• Suspension training equips PTLs, helps Airmen

    Travis physical training leaders practice exercises using the suspension training July 18 at the fitness center in a TRX certification course. "The workout leverages gravity and bodyweight to enable exercises that will help Airmen reach their fitness goals," said Dean Fazzio, Travis Fitness Center

  • Travis Exchange ‘Takes a Bite Out of Crime’

    Losses due to thefts from retail stores alone amount to more than $35 million a day according to the National Association for Shoplifting Prevention. The Army & Air Force Exchange Service, which has contributed more than $2.4 billion to morale, welfare and recreation programs in the past 10 years,

  • Thank you for your service

    "Daddy, do you know that man?""No, son, I don't.""Why do people always come up to you and say thank you?"This is a conversation that occurred between my son and I as we were leaving our last base. We were staying in a hotel off base because lodging was full, and periodically people would see me in

  • PLAYpass supports Airmen, families

    Being deployed can be a stressful time for everyone. But the Travis Airman and Family Readiness Centers have a program intended to support families as well as single Airmen by getting them involved in times of separation.PLAYpass is an Air Force-wide program that is completely free for families

  • When disaster strikes be prepared

    It's been heartbreaking to watch the news over the past several months. The devastation of the communities hit by tornadoes is fierce and complete. They are coming together as a community and freely expressing their gratitude over being safe, alive and having their families intact. There are very

  • The paper test for all Airmen

    Just the other day I had the opportunity to sit on a chief's panel during the Senior NCO Professional Enhancement Seminar. What an impressive group. As I sat there I wondered how many of them would pass my basic leadership test. When asked about how I measure leadership I always apply the same

  • 60th Mission Support Group gains new commander

    The 60th Mission Support Group got a new commander July 13 during a change-of-command ceremony in front of the 60th Air Mobility Wing command building.Col. Robert Eatman served as the 60th MSG commander for two years before the ceremony to transfer command to Col. Doug Bugado, now 60th MSG

  • Rod, gun club is hidden surprise

    The Travis Rod and Gun Club is probably one of the best keep secrets on base. It is a volunteer organization that is almost strictly self sufficient."We are a volunteer organization strictly to support shooting safety." said retired Chief Master Sgt. Andy Popenoe, club president and volunteer

  • QC Codes bring museum to modern era

    Tiny, square-shaped, black-and-white codes are bringing Travis' Jimmy Doolittle Air and Space Museum's past into the present.Through the use of quick-response code readers on smartphones, museum guests can now get a better understanding of the facility's displays.Scanning the code at the station for