• 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

  • Cypress Lakes Golf Club commited to Travis

    Cypress Lakes Golf Club is a volunteer membership arm of the Cypress Lakes Golf Course and was formed more than two years ago. Their members consist of adults and young people with a passion for the game. The great news for Travis is the club has made a commitment to promote enthusiasm for Cypress

  • BEEliners commander’s perspective

     This week marks the 70th anniversary of the BEEliners, and rich in history, the 21st Airlift Squadron plans to honor those currently serving and those who served in the past as BEEliners. Lt. Col. Joe Dingman, 21st Airlift Squadron commander, joined the team in May 2011. He is affectionately known

  • Air Force Medical Service turns to secure messaging

    Patients at Air Force medical treatment facilities will soon be able to communicate securely and privately with their health care teams anywhere and anytime due to the Air Force-wide expansion of secure messaging.Secure messaging will be available to patients through what is known as the MiCare

  • BEEliner pilot emphasizes tradition

    For Capt. Nelson Prouty, being a pilot in the 21st Airlift Squadron is about history and tradition. He's well aware of it as the squadron celebrates its 70th anniversary this week. Before its past pilots' arrival, he anticipated sharing what he called their "common bond" as fliers and members of the