• Don't discount base appearance

    Did you know Travis is often referred to as Air Mobility Command's Crown Jewel? You have to admit, we've got one of the nicest-looking bases in AMC, and yes even in the Air Force. It takes a lot of hard work and a fair amount of money to pull this off, but the results absolutely show. But do you

  • Fueling the Fight for Global Reach ...The KC-10 and KC-135 Refuelers

    It has been more than 80 years since the Question Mark mission took place Jan. 7, 1929 and became the first complete in-flight refueling between two aircraft. The success of the United States Army Air Service was the stepping stone for today's refueling missions that take place every day anywhere in

  • A glimpse at the many sides of alcohol consumption

    A glass of wine with dinner or a champagne toast are nothing out of the ordinary. Social drinking is widely accepted but also an opportunity for excessive alcohol use. Alcohol use and abuse has long been a concern of the Department of Defense. According to the Centers for Disease Control and

  • Air Force Week Sacramento to run Sept. 5 through 13

    Air Force Week Sacramento will run from Sept. 5 through 13 at various locations throughout Sacramento, Calif. Although Air Force Week begins Sept. 5, festivities are set to begin Sept. 6 with a performance by Tops In Blue, the Air Force's premier entertainment showcase, at the State Fair. A

  • Foundation in fundamentals

    I was recently deployed and while there I watched my share of "Armed Forces News Sports" television. I am not normally a big extreme-games fan, so I am not an expert in what they do; but I was fascinated by the "X-Game Minutes" during commercials. Every time I watched those commercials, I stopped

  • Air Force Assistance Fund: Helping the Air Force family, Part 3

    In this week's segment supporting the Air Force Assistance Fund drive, we're going to continue our discussion about the different charities that benefit from this campaign. Today let's talk about the General and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay Foundation. Established in 1987, the General and Mrs. Curtis E.

  • Air Force Week Sacramento details released

    Air Force Week Sacramento will run from Sept. 5 through 13 at various locations throughout Sacramento, Calif. Although Air Force Week begins Sept. 5, festivities are set to begin Sept. 6 with a performance by Tops In Blue, the Air Force's premier entertainment showcase, at the State Fair. A

  • Take time out for what drives you

    Last week, members of Congress and the national media criticized President Obama for participating in "March Madness." How could the President of the United States, in the middle of two wars and an economic crisis take time out to complete a basketball tournament bracket? With folks losing their