• New MPS greeting process implemented

    The Military Personnel Section has implemented a new greeting process to improve our customer service and reduce wait time. The first location for all customers requiring assistance from any section of the MPS will be the MPS First Stop desk located in Bldg. 381, Wing C. This first contact can be

  • Children invited to Crocodile Dock

    A summer children's event called Crocodile Dock will be hosted at Chapel Center from Aug. 3 through 7. Children jump into bayou fun at Crocodile Dock where they participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing songs, play team-building games, dig into yummy treats, experience electrifying

  • In remembrance: Senior Airman Randy Waite

    Senior Airman Randy D. Waite II, 660th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, passed away May 23 as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Airman Waite was born July 14, 1987 in Sacramento, Calif., joined the Air Force Sept. 27, 2005. He is survived by his father, mother and sister. "Airman Waite was a

  • Red Cross Dental Assistant Program offered at DGMC

    The American Red Cross Dental Assistant Volunteer Training program sponsored in conjunction with the Arthur J. Sachsel Dental Clinic at the David Grant USAF Medical Center is offering an opportunity for a training and development career that's portable and one which is important to so many military

  • Critical Days of Summer kicks off

    In a sincere effort to save lives and prevent accidents, Air Mobility Command's commander urges Airmen to get "Back to Basics at Home and Work" - the theme of this year's 101 Critical Days of Summer campaign. "We must ensure that everything we do, on and off duty, is completely thought through -

  • Safeguard health, stop smoking

    After paying tribute to fallen servicemembers on Memorial Day, we also want to remember to safeguard the health of those who follow in their footsteps. Many who survived World War II and other battlefields, became smokers who died prematurely from smoking-related illnesses: cancer, heart disease and

  • Memorials to remember

    It has only been a few days since our country finished celebrating Memorial Day. It is on this day we honor our fallen heroes past, present and future. On the corner of Burgan Avenue and Travis Boulevard here on base, is Colonel Coe's Corner. It is directly opposite from the Golden Bear and the

  • Black Valley Gnat: base pests

    Team Travis has its share of insect challenges. The current pest problem involves the "no see um" insect called the Black Valley Gnat, which is a small biting fly that measures up to 1/16 of an inch (three to six millimeters) in length and is black in color in the adult stage. They are also known as

  • Travis EOD warriors – local heroes

    "Rendering safe" Improvised Explosive Devices in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom, members of Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams throughout the Area of Responsibility are credited with saving thousands of lives. But while the mission names and terrain may change, the risk and reward