• Farewell to Travis

    My journey began two years, nine months and 25 days ago when I drove through the Travis Air Force Base main gate for the very first time. It feels like just yesterday. For those of you who may not know, I have accepted a position that will take me to Robins Air Force Base, Ga. I am honored to be

  • DGMC researchers first in Department of Defense to test new device

    Researchers at David Grant USAF Medical Center recently became the first Department of Defense recipients of a portable heart and lung machine that is expected to revolutionize air transport of critically injured troops. The CARDIOHELP life support system is a versatile device that can temporarily

  • Beeliners transport vice president to Iraq

    A Travis C-17 Globemaster III flown by the 21st Airlift Squadron, descended Nov. 29, 2011, into Baghdad International during a top secret mission to bring the Vice President Joe Biden to Iraq for the last time before the Dec. 31, 2011, troop withdrawal. Flying completely blacked out, the experienced

  • Dogs form close bond with their handlers

    Airmen are required to pass basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base before they enter the U.S. Air Force. They are carefully chosen to serve in the Air Force based on certain qualifications.The same is true for the military working dogs at the 60th Security Forces Squadron.Puppies

  • Travis announces additional civilian workforce reductions

    Travis Air Force Base will further reduce support function costs during a second round of the Air Force Fiscal Year 2012 Civilian Workforce Restructure. On Nov. 2, 2011, the Air Force announced several adjustments to the civilian workforce-- the addition of 5,900 positions against the Air Force's

  • Lodging facility set for upgrades

    Travis lodging had a great year in 2011. While winning the Air Mobility Command Innkeeper Award, competing at Air Force-Level and earning a 97.2 percent accreditation score illustrates their commitment to excellence, they never forget to focus on the future. Taking care of our guests is the number

  • This Week in Travis History

    In January 1951, the 5th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing received its first factory-fresh RB-36D. During 1951 and 1952, the 5th SRW phased out the B-29 Superfortress, replacing it with RB-36D, E, F, and H aircraft. When the host 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing was transferred to Mountain Home Air

  • Spice is illegal

    I recently arrived at Travis in July of this year. During my initial work center briefing at the base legal office, I was briefed on a place called Empire Smoke Shop. This particular smoke shop is currently off limits to all Air Force Personnel here at Travis. The reason it is off limits: selling a