• Thanks to those at heart of Airmen

    As I've gone through 27 years of service in the U.S. Air Force, there are many things that I have placed in my memory banks.  But over the years, the ones that stick with me the most are the memories of the sacrifices my family has made supporting my service.I first thought of this back in December

  • Airmen must hold themselves to high standard

    A few years ago, Air Force Contracting published five guiding principles for the workforce. Serving as a quasi-oath, they urged each professional to stand up and do the right thing to ensure the integrity and fairness of the procurement system.Never award a contract at the expense of integrity. Know

  • Day set to return medicine

    The pharmacy staff of David Grant U.S. Air Force Medical Center and the Drug Enforcement Agency will partner up once again to host another round of the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day initiative. Travis Golden Bears can join Americans nationwide in showing their support for the DEA's

  • MWD handlers face obstacles

    The 60th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog team and the 60th Maintenance Squadron Aircraft Structural Welding shop are two units that would not normally work closely together.However, in support of their four-legged wingmen, the Airmen are overcoming financial hurdles by building their

  • 60th AMW greets new command chief

    Chief Master Sgt. Alan Boling officially assumed his position as the 60th Air Mobility Wing command chief Sept. 2 at Travis Air Force Base.As the highest ranking enlisted Airman on the base, Boling is the primary advisor to the commander on matters concerning the morale, welfare, health and

  • How he rolls: Broadcaster captures Travis' mission

    Ever wonder who produces the videos for commander's call, the Travis Air Force Base mission or newcomers' video?This daunting task rests upon a single NCO within the Public Affairs office. He uses his skills and knowledge to create these award-winning multimedia projects."My primary mission is to

  • Team works to keep critters away, pests at bay

    The four-man team of entomology specialists, better known as pest management, from the 60th Civil Engineer Squadron work every day to ensure Travis residents and employees have a safe and pleasant environment to live and work in.They have two main missions; controlling the small animal, rodent and

  • AF Ball to be Travis' largest

    Tearing a page from each chapter of Air Force history was the goal of this year's Air Force Ball planning committee in an effort to celebrate the service's 67th birthday. In doing so, the committee also sold more than 670 tickets to tonight's event - making this the largest Ball in Travis