• Understanding Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur

    Hag Sameach ... Happy holidays to our Jewish brothers and sisters!Thursday marked the beginning of the highest holy days in Judaism: Rosh Hashanah. The word literally means "head of the year." Rosh Hashanah is the first of the high holidays or Yamim Noraim, which means days of awe in Hebrew,

  • 18th Air Force welcomes new commander

    Lt. Gen. Mark F. Ramsay formally assumed command of the 18th Air Force from Lt. Gen. Robert R. Allardice in a change of command ceremony today at the Scott Club here. "The flag that we're passing today is significant ... it's the flag, it's the guidon, it's the colors of the Eighteenth Air Force,"

  • AF announces civilian early retirement, separation incentive options

    The Air Force is implementing civilian Voluntary Early Retirement Authority and Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay programs, Air Force officials announced today."Our goal with these programs is to mitigate the impact of reduced fiscal year 2012 funding on our permanent civilian workforce," said Maj.

  • Working to find balance in an unbalanced world

    Whether you are a "glass half empty" or "glass half full" individual, American culture can quickly create unbalanced lives. Stress, whether financial, work related, family, relationships or sickness, can create an imbalance. Our culture doesn't promote healthy whole persons, but rather, quick fixes,

  • Dream machine kiosks reward recycling at Travis

    Dreams of a greener tomorrow can become a reality today with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service's introduction of a new recycling kiosk at Travis, located in the Exchange.The Dream Machine computerized kiosks recycle empty drink cans and plastic bottles into points Airmen can redeem for select

  • Specialized services available to Travis patrons

    When people need to frame something their first inclination might be to search for a frame shop in the local phone book. When they need to order trophies or T-shirts, they might browse the internet for the cheapest place to go. When people have car problems, they might ask their friends to recommend

  • '80s a time of construction for Travis

    By the 1980s Travis had seen over four decades of service to the nation. While the previous decade saw an "aircraft revolution" on base, the 1980s would see only improved models of existing aircraft. This decade would see a "construction revolution."The building frenzy began in April 1984 with the

  • Travis runs in marathon

    Travis Airmen displayed their dedication to physical fitness Saturday at the 2011 U.S. Air Force Marathon. A total of 22 competitors from Travis ran in the various events.Capt. Charles Dehn, 6th Air Refueling Squadron , ran the full marathon and finished 26th overall with a time of 3:00:04. While

  • Members made citizens

    Three service members, each from a different military service branch, became naturalized citizens of the United States at the Airman and Family Readiness Center Sept. 16 during the Military Naturalization Ceremony.Senior Airman Adam Hamar, 940th Wing public affairs, Army Sergeant Chansophru