• 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

  • KC-10s 20 years deployed, 30 years operational

    On the 17th of January, 2011, the KC-10 "Extender" aircraft will mark continuous deployment for 20 years--24 hours a day/7days a week/365 days a year-- to the Middle East in support of combat operations. Along with the aircraft, both aircrews and maintainers have been deployed with it. The KC-10

  • Become a better Airman in 2011

    By any measure, 2010 was a banner year for Team Travis. The operations tempo throughout the year was staggering yet our Airmen, civilians, partners and families were consistently up to the task. As we look back and assess how we did, it quickly becomes obvious that the team set and maintained very

  • 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