• Under Secretary of the Air Force visits Travis

    Under Secretary of the Air Force Erin Conaton visited here March 8 to receive a first-hand look at Travis operations, which consists of the 60th Air Mobility Wing, the 349th Air Mobility Wing and the 615th Contingency Response Wing - a total integrated force that makes up one of the Air Force's

  • Mental health key to service's success

    Good health is an essential element for the success of Travis Airmen and the mission. One facet of this element is mental health. To help Airmen maintain mental fortitude, there are many aspects and options they should consider, said Maj. Melissa Gould, 60th Medical Operations Squadron resiliency

  • Chiefs give back to Airmen

    Helping others is one of the cornerstones of the Air Force's mental pillar as part of the overall Comprehensive Airmen Fitness program. There are a number of associations dedicated to this cornerstone at Travis.One of these is the Chief's Group, a non-profit private organization which supports

  • AFRC programs focus on mental pillar

    The upcoming Wingman Day is scheduled to focus on the mental pillar of the Comprehensive Airman Fitness program, but there are programs that focus on this CAF pillar year-round."The mental pillar is defined as an approach to life's challenges in a positive way by demonstrating self-control, stamina

  • Travis announces local effects of Air Force manpower force structure changes

    Air Force officials released force structure changes and resulting manpower impacts from the new DoD strategic guidance and fiscal 2013 President's Budget Mar. 6. The fiscal 2013 President's Budget adjusts Air Force military end strength to 501,000, with net reductions of 3,900 Active Duty, 5,100

  • EOD maintains mental health

    When a deployed Travis explosive ordnance disposal Airman heard the hollow boom and felt the rumble from the blast of a detonated improvised explosive device from his tent, he immediately sprang to action to secure the area with fellow EOD Airmen.Through the chaos of radios calling for assistance

  • Leaders -- what kind will you be?

    Congratulations - you've been promoted. Cameras flash, trumpets blare, confetti rains down. The next thing you know, you're facing a group of brand new subordinates, all of whom are staring at you with expectant, hopeful expressions. Crickets chirp for a few seconds while the reality of the

  • Get your plate in shape during National Nutrition Month

    March is here and National Nutrition Month is upon us. David Grant USAF Medical Center dietitians and health promotion educators are busy throughout the month spreading the word of good nutrition and healthy lifestyles to Travis members. Outreach events are planned for patients and staff at DGMC,

  • Fitness center, HAWC help Airmen stay fit to fight

    Fitness is an essential part of being a member of the armed forces.Airmen are no doubt familiar with the phrase "Fit to Fight," an expression that represents a consciousness about one's health as well as a preparedness for the mission.For Airmen at Travis, the fitness facility is the epicenter of

  • IPE serves, protects

    Staying ready for the fight is one of the most important responsibilities of being in the Air Force. Part of that responsibility includes readying the equipment when Airmen need it most. This is the responsibility of the 60th Logistics Readiness Squadron, which maintains the Individual Protective