• C-5 cover serves as a reminder of 22nd AS resolve

    There are many keepsakes people collect to remember their past - from a home run ball hit by their favorite player to a high school class ring. For Airmen in the 22nd Airlift Squadron, an engine cover from a C-5 Galaxy reminds them of a fateful day in their unit's past. On Jan. 8, 2004, a Travis C-5

  • Focus on vision for successful leadership

    One of the most important attributes of a successful leader is the ability to provide vision. Vision, as the word implies, provides a focus of effort, a clear picture of how the leader wants to execute the mission and a look ahead to where a leader wants to take the organization. Without a clear and

  • Engineer flies 'sideways'

    When Tech. Sgt. Steven Foley meets with past flight engineers, they compare their experiences.The 22nd Airlift Squadron flight engineer said the technological advancements of the career field make the retirees and veterans laugh."They chuckle at the automation," he said.Flight engineers and others

  • You are part of the big picture

    "A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way." This Mark Twain quote has come to life for me during the past seven months, as I have been afforded the opportunity to move from the operations group to the mission support group. Everyone has their comfort zone,

  • A positive attitude goes a long way

     In today's high operations tempo, it is important that we all have a positive attitude. A positive mindset anticipates happiness and joy, leading to good health and a successful outcome to situations and actions. Not everyone accepts or believes in positive thinking. Some consider the subject

  • Soy for children: One of nature’s perfect proteins

    Throughout the past few years, there has been quite a bit of chatter surrounding the topic of children and soy milk. There is a wealth of information regarding the topic of soy milk and children, but it is sometimes difficult to determine fact versus fiction. As part of David Grant USAF Medical

  • Travis tests new E-Gatekeeper program

    A new, online program to streamline the approval of official visitors and certain sponsored guests such as distinguished visitors, staff assistance visitors, inspector, auditors and trainers at Travis will begin a 90-day test phase April 2. The intention of Air Mobility Command's E-Gatekeeper

  • 22nd AS celebrates their 70th anniversary

    Members, family, friends and acquaintances of the 22nd Airlift Squadron are invited to the squadron's 70th anniversary celebration scheduled for April 2 and 3 at Travis.The celebration includes many activities designed to celebrate the historic legacy of the squadron, said Capt. Austin Horn, 22nd AS

  • March Madness leadership lessons

    As a casual basketball fan, the beginning of March means it's time for me to start paying attention to college hoops. This year the University of Kentucky is the consensus number one team heading into the tournament. The UK Wildcats are a traditional powerhouse and often find themselves near the top

  • Plotting small steps helps achieve goals

    We all have dreams, desires and aspirations, but how can you turn those visions of the future into something realistically attainable? We also have our struggles in life, whether they are relationship-based, fitness, financial or career, just to name a few. The combination of dreams and challenges