• PHA looks out for welfare of members

    If the military is your family, the Preventative Health Assessment cell technicians who administer the PHA would be your parents or guardians. Your health is their first priority and your overall well-being is their main concern. "During PHAs, (service) members are offered clinical preventative

  • Sesame Street visits Travis

    Approximately 1,600 Golden Bears and their cubs watched Sesame Street's Elmo and friends perform Wednesday and Thursday at the Travis Air Force Base Fitness Center."This really brightened my child's day," said Jeff Cornett, 660th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief. "She loves Elmo, so this

  • Protect vehicle from fire hazards

    Vehicle fires can sneak up on you and can be very costly. Here are some tips to help prevent vehicle fires and keep you and your family safe.You should properly maintain your vehicle. Mechanical and electrical issues are the most common cause of car fires. Be sure to have your vehicle checked by a

  • Training, empowerment, communication essential

    Many service members may believe these are the most challenging times within the United States Air Force. Sequestration has strained our ability to accomplish our home-station requirements. These budgetary constraints determine how our senior leaders prioritize mission objectives, implementation and

  • Command presence: CMSAF visits Gateway to the Pacific

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody visited Travis to meet Airmen and thank them for their service, July 9 through 11. During the visit, Cody toured the base and hosted an Airmen's Call at the theater where he discussed the future of the Air Force and force management challenges. "We

  • Customs, courtesies essential for protocol

    Behind the scenes is a recurring series featuring Airmen in units that have big impact, but low visibility."If you think base events run smoothly and are uniformly crisp, then protocol was behind the scenes," said Staff Sgt. Asia Cook, 60th Air Mobility Wing Protocol specialist.Wing Protocol

  • Exercise tests Travis with earthquake scenario

    A base-wide exercise July 15 incorporated an earthquake emergency scenario on Travis Air Force Base that resulted in mass casualties, injuries and damage to facilities. Travis resides in Northern California, an area of the country prone to this type of natural disaster. "Yesterday's exercise was

  • Rock band films video at Travis

    The pop rock band Breakaway Patriot filmed a portion of their new upcoming video Wednesday on Travis."They're a really talented and young band," said John Dunbar, Mayor of Yountville and 60th Maintenance Group honorary commander. "The band's song 'Flying on the Water' was selected as the official

  • Fighting multiple battles

    Tech. Sgt. David Lopez, 60th Security Forces Squadron NCO in charge of mobility and resources, participated as a member of a team in the Gotta Tri Triathlon June 28 throughout base. Lopez completed the bicycle portion while his team members, Tech. Sgt. Rebecca Swift and Staff Sgt. Benjamin Benitez,