• 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

  • Key Resolve exercise displays key results

    Airmen from Travis helped kick off Exercise Key Resolve Feb. 28 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Key Resolve is a combined exercise that involves more than 2,000 U.S. forces and nearly 10,000 South Korean forces and is geared toward maintaining the readiness of the Combined Forces Command staff

  • Mortuary affairs officer gives guidance, comfort

    When people ask Tara Sutherland what she does, she answers slyly, saying she works at Travis Air Force Base.When pressed, the Vacaville native reveals that she's the 60th Force Support Squadron mortuary affairs officer, a title she said often stops inquisitive minds from their line of inquiry.She

  • Travis plans Earth Day events all month long

    Earth Day is April 22 but activities at Travis are planned for the entire month. Earth Day promotes awareness and appreciation for the environment. Hosting activities throughout the month will help increase awareness of the Air Force theme, "Conserve today; secure tomorrow," said Capt. Dustin Creed,

  • Travis strengthens ally ties

    Captain Jase Orr has been supporting and accomplishing the United States Air Force mission for more than a year at Travis, but he's not a member of this military, or even this country.The Birmingham, England native has been an honorary member of the 6th Air Refueling Squadron since he arrived at

  • Make a change to get fit

    Fitness is a core component in the Air Force today and I have found as time passes, it takes more effort to maintain required standards.I joined the Air Force several years ago. At the time, it was not too difficult for me to meet the minimum requirements of the Air Force Fitness Program.

  • Chiefs, shirts spike ALS students in volleyball match

    It is a tradition as old as time for fresh, young warriors to challenge their older, more experienced mentors. If the new challengers win and give 110 percent, they earn the respect of their elders and, more importantly, bragging rights.The newest batch of Sgt. Paul P. Ramoneda Airman Leadership