• Last C-5B upgraded with modern avionics

    The last C-5B Galaxy to be upgraded under the Avionics Modernization Program was delivered in a ceremony Aug. 25. Col. Robert Swain, commander of the 439 Airlift Wing, Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass., accepted the aircraft for his wing. "It is a great occasion to be a part of another milestone in

  • Air Force birthday is an opportunity to recognize 62 years of success

    On Sept. 18, 1947, our Air Force became a separate branch of the military. Since then our unequalled accomplishments have helped provide a beacon of hope for men, women, and children all over the world. Throughout our command's rich history, we have evolved from Air Transportation Command to Air

  • Mud run begins Air Force Week Sacramento

    Air Force Week Sacramento kicked off with a splash Sept. 5 as thousands of people participated in the 10th annual Mather Mud Run at Hagan Community Park here. Air Force Week Sacramento is designed to expose the local population to the incredible power and capabilities of the Air Force and strengthen

  • 'VECTOR' in the home stretch

    Team Travis is now in the home stretch to our upcoming Operational Readiness Inspection. We are in the final stages of completing our last dress rehearsal before the final show in October. Our team's focus is to capitalize on every tool in our arsenal to demonstrate to the Air Mobility Command

  • July Law and Order

    Law and Order is a monthly feature detailing the previous month's military justice matters at Travis. Publicizing this information fosters an atmosphere of good order and discipline by demonstrating how the military enforces standards of conduct. This feature also serves to educate and inform the

  • Tree experiment may help clean up groundwater

    There is a special grove of trees on the western side of the base that some individuals hope become part of a large groundwater cleanup effort. In 1998, the base began a long-term study involving the planting of 480 red iron-bark eucalyptus trees over solvent-contaminated groundwater. The source of

  • JAG corps announces law school programs

    Applications for the Funded Legal Education Program and Excess Leave Program are being accepted next year. Interested officers are encouraged to compete. "Our Air Force missions are constantly changing, and commanders deserve to have access to legal advisors with a broad background of military

  • DGMC offers advice on West Nile virus

    As we approach the Labor Day weekend and the end of summer, it's important for Team Travis to be aware we are still in the midst of the West Nile virus season. In Northern California, as the weather cools, mosquitoes will be out in higher numbers and with that comes an increased risk for

  • Make Labor Day fire safety a priority

    An exciting time of the year has finally arrived. Headlined by a four-day weekend, Labor Day is a time for family and friends to gather together. Although traditional festivities include a street parade to exhibit to the public the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations,