• 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,

  • 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,