• The end is coming - are you prepared?

    For some, the thought of the end approaching may be concerning; for others exciting. A few might ask, what end? In this case I am talking about the day we leave military service and rejoin the ranks of civilians. For some, departing the Air Force will be a result of the current manpower reduction

  • Pilot for a day: 10 year old becomes Travis Airman through Make-A-Wish

    AJ Calisi is not your average 10-year-old.He has an infatuation with movies from before his time, such as The Goonies, Ghostbusters and Stand by Me. His favorite dishes include salmon and grilled vegetables. He loves magic tricks, but nothing rivals his fascination with those that serve in uniform

  • Teens face violence in dating

    Did you know that nearly 1.5 million high school students in the United States have experienced physical abuse from a dating partner or that one in three adolescents in the U.S. are victims of physical, sexual, emotional or verbal abuse from their dating partner? One in every 10 high school students

  • Civilian employee to retire after five decades

    For more than half a century, Josephine Cobb has perfected her daily routine, making her way through the front gates of Travis. However, April 3 will mark the final day she embarks on her early morning drive as a government service employee."It's like I always said, the military raised their hand

  • Judge Advocate changes hours

    To better accomplish our mission and serve our clients, the Travis Base Legal Office will have the following new office hours effective Feb. 18.Normal office hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Legal Assistance will be done on an appointment basis on Mondays and Thursdays. Call 424-3251 to

  • Balfour Beatty accepts scholarship applications

    Balfour Beatty Communities Foundations is once again offering post-secondary academic scholarships to both high school seniors and undergraduate students who reside in Balfour Beatty Communities military family housing. The application process is now open for scholarships that will be awarded for

  • DGMC center promotes heart healthy year round

    In honor of American Heart Month, your Heart, Lung and Vascular Center at David Grant Medical Center will provide program updates throughout the month of February.Every year, about 715,000 Americans have a heart attack. Heart attacks can be prevented and DGMC's metabolic clinic can keep our patients

  • Archbishop visits Travis

    Archbishop Timothy Broglio visited Travis Feb. 1 through Monday to meet the installation leadership, Airmen and civilians and learn about the dynamic and diverse mission as well as the spiritual and wellness programs that support the Airmen.Broglio, archbishop of the Military Services, is the head

  • Check fire extinguishers as precaution

    Fire extinguisher refresher training is an important skill that can save lives in an emergency.First, individuals must verify that they have an A-B-C fire extinguisher. These can combat ordinary combustibles, grease, and fires caused by electronics.Facility managers should conduct a monthly

  • Weight key in figuring licensure for GMVs

    Due to a May 2012 change to Air Force Instruction 24-301, Vehicle Operations, for military and department of defense civilian operators of government motor vehicles, owned, leased or rented, requires possession of a valid state motor vehicle license. Operation of non-tactical AF GMVs where gross