• Service before self is our way of life

    What comes to mind when you reflect on our core value of service before self? For some, the immediate thoughts are long hours, forced family separations, austere living conditions and dangerous jobs. While hardships are certainly part of our military duties, service really means a way of life that

  • Find excellence in your life

    How do you tangibly describe the concept of excellence to those in your sphere of influence? Because of our diverse backgrounds and unique experiences, each of us has formulated our individual definitions of excellence, but few share a common baseline definition. I find biographies are a great means

  • Political activity rules

    According to the Federal Election Commission, as of Jan. 11, there were 326 candidates for President. As the 2012 Presidential election draws closer, political fever is on the rise. Debates are taking place across the country as candidates discuss the issues and rally their supporters. Regardless of

  • BEEliner spouses tour C-17

    The 21st Airlift Squadron opened their doors to the spouses of Airmen from the squadron Monday to experience the capabilities of the BEEliners during a spouse tour and demonstration.Lt. Col. Joe Dingman, 21st Airlift Squadron commander, addressed the spouses during a mission briefing prior to

  • Innovation brings aircrew training into new era

    Travis C-17 Globemaster III pilots are scheduled to be some of the first flyers in the Air Force to experience an innovative training system within the next year. It will connect them to other Air Force C-17 simulators across the United States virtually.Travis is one of 10 bases that, through

  • Former BEEliner pilot on C-5 era

    While the 21st Airlift Squadron BEEliners at Travis fly of the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, before 2006, its pilots flew the C-5 Galaxy aircraft as well. One BEEliner pilot during the C-5 era was Maj. Stephen Dawson, 60th Air Mobility Wing Director of Staff deputy director and 22nd AS pilot. "In

  • Youth Center goes into overtime for furlough week

    The Travis Youth Center is busy year-round with an accredited school-age program, team sports, numerous 4-H and Boy and Girl Scouts programs, instructional classes and an open recreation program. With the state of California struggling financially, budgets have been slashed across many state-funded

  • Warrior Airmen heart of contingency response force

    As I near the end of my tour as a squadron commander, I can't help but feel a little misty-eyed thinking about the amazing Airmen in my unit. I often tell them how proud I am of their efforts, of all they've accomplished, but words seem inadequate. Therefore, I'd like to share a day in the life of

  • Overcome obstacles by going with what you know

    Often the things blocking our path in life can help us find the way to our goals. Understanding those obstacles can help us focus on our goals and give us clues to overcome the barriers. When encountering an obstacle, remind yourself that obstacles are not your enemies; they are your teachers. Every

  • Lt. Dan Band to perform at Travis

    The Lieutenant Dan Band is scheduled to perform a free concert at Travis March 3 in hangar 837 in support of Travis' service members and families. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. Since 2004, The Lt. Dan Band has been performing for military personnel in the United States and