• More focus needed to end suicides, Mullens say

    A silent killer is rapidly infiltrating the military, claiming lives at an alarming rate each year.It does not discriminate, taking aim at the young and old, male and female -- from the battle-hardened Soldier to the new recruit."It's an area that can't get enough focus right now," said Navy Adm.

  • Officials extend spouse career program deadline

    Officials have extended a spouse employment program enrollment deadline to allow more military spouses to take spring semester classes.Effective Sept. 13, spouses currently enrolled in the Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts program, commonly known as MyCAA, will be able to request financial

  • History shows AMC's strong response after Sept. 11 terrorist attacks

    If you thumb through the volumes of Air Mobility Command history, many significant events are documented. The terrorist attacks on the United States on Sept. 11, 2001, are among them. On the morning of Sept. 11, 19 Al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four commercial passenger jet airliners and

  • Citizen Airmen thank employers for support

    Sixty Northern California employers of 349th Air Mobility Wing Airmen were treated to a day honoring them Aug. 21. "Deploy your Employer" gave reservists an opportunity to subject their employers to the joys of the mobility processing line, the wear of chemical warfare gear, helmets and flak

  • Taking their shot Combat arms training keeps Airmen in its sights

    The Travis Air Force Base Combat Arms Training and Maintenance is one place almost every individual who serves on Travis can expect to visit eventually, whether it's to take a refresher course on rifles or go on an emergency deployment requiring specific training. Averaging out to more than 75,000

  • It's necessary to prepare for challenges ahead

    "Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other."--John F. KennedyOur chief of staff of the Air Force, Gen. Norton Schwartz, has said, "In our professional development, we must remain mindful of the lessons of the past while we continue to prevail everywhere our enemies choose to engage"

  • Do whatever it takes to stay safe

    SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. - As we look toward the Labor Day holiday and the end of the active summer months, I want to take a moment and tell you how very proud I am of the work you are doing here at home and around the world.Each of you is making a difference in our world every day. Whether you're

  • Base uses oil to clean solvents

    It's edible, though probably not tasty. It's easy to handle, fairly inexpensive, will last for years and will not harm humans, animals or the environment.The product is emulsified vegetable oil, or EVO, and it is one of several cutting-edge technologies the base's environmental restoration program

  • Travis Week a chance for base to say thanks

    To show it's appreciation for the continuous support from Solano County, Travis Air Force Base will celebrate Travis Week from Sept. 11 to 18 with a variety of programs, outreach efforts and community events throughout Fairfield, Vacaville, Dixon, Rio Vista, Benicia, Vallejo and Suisun City."Travis

  • Naval affairs, Base moves Navy SEAL cargo during off-site training mission

    Team Travis Airmen participated in a unique, quick response mission that had them loading U.S. Navy SEAL cargo on a refueler and took them to North Island Naval Base in San Diego and Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii.To accomplish the mission, the 60th Operations Group paired with the 615th Contingency