• Base agencies team for exercise

    A task force composed of Airmen from multiple agencies on Travis participated in an Integrated Base Emergency Response Capability Training exercise along with emergency management and an off-base contractor this week. The purpose of the exercise was to practice how each group can use its abilities

  • Members of German NATO school pay visit to Travis

    Approximately 50 students from a German NATO officer school visited Travis Monday as part of a four-site tour of America.During the two-hour stop, the group sat for a briefing on the base's history, structure, deployments and mission before touring a C-5 Galaxy and KC-10 Extender.The purpose of the

  • Red Cross celebrates service, chance to give back

    The American Red Cross works at home and around the world to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies. When people need help, the Red Cross provides disaster victims food, shelter and a helping hand toward recovery; teaches skills that can save a family member, a friend or a

  • Remember to check statement

    You look up and it's the 15th of the month. It's payday. You go to the ATM to withdraw money and your balance is negative $400. Your overdraft protection had to kick in to pay your bills on automatic pay. You frantically run to your job to check your leave and earnings statement only to realize you

  • Ops group leader departs

    "It's a bitter sweet day," said Col. John Millard, 60th Operations Group commander. "And it's been a phenomenal two years."Millard flew his final flight on a KC-10 Extender May 22, and his succession of command ceremony took place at the base theater Tuesday with numerous distinguished guests and

  • Veterans awarded flying cross

    Since its authorization by Congress on July 2, 1926, the Distinguished Flying Cross has been awarded to both officer and enlisted service members of the United States who exhibit heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight.Travis had the distinct honor of hosting two

  • Chapel services unveils solar-powered vehicle

    One of the most challenging places to work at Travis is the flightline. High winds, extreme temperatures and a hectic pace puts great stress on the Airmen of the 60th Maintenance Group, Operations Group and Mission Support Group as they keep the Air Mobility Command mission moving forward. Several

  • Knucklebusters recognize maintainers

    The 60th and 349th Maintenance Groups hosted their annual Knucklebuster Awards ceremony May 23.The Knucklebuster Awards recognize individuals from our maintenance and aerial port operations whose on-the-job contributions have significantly impacted their squadron's mission. Awards are given to

  • Chief reaches 10,000 hours

    May 22 was a momentous day for a few Travis members. Among them was Chief Master Sgt. Luis Drummond, 60th Operations Group superintendent, who reached 10,000 hours as a boom operator, refueling a F-35 Lightning II, F-16 Fighting Falcon and KC-10 Extender."It's hard to put it to words," Drummond

  • Respect memory of fallen on holiday

    Earlier this week, my family and I were making conversation as we sat around the dinner table. Ultimately, the topic of Memorial Day came up and we began planning the events for the extended weekend. My 14-year-old son posed the question to me: "Dad, why do we celebrate the Memorial Day as a holiday