• Travis aircrew to deliver humanitarian aid to Africa

    Team Travis Airmen will fly two C-17 Globemaster IIIs to Africa Jan. 10 in support of humanitarian aid operations in the Darfur region of Sudan. Travis aircrews will consist of men and women from the active-duty 60th Air Mobility Wing and the Reserve's 349th Air Mobility Wing. "We are proud to

  • The seeds of democracy in America ... The House of Burgesses

    When you think of the origins Democracy in America, what is it that first comes to mind? Is it the Albany Plan, the Virginia Bill of Rights or the Declaration of Independence? If you were thinking that the roots of American democracy were conceived in the late 1700s, then you would be 150 years

  • Freedom’s foundation

    The leadership of our founding fathers forged this great nation and the freedoms we cherish today. As men and women in the profession of arms, it is imperative we appreciate the sacrifices, determination and vision of those proud Americans who bravely founded the most flexible form of democracy the

  • Travis cost of living allowance removed from paychecks

    Travis Airmen are going to see a change to their leave and earnings statement effective January 2009. Airmen will not be receiving the CONUS COLA supplement on their paychecks which will result in a slight decrease in pay depending on the members' rank. The intent of the CONUS COLA is to provide

  • Leaders must stay committed to their Airmen

    Last night my son and I watched the National Bowl Championship Series College Football Championship Game; Oklahoma vs. Florida. As we watched the game my mind drifted and landed upon a Vince Lombardi quote, "Coaches who can outline plays on a blackboard are a dime a dozen. The ones who succeed are

  • Working with new employees: The first couple of months make the difference

    In the Air Force, we are used to people being transferred in and out of work centers. Each time it happens, there is a sense of change to the organization. Everyone is curious about the new person, just as he or she is curious about the new job and the new group. Some folks feel nervous in new

  • Stay safe and warm this winter

    It's winter again. The days are shorter, the outside temperature is lower and in some places it's cold, icy and snowy. Winter brings a change in season and a time to think about home-heating safety. Statistics show home-heating equipment causes more than 60,000 home fires and hundreds of deaths each

  • New year, new self

    As the New Year kicks off with a bang, it is the perfect time to recommit yourself to your responsibilities as an Airman. What better way than to dedicate yourself to balancing your troops, the mission and your family through mentorship. Take a close look for targets of opportunity and then go for

  • DGMC dental program to undergo accreditation visit

    Fresh on the heels of the Air Force Inspection Agency's recent Health Services Inspection and Joint Commission visit, the 60th Dental Squadron's Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency program at David Grant USAF Medical Center is scheduled to undergo an accreditation site visit March 10 by the