• 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

  • Base awarded $1.6M for CAF

    Air Mobility Command awarded $1.6 million to Travis Air Force Base last week for projects that are part of the architecture of Comprehensive Airmen Fitness and aimed at enhancing quality of life for every Airman."CAF is a holistic approach to caring for our people," said Col. James Jacobson, 60th

  • Comprehensive Airmen extends to civilians

    As the Air Force sets new parameters to tackle the health and wellness of our Airmen, the following discussion will not solely focus on the Comprehensive Airmen Fitness paradigm. Rather, I'd like to dig deeper into the color and make-up of our Airmen across the board and discuss much deeper issues

  • Weekend safety reminder

    As we begin to wind down the summer season, I wanted to take a moment and thank all of you for the hard work and great accomplishments Team Travis has achieved. School began this week for those who attend the base schools and this is a perfect time to remind everyone to remain vigilant for excited