• Who can I turn to? The IG.

    The name Inspector General often invokes images of Operational Readiness Inspections and inspection teams. However, at the installation level, our job is to focus on complaint resolution and manage the Fraud, Waste and Abuse program. The first responsibility is to manage a successful complaint

  • Spiritual Resilience—Focus on the why

    I'm currently reading a book on the Chief of Staff of the Air Force's reading list titled "Start with Why" by Simon Sinek. In his book, he chronicles the success of notable companies led by visionaries. Think of your favorite product or service. They probably came from one of the visionaries Sinek

  • Buy one, get one free at Auto Hobby

    The Auto Hobby Shop at Travis will offer its customers an exceptional offer beginning February 13. When customers purchase an oil change, they will receive a coupon for a free oil change which will have a one-year expiration date.In a financial climate where people are cutting costs, the employees

  • From an ember to a flame

    Those looking for a benchmark for seamless integrated training need look no further then the Travis Air Force Base fire department. Fire Chief John Speakman and Chief Master Sgt. Michael Beck, 349th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Chief, are justifiably proud of the program they have built. It got the

  • Travis simulators prepare aircrew

     Travis utilizes numerous simulators for training purposes compatible with the C-5 Galaxy, KC-10 Extender and C-17 Globemaster III aircraft.The simulators vary in size and technological advancement, but remain effective in saving the Air Force man hours and unnecessary costs."The values of

  • Laptops give maintainers advantage

    Gone are the days of excess in the Air Force. As we usher in a new era of technology, wasteful practices are targeted and eliminated with programs like Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century and the Digital Air Wing Initiative. Practices are streamlined by cutting out any steps that are

  • Initiative brings Travis into 2012

    Born out of the Electronic Flight Bag Initiative for aircrew and intended to cut down on inefficiencies, the Digital Air Wing Initiative is now in effect at Travis.Inefficiencies are felt most where the work is taking place, whether it is repeatedly inputting data manually or attempting to find your

  • Technology improves patient care

    From the time the stethoscope was introduced in 1816, innovation has played a role in improving medical practices.While technology has improved many processes and departments at Travis' David Grant USAF Medical Center, one in particular is the Joint Radiation Oncology Center."We are tech dependent,"

  • VITA program begins for tax season

    The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program kicked off Wednesday here. The VITA program provides free income tax preparation to service members, retirees and dependents.If you are a retiree, volunteers will prepare your taxes at the tax center in the education center, Bldg. 249, Room C-114. Taxes

  • Use judgment with the advice you get

    During my time in the Air Force, I have worked for many great leaders who in turn have given me tons of advice some good and some bad. We have all met the dorm room lawyer handing out advice. During our lifetimes, there is no shortage of tips, advice and guidance offered to us. The trick is to use