defense card holders, Sept. 23 at the Delta Breeze Club.The on-site access to career and education opportunities from more than 60 companies and colleges drew a crowd of more than 200 Travis personnel."This event

  • Travis celebrates two decades of KC-10 excellence

    KC-10 Extender alumni from past and present converged Sept. 18 and 19 on Travis Air Force Base to celebrate the accomplishments and advancements the KC-10 community has achieved throughout its two decades at the installation.Home to both active duty and Reserve units, Travis' air refueling squadrons

  • Travis officer named California CGO of the year

    First Lt. Ryan Hill, 60th Civil Engineer Squadron, was recognized Aug. 16 as the California Air Force Association Company Grade Officer of the Year for 2014.Hill's exemplary leadership and performance was highlighted during 2013 and 2014 by managing many CE projects at Travis as well as during his

  • Ceremonies, run remember prisoners of war, missing in action

    Travis Air Force Base held a 24-hour Remembrance Run and Memorial Event Sept. 19 to honor those who were prisoners of war or missing in action.In honor of National POW/MIA Day, Travis Airmen from multiple squadrons volunteered in shifts to carry the POW/MIA flag and the American flag around the

  • In my first few months

    More so than most professions, Airmen face constant change in personnel and leadersThis time, I was the change as I took command just two years after my predecessor had done the same.  I received a note at my change of command ceremony that said, "Congratulations ... start strong, stay strong and

  • DGMC professionals can help with dark thoughts

    I'm an Air Force psychologist, and I'm writing this short message with the hope of chipping away at the stigma we've placed on suicidal thinking.Both as a provider to my patients and as an Air Force gatekeeper, I want you to know that reporting thoughts of suicide or self-harm will absolutely not