• First sergeants play key leadership role

    You've heard it before, and it's true; our enlisted force is the best in the world and the envy of Air Forces around the globe. Over the years, through education, experience and leadership training, we've developed strong and highly effective leaders. Our first sergeants are at the tip of the spear

  • Back to basics ... what basics?

    Much of the recent Air Force focus and strategy revolves around a return to "the basics." That is, we are re-energizing our efforts to solidify and employ basic core technical skills rather than succumb to a "razzle-dazzle, gee-whiz" veneer that distracts users, customers and receivers (and maybe

  • Stick to Air Force core values

    Thanks to the 60th Air Mobility Wing command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Michael Williams, I recently had the privilege to speak to our Top 3 and share my thoughts on the state of our Air Force. My bottom line - our Air Force has its challenges - however, by sticking to our principles and our core

  • Know where to pour

    Everyone knows to not pour used motor oil and household chemicals into storm drains that lead to the Suisun Marsh and eventually the Pacific Ocean, because these chemicals can cause a significant amount of ecological damage. However, did you know that these liquids should also not be flushed down

  • Travis officers Dismissed

    A Travis major received eight months in confinement, a Dismissal from the Air Force, and a reprimand during court-martial proceedings here recently. He is the fourth Travis officer to be sentenced to be dismissed from the Air Force since the middle of May for unprofessional relationships. A

  • HYDRA '08 makes impression

    As they were airlifted from location to location, Gen. Arthur Lichte, Air Mobility Command commander and Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Barron, AMC command chief master sergeant, got an inside look at HYDRA '08 and came away impressed. The 615th Contingency Response Wing developed HYDRA as a comprehensive

  • Readiness foundation for success

    Personal readiness is the foundation for mission success. Without it no unit could contribute to the larger mission. The mobility processing line may be the moment of truth when it comes to unit readiness, however, the steps toward that moment began long before you packed your bag: it began when you

  • Full Stride Track Club has Travis ties

    A track squad started by Team Travis members four years ago now has children sprinting all the way to Michigan. The Full Stride Track Club is sending 19 children from the Solano County area - including seven children with ties to Travis - to the Amateur Athletic Union Junior Olympics scheduled for

  • Getting all the buzz

    A track squad started by Team Travis members four years ago now has children sprinting all the way to Michigan. The Full Stride Track Club is sending 19 children from the Solano County area - including seven children with ties to Travis - to the Amateur Athletic Union Junior Olympics scheduled for