• AGE member earns $30k for innovation

    Some say a bright idea is worth a thousand words, but one Team Travis member's bright idea not only helped improve the operations of his office, but earned him a pay check.Recently, Robert Rayborn, 60th Aerospace Ground Equipment technician, submitted three items into the Zero-Overpricing Program,

  • Travis chips in all over the globe

    As commanders we often get to share the stories about our extraordinary Airmen and the outstanding jobs they do on a daily basis. I recently received a letter from U.S. Navy Capt. S.P. McInerney, 17 Carrier Air Wing commander, aboard the USS. Carl Vinson, who expressed his sincere appreciation for a

  • 05/12/2011 - Media Advisory: Retiree Appreciation Day

    Military retirees across northern California will be honored at Travis during Retiree Appreciation Day, May 14, 2011. This event features multiple health and wellness displays and demonstrations from a variety of organizations.Experts from David Grant USAF Medical Center will present a series of

  • Three things key factors in promoting Airmen

    As a chief, the most overarching question I get from Airmen is "How do I get promoted?" While there are many steps that have to happen, outside of the obvious requirements such as time in grade, time in service, performance reports and decorations, I want to focus on three areas that make all the

  • Week presents base with 'perfect storm'

    Unknown and unseen by the American public, but for one week in March, it seems we were everything to everyone. We answered the call and met every tasking the American people expect of their military. With little fanfare or notice to the American population, except those we touched, we did our job

  • Occupational therapists aid during rehabilitation

    For members of the Occupational Therapy Clinic at David Grant USAF Medical Center, patients with optimism are hard to come by. Trainers and technicians in the OT clinic invest time and effort into each patient, coaching and providing optimism through rigorous rehabilitation programs that are often

  • Travis CEMIRT inspects, repairs 17 generators for use in Japan

    Recently, the Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency's Civil Engineer Maintenance Inspection Repair Team located at Travis Air Force Base was tasked to inspect and repair 17 generators, which will be used to offset the power use of Yokota and Misawa Air Bases, Japan.Due to the devastating

  • Drug test Administer meets new people daily

    For Airmen and civilians at Travis and throughout the Air Force, a urinalysis test is arguably the most dreaded event. "The hardest part about coming in for a urinalysis test is doing it with a smile," said Edmund Diaz, 60th Medical Operations Squadron drug testing program administrative manager.

  • Neptune Falcon operation shows capabilities of aircraft

    This year marks the 30th anniversary of one of the Air Force's most formidable weapons systems.The KC-10 Extender is an Air Mobility Command advanced tanker and cargo aircraft asset, designed to provide increased global mobility for U.S. Armed Forces. While the KC-10's primary mission is aerial

  • Bullying a part of child abuse prevention

    April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect. The staff of David Grant USAF Medical Center's family advocacy program will take time to address a concern, which has gained significant media attention in the recent past: bullying. Bullying is a form of