• Service Before Self

    Happy New Year Team Travis. What a year our installation had in 2008 - from "perfection" on the Unit Compliance Inspection and the Logistics Standardization Evaluation Program, to a hugely successful air show, and the monumental movement of passengers, cargo and fuel as part of our daily mission in

  • When freedom of speech was outlawed ... The Alien and Sedition Acts

    Under the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, it is clearly defined that Congress shall make no law prohibiting the establishment of religion, freedom of speech or of the press and the right of the people to assemble peaceably. Despite being ratified into law in 1791, it would only be seven

  • In remembrance: Master Sgt. Daniel Webster

    Master Sgt. Daniel Webster, 21st Airlift Squadron first sergeant, passed away Jan. 12 as a result of a heart attack at David Grant USAF Medical Center. Sergeant Webster was born May 6, 1964 on Ramey Air Force Base, Puerto Rico and joined the Air Force May 20, 1985. He is survived by his wife

  • AFSA: Voice of our Airmen

    Team Travis tonight we'll recognize our local Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter's Best of the best for 2008; Airman and NCO categories. Recognizing these proud Americans will stimulate professional pride in both them and those that witness celebration. These Airmen have demonstrated their

  • Darfur airlift operations begin

    The Air Force has begun airlifting Rwandan peacekeeping equipment and supplies from Kigali to the Darfur Region of Sudan as part of the United Nations-Africa Union peacekeeping mission. The first mission was completed today by the "Spirit of The Golden Gate," a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft deployed

  • Why I serve

    As I approach my 27th year in the world's finest Air Force, I am often asked why I have chosen to stay in the service for so long. To me it's an easy and obvious answer. I stay for the same reason I first joined: I get the privilege of serving with the finest group of professionals I've ever known.

  • DGMC declares "down day"

    "Down day." A simple, two-word phrase worth its weight in gold to any military servicemember. The staff of David Grant USAF Medical Center will be treated to a rare occurrence Jan. 30. While other base units and military personnel have typically experienced a short-notice down day each year at

  • Travis Airman Passes Away

    A 44-year-old active-duty Airman was pronounced dead at approximately 12:30 p.m. at the David Grant USAF Medical Center Jan. 12. Master Sgt. Daniel Webster, 21st Airlift Squadron first sergeant, passed away due to a heart attack. "Team Travis has suffered an incredible loss," said Col. Mark Dillon,

  • Voluntary Protection Program - Meaningful employee involvement

    Being ones own safety manager is a key component of the Voluntary Protection Program. VPP is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recognition program aimed at improving workplace safety and reducing injuries and illness. Start by gaining an awareness of the safety and health hazards in

  • Air Force officials announce promotions to lieutenant colonel

    The following Team Travis majors have been selected for promotion to lieutenant colonel:Gregory Goar, 60th Air Mobility Wing Matthew Jefson, 60th Civil Engineer Squadron John Knack, 660th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Jeffrey Payne, 6th Air Refueling Squadron Robert Sylvester, 60th Communications