• DGMC flu vaccine update

    David Grant USAF Medical Center has temporarily experienced a shortage of the seasonal flu vaccine. Seasonal flu vaccine is still available for those aged 6 to 35-months in the Pediatrics and/or Allergy/Immunizations clinics. However, DGMC's Immunization clinic has received another allotment of the

  • Travis soccer team takes crown at annual Defender Cup

    Airman 1st Class Brent Morrison used his legs to keep the Defender Cup in the hands of the Armed Forces. When the championship battle came down to penalty kicks, Airman Morrison kicked a shot that sailed into the back of the net, giving the Travis Football Club a 6-5 victory earlier this month in

  • Saturday is Make a Difference Day

    As an initiative for Year of the Air Force Family, military members, family members, retirees and Department of Defense employees are encouraged to participate in Make A Difference Day on Saturday. The national event is the most encompassing national day of helping others--a celebration of neighbors

  • Halloween Fire Safety Tips

    Did you know? Decorations are the first thing to ignite in more than 1,000 reported home fires each year? Halloween can be a fun and spooky time of year for kids. Make trick-or-treating safe for your little monsters with a few easy safety tips. >>> Buy only costumes, wigs and props labeled

  • Executive order bans texting while driving for federal employees

    In an executive order issued Oct. 1, President Barack Obama banned federal employees from text messaging while behind the wheel on government business. "With nearly 3 million civilian employees, the federal government can and should demonstrate leadership in reducing the dangers of text messaging

  • Simple Dental Tips to Help Improve Oral Health

    October is national dental hygiene month. Dental health is one of the most neglected parts of the human body. Unhealthy teeth and gums can cause serious health concerns for your overall health, as well as affect your ability to chew and speak. Staff Sgt. Marylyn Bergmann, dental hygienist for the

  • ORI mythbusters

    There's a popular show called Mythbusters which takes a common held belief and either proves it to be true or "busts" it as a myth. One example of this was when they investigated quicksand. A common belief they investigated was that if someone walked into a patch of quicksand, they would get

  • EOD Flight: Always ready, ever vigilant

    "Captain, I'll take the right side of the room, you take the left side and we'll meet at his bed," Staff Sgt. Daniel Fye, my team leader, instructed me while searching one of many extravagantly plush penthouse suites at the Beverly Hilton. "Since this is your first time, remember, this is HIS room,