• Airmen need to help one another

    This week Air Mobility Command took a day to stand down daily operations and discuss the importance of the wingman concept and its applicability to ensuring that we, as Airmen, are taking care of and looking out for each other 24/7 365. This stand down was directed due to the steep increase in

  • Carry Our Nation’s Flag Proudly

    Every so often, I am reminded of what it means to be an Airman in today's Air Force ... what it means to step up and carry our nation's flag. It is not an easy job, it is not always glamorous and the fact is we are a nation at war. However, when we volunteered, we all swore an oath in front of our

  • Breeze a factor for base

    Recent weather has been confusing, with rain and thunderstorms April 29 conflicting with high temperatures reaching 80 just a few days later.As the calendar crawls forward and spring turns into summer, the rise in temperatures comes with a phenomenon highly familiar to those in the weather flight at

  • Travis sergeant featured in recital

    Tech. Sgt. Mechele Newell is passionate about science and music. But it's her passion for classical music that will be on display May 7 when Ms. Alina's Music Studio presents the sixth annual performance of "The Ride of Enchantment."The show, which is free and open to the public, takes place at 6:30

  • Temporary closure, partial re-routing of DGMC second floor underway

    Visitors to David Grant USAF Medical Center are normally accustomed to making a simple left turn at the elevators upon reaching the second floor on the north side of the facility for clinics and laboratory work. Lately, they have been reminding themselves to "zig" instead of "zag" until mid-May.As

  • Wingman Stand Down

    To all AMC Airmen,First, let me say how proud I am of you and for all your contributions to our nation and this Command. Every member of the AMC family is vitally important to our team and to the success of our mission. Unfortunately, we have recently lost many of our teammates due to an alarming

  • Nighttime operations face vision, communication challenges

    On television, operating through the green veil of night vision looks glamorous, but through Phase III night vision goggle training members of the 60th Aerial Port Squadron and 615th Contingency Response Wing are realizing the challenges that come with working under the cover of darkness.Limited

  • Modern Airman making history

    First, let me express my heartfelt appreciation to our Team Travis warriors for continuously answering the nation's call to serve. Over the past six months in command I've had the pleasure of meeting so many of you, and in our short conversations, I am reminded of the tremendous sacrifices you and

  • DGMC hosts Occupational Therapy Open House

    Occupational therapy enables people of all ages to live life to its fullest by helping them promote health, prevent or live better with injury, illness or disability. It is a practice deeply rooted in science and is evidence-based, meaning that the plan designed for each individual is supported by