• Airmen wise to have plan for life

    One of the telltale signs of a military professional is preparation. As members of the United States Armed Forces, we need to be prepared in a variety of ways for numerous situations 365 days a year. Ultimately, we may have to be prepared to lay our lives down for our country and its freedoms.

  • Properly discard smoking materials

    With the summer season right around the corner as well as the wildfire season, the Travis fire department members are concerned this could be one of the worst fire seasons ever. The area grass is already starting to turn brown and extremely dry. With the dryness comes an extreme potential for fire.

  • Travis surpasses goal in AFAF campaign

    Travis exceeded its goal in the annual Air Force Assistance Fund campaign, which concluded May 3, recording some of the highest totals in the service.The base raised $147,598 this spring, surpassing its goal of $131,388 by more than $16,000, said Maj. Adam Rosado, 6th Air Refueling Squadron chief of

  • Maintenance groups notch rare achievment

    Every month, the 60th and 349th Maintenance Groups team up to meet their Mission Capable Rate and Homestation Logistics Departure Reliability metrics set by Air Mobility Command. In April, the crews met all rates for all three types of aircraft assigned to Travis, which include the C-5 Galaxy, C-17

  • Wingman Day to focus on physical pillar

    Travis Airmen will set aside their daily tasks and participate in fellowship and physical activities during Wingman Day, May 16.This quarterly event places emphasis on what it means to be a wingman for one another and to build camaraderie among Airmen. The focus of this day is on the physical pillar

  • Extending education unlocks possibilities

    Are you all in? For the first half of my career, I believed I was. I worked hard and always projected a positive attitude. I did what I thought was my best, however, I was a behind the power curve in comparison to the rest of the Air Force when it came to promotions. Year after year, I experienced

  • Thanks to force's unsung heroes

    For more than 17 years, I have had a better half and partner I don't deserve. My father, speaking in football terms, would frequently tell me, "Joe, you've outkicked your coverage." When I reflect on the successes of my Air Force career and those of my family, the one common thread for this success

  • Healthy support crucial part of resilience

    When citing leadership traits, we commonly list values or characteristics such as integrity, honor, excellence or strength. However, one characteristic becomes more and more prevalent as our Airmen return from multiple overseas deployments and deal with the pressures of a changing military

  • Life in technicolor

    More than 250 people dressed in white T-shirts stepped to the starting line of the Travis Color Run April 27 ready to be doused in bright shades of blue, purple, green, yellow and pink. The 5K run and 1.5-mile walk, hosted by the Travis Fitness Center and Exchange, featured five color stations where

  • Program provides free transportation to Travis

    With summer right around the corner and the price of gas expected to exceed $4 per gallon in the bay area, it's no wonder Travis members are turning to the RideShare program to get to work."The RideShare program is a transportation incentive program," said Shelia Whittaker, 60th Logistics Readiness