• DGMC nabs 60 AMC level awards

    Christmas came early for 60 people assigned to the David Grant USAF Medical Center as Air Mobility Command announced Dec. 16 the command award winners for the Air Force Medical Service Annual Awards Program.In a message from Gen. Raymond E. Johns Jr., AMC commander, DGMC units, individuals and

  • Fisher House helps families

    The Travis Fisher House offers housing support to families with members receiving extended medical care at David Grant USAF Medical Center, whether active duty or retired. The facility here is part of a unique private-public partnership that supports America's military. The house allows family

  • Fitness regulation changes based on Airmen's feedback

    As Air Force officials continue to sculpt their fitness program based on Airmen's feedback, service officials issued an AF Guidance Memorandum here Dec. 20 that provides policy changes to AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program, with an implementation date of Jan. 1, 2011. Compliance with the program is

  • Smog check needed for out-of-state cars

    Travis- civilian and military employees, who drive privately owned, out-of-state registered vehicles on base are required to show proof that the vehicle has passed the California enhanced smog check and obtain a base decal for each vehicle. As of Jan. 3, the decal can be obtained from the 60th Civil

  • Perseverance - changes can only happen with you

    You asked me about my thoughts. Do you really want to hear what I have to say? That was my response when asked to write something in this months' issue of the Tailwind. I felt how Chief Master Sgt. Kathleen Buckner said she felt in the first paragraph of her piece in the December 2010 issue of the

  • 2010: A look back...2011: A look ahead

    Happy New Year Team Travis and welcome back to what promises to be a very exciting and dynamic year at Travis AFB! There is no doubt 2010 was a banner year for our Travis family, and thanks to everyone's diligence and planning, we ushered in 2011 on the right note with no DUIs or mishaps. To

  • Base aids Toys for Tots

    Volunteers from the 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 14 recently pooled their efforts together to gather more than 7,000 toys to donate to needy families and charities. The detachment has coordinated 'Toys for Tots' collection distribution and points throughout Solano County for 34 years."The

  • AMC Commander: Celebrate the holidays, reflect on a great year and be safe

    As we look forward to this holiday season and the upcoming New Year, it's time to reflect on the year gone by. It's been an incredibly busy one for Air Mobility Command. You have performed magnificently...rising to meet the challenges head on to deliver hope, fuel the fight and save lives -- I