• DGMC presented VPP "STAR" status, flag by OSHA

    The stars will descend on David Grant USAF Medical Center April 9, along with local officials and community leaders from surrounding Solano County and Team Travis is invited to the afternoon ceremony.Lt. Gen. Rusty M. Findley II, vice commander, Air Mobility Command; Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Thomas Loftus,

  • Knowing when to lead and when to follow

    Many of us spend a large portion of our day as a follower and very little time filling a traditional leadership role. Yet the Air Force invests a lot of time and money with the hope of making us great leaders with little attention given to the art of followership. Why do you suppose that is? In most

  • What you do reflects who you are

    The decisions you make in all facets of everyday life say so much about who you are as a person. Regardless of where you fit within society and the Air Force family, your actions reflect positively or negatively on you and those closest to you. So why do people make good and bad decisions? First,

  • AMC celebrates Outstanding Airmen of the Year

    Air Mobility Command's Outstanding Airmen and First Sergeant of the Year banquet April 8 will recognize 12 finalists who represent the best of the best in AMC.During the banquet one Airman from each of three categories - Airman, NCO and Senior NCO - will be chosen to represent AMC during the Air

  • Stress: Thriving in the midst of chaos

    Stress is perceived as a negative emotion that leads to high blood pressure, ulcers, and/or sleepless nights -- basically something to be avoided or medicated. In recent decades, researchers surmised exposing children and adults to stress would be harmful by causing increased anxiety, decreased

  • Track program helps children stay healthy

    The Travis Flyers' track program encourages children and young adults to maintain a healthy lifestyle through using running as a method of developing the young body.Helping develop the young athletes is Richard Burke, a U.S.A Track and Field endurance coach, who is dedicated to achieving great

  • Peak a place to unwind

    The Peak Internet Cafe, located directly outside the dorms, is a place for young servicemembers to socialize and have fun in an environment specifically designed for them.The café is hosted by Travis' Chapel One as a free, safe environment for Airmen to have fun close to home. "I want a place for

  • Recycling contest celebrates Earth Day 2010

    To promote active recycling, the 60 Civil Engineer Squadron's Asset Management Flight Office is turning recyclable trash into a valuable commodity. From April 5 through April 30, the flight office will conduct its 12th annual Recycling Contest in conjunction with Travis' Earth Day 2010 program. This

  • Fitness: Let's stay on message

    We have a challenging new fitness program that is upon us! The message is pretty darn clear: the Air Force expects a leaner and fitter Airman.I cannot be watching over what my people eat 24/7, nor can I be jogging beside Airmen every day, coaxing them to jog faster. Believe me, I have tried

  • Spring home fire safety

    Spring has finally arrived, and thoughts may be turning to that dreaded annual ritual of spring cleaning. After taking a walk through the house and getting that "hunny-do list" together, please take a few moments to read the following safety tips to make this spring cleanup a fire-safe one!Inside