• Remember when ... Operation Nickel Grass

    The United States Air Force has proven in 61 years that it can move troops, supplies and equipment anywhere in the world when called upon. The Berlin Airlift presented the first airlift challenge to the Air Force in 1948. The service met and overcame that challenge, while preventing a war with the

  • Travis soccer team places fourth at AF tournament

    Fighting through injuries and the loss of their leading goal scorer the Travis Air Force Base soccer team finished fourth out at the annual "Defenders Cup" soccer tournament Columbus Day weekend at Lackland AFB, Texas. The team's run ended in the quarterfinals, in a hard-fought game against

  • Travisville Park receives makeover

    As Team Travis prepares to compete for the Commander-in-Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence on the Air Force level, they are still reaping the benefits of the award they received from last year's competition. Members of the 60th Civil Engineering Squadron Prime Base Expeditionary

  • Outdoor Recreation seeks winter drivers

    The Outdoor Recreation facility is seeking drivers for its wintertime skiing program. The facility, which recently decreased its hours in accordance with the change of the seasons, is hosting a meeting Nov. 19 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Outdoor Recreation for those interested in driving skiers to the

  • AFRC provides foreclosure guidance

    Among the current financial crisis that has affected almost every American recently, there is another dilemma looming for current and former homeowners called foreclosure. California is one of six states that account for more than 60 percent of all foreclosures in the U.S. today. California

  • DGMC transforms to 3-D cardiac ultrasound imaging technology

    In an effort to modernize Air Force medical equipment and optimize military medical services to better meet or exceed the needs of the 21st century, the Cardiovascular Diagnostic department at David Grant USAF Medical Center has acquired the iE33 cardiac ultrasound system from an international

  • Letter from a veteran, letter to a veteran

    Upon returning to my office after a six-day trip, I found a lot of paperwork waiting for me. I sifted through the performance reports and decorations to be reviewed and signed, the security badge paperwork and a folder full of birthday cards that I needed to sign and deliver. At the bottom of the

  • Remember role in back to basics approach

    Last week Col. Dillon and I attended Phoenix Rally at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Phoenix Rally is an event where Gen. Arthur Lichte, Air Mobility Command commander, invites his wing commanders in to discuss current and future challenges/endeavors impacting AMC and our Air Force. General Lichte

  • Teamwork wins today’s fight

    The message from our Chief of Staff is clear and right on target ..."It doesn't matter what discipline you are in, what you have or what specialty you share--everybody matters; everybody contributes." To paraphrase Gen. Schwartz, teamwork is essential to winning today's fight. Travis mobility

  • In Remembrance: Maj. (Dr.) Karsten Munck

    Maj. (Dr.) Karsten Munck, 60th Surgical Operation Squadron, passed away Oct. 20 from a medical condition developing two weeks after a surgical procedure conducted at an off-base medical facility. Maj. Munck was born June 4, 1970, in Copenhagen, Denmark. A naturalized citizen, he joined the Air Force