• Preparing for tomorrow's challenges

    Thirty-eight years ago today the first C-5 Galaxy, tail number 68-0221, arrived at Travis Air Force Base. In the nearly four decades since, the Galaxy and her Travis Airmen have carried supplies and combat-ready units across the globe in the defense of our nation. Despite its mechanical challenges,

  • Tricks to getting treats safely

    As ghouls and goblins prepare to take to the streets of Travis Air Force Base this Halloween, parents are reminded of some precautions to protect their children while trick-or-treating. "It is important that folks keep safety in mind during Halloween," said Staff Sgt. Trinity Bolman from the 60th

  • Berlin Airlift vets recognized by German government

    Veterans of the Berlin Airlift were recognized by the German government for their bravery and sacrifice at a ceremony at Travis Air Force Base, Calif. Oct. 15 celebrating the 60th anniversary of the operation and marking the opening of a six-week exhibit on the Airlift at the Travis Air

  • Taking energy conservation and environmental cleanup to the next level

    Over the last 25 years, the Air Force has devoted a lot of effort and resources to clean up soil and groundwater contamination from past industrial activities. Although the Environmental Protection Agency has overseen and supported this cleanup work and other cleanup projects across the country, it

  • Readiness leads to success

    Tragedy can strike quickly and without warning. This week marks the 19th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake, the largest to occur on the San Andreas Fault in 83 years. The 15-second quake claimed 63 lives, injured 3,757 and left 12,000 homeless. The earthquake caused severe damage across the

  • Everyones job to ensure safety, welfare of wingmen

    Team Travis, I hope you enjoyed your three-day weekend - there's nothing like a little time off to relax. Columbus Day weekend, for me, is an indicator that it will soon be time to carve the turkey, trim the tree and bring in the New Year - man how time flies when you're doing something you love! I

  • Salvia - a high you will regret

    According to Air Force Office of Special Investigations, use of the herb Salvia is prevalent in the community surrounding Travis, and some Travis Airmen are abusing this drug. In recent months, while investigating other drug offenses, Airmen have been found with Salvia in addition to other

  • Airman convicted of rape

    A Travis Airman was recently charged with a violation of Article 120, Uniform Code of Military Justice, for sexual intercourse with a woman who was substantially incapacitated and violation of Article 134, for sexual intercourse with a woman who is not his wife. He pleaded not guilty and elected to

  • Choose or loose

    Hello from Baghdad! As I find myself in my third combat zone, I could write to you about many topics; leadership ... nope, motivation ... try again, attention to detail ... not this time. I'm picking the topic I want everyone around me to have - a positive attitude. Thankfully, I see it all the time