• Senate confirms Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Green to be Air Force’s 20th surgeon general

    The Senate has confirmed Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Charles Bruce Green to become the Air Force's 20th surgeon general. General Green is currently the Air Force's deputy surgeon general, a position he has held since August 2006. He will replace Lt. Gen. (Dr.) James G. Roudebush, who is retiring. General Green

  • Remember When ... Milestones of the Golden Bear

    Team Travis takes a lot of pride in the aircraft that it services and flies, but few on base have garnered as much attention as the Lockheed C-141 "Golden Bear." When the aircraft was delivered to Travis Air Force Base on April 23, 1965, it was the first operational C-141 Starlifter in the Military

  • Real men have real depression

    Cardiac disease is the leading cause of death in adult males and its presence is openly felt and discussed in homes, families and communities around the world. However, despite the estimated six million men who dea with depression, this illness that rarely gets attention until it is too late. Males

  • AFPC Spread the Word teams to brief Travis

    An Air Force Personnel Center "Spread the Word" briefing team arrives at Travis May 27. All briefings are scheduled for 8:30 a.m and 2 p.m. at the base theater. Although everyone is encouraged to attend either briefing, but in an attempt to evenly distribute the number of individuals, the 60th Air

  • Preparation Key to Mission Success

    The Operational Readiness Inspection is coming! Our proud heritage is no accident--Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen have defended freedom and justice around the world since our nation's independence. That proud heritage is due in part to preparation and exercise. Closer to

  • May is National Electrical Safety Month

    The Fire Prevention office would like to remind the public of risks associated with the use of electricity, the use of appliances, tools and amenities that make our quality of life much better. The following information provides recent statistics and safety tips to assist individuals in taking steps

  • Depression in men and women: What's the difference?

    Depression can strike anyone, but the symptoms can be dramatically different between men and women. Signs and symptoms According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly 20 million people are currently dealing with depression. Service members who may have been exposed to traumatic events

  • TRICARE publishes new Behavioral Health resource guide

    No one questions the need for medical care when someone is physically injured, but when people experience emotional problems, they may feel embarrassed and afraid to seek help when the troubling signs first surface. During Mental Health Month in May, TRICARE would like to remind beneficiaries about

  • DoD promotes military participation in World No Tobacco Day

    The last Monday in May is Memorial Day, a day set aside to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to their country. Living freedom to the fullest by reducing unnecessary health risks is one way to honor the memories of those who've died. Just around the corner from Memorial Day on

  • Wingman preparedness

    Wingman look after each other and are prepared! The wingman philosophy -- protecting someone by "watching their back" -- is synonymous with our profession and heritage. World War II and Korean War ace Col. Francis Gabreski, USAF retired, captured the wingman's importance when he said, "The wingman