• Voluntary Protection Program Halloween safety

    As Halloween approaches, many of us who share in the festivities prepare for an exciting evening of trick-or-treating. We get our children more excited than they already are and spend countless hours creating the best costume on the planet. As the evening approaches in your neighborhood, we ask that

  • New appearance for Travis civilian police force

    If you've seen Travis' civilian patrolman on the streets, you may have noticed them wearing the standard BDU uniform with police shoulder patches and blue ball caps. They've recently updated their look with a distinctive navy blue uniform which more closely resembles that of other civilian police

  • The hard way

    What the Air Force does is dangerous business, but we manage the risk. You've heard this process called operational risk management, but it's more than common sense, it's a mindset and a culture all Airmen must develop and promote. There are two ways to develop a safety mindset; experience and

  • Fourth down and goal

    Team ... we use this word often. We use the term "Team Travis" to describe the relationship with all the partners in the base community, but what does it really mean? Let's use an analogy. I know many are football fans so here is the comparison. As with any football team, you need a good offense,

  • Team Travis to roll up sleeves for blood drive

    Schools are back in session, summer is a memory, and local blood drives continue in full swing this October. Patients who are missing delightful autumn changes and Halloween displays while they battle cancer, injuries, burns, and blood disorders are counting on blood donors. Every community member

  • DGMC gears up for two flu seasons

    David Grant USAF Medical Center's Immunization clinic is ramping up to prepare Team Travis for what promises to be a double whammy during the 2009-2010 flu season. Two types of flu -- the usual seasonal influenza, and the novel H1N1, also known as swine flu, are currently in circulation. Each will

  • Is your mouth prepared for fall sports?

    A properly fitted mouth guard is an important piece of athletic gear that can protect your teeth and smile. They should be considered a standard piece of one's athletic gear from an early age. Mouth guards help buffer an impact or blow that otherwise could cause broken teeth, jaw injuries or cuts to

  • DGMC begins major moves

    The nursery school game of musical chairs has become a high art form at David Grant USAF Medical Center. Key offices and customer service centers have begun the process of moving from familiar locations to temporary locales and uncharted territories throughout the huge facility. All the moves are in