• DGMC opens new eye care center

    An open house for the new Ophthalmology Clinic and Laser Refractive Surgery Center was held Jan. 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. at its new location within the David Grant USAF Medical Center.The new clinic opened its doors Nov. 23, 2010 at the new location on the fourth floor near the Labor and Delivery

  • AFSO21 helps safety, resources, saves time and money

    Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century is a program designed to assist units with specific problems to save time and reduce costs using the Air Force's eight-step problem solving process. The process includes defining a problem statement, identifying performance gaps, setting an improvement

  • AFRC event looks to aid resolutions

    The Airman and Family Readiness Center held the first "New Years, New Goals" event Jan. 12, for all Airman and their families who not only want to start a New Year's resolution, but want to develop a plan to keep the resolution all year.The AFRC brought in specialists to council Airman and their

  • Fire crew shines

    For two years in a row, the Travis Fire Emergency Services Squadron has garnered the Chief Master Sgt. Ralph Sanborn award. The annual award honors Chief Master Sgt. Ralph E. Sanborn, who dedicated his 44-year career from 1943 to 1987 improving the Air Force fire protection capabilities, and is

  • Everyone has a role on Team Travis

    It's National Football League Playoff season again. As I watch teams battle to get to the Super Bowl, I notice many ways Team Travis is like a great football squad.With any team competing for a championship, there are significant victories along the way. For Team Travis, examples abound:· The 615th

  • Mentoring helps build stronger Airmen of the future

    What tool would you say is the most beneficial tool when building your career? What was best for me was learning from a mentor. A mentor is defined as "an experienced individual who shares knowledge, experience and advice with a less experienced person." Mentoring offers distinct advantages to the

  • Teamwork a key component of success

    As a child I can remember always wanting to be part of a team and a winning team at that. Whether it was the local backyard football game, organized little league baseball or the neighborhood kick-the-can game that lasted well into the evening, I wanted to be a part of a team. I think that if we're

  • It ain’t about the planes; it’s about the people

    Orient yourself towards the flightline from nearly any location on Travis and what do you see? Iron. At any given time, our ramp contains an unrivaled combination of C-5 Galaxys, KC-10 Extenders, and C-17 Globemaster IIIs accompanied by an assortment of partner unit aircraft and transient commercial

  • Travisolano—A True Partnership to Tribute

    In a time where support from the American public is ever more vital for our Airmen, Soldiers, Seamen and Marines it humbles my heart to be a part of one of the most supportive military communities ever experienced--here in Solano County. The support the seven cities of Solano provide Travis Air