• MySpace, Facebook, more pose challenge

    As even the need for the provisional Air Force Cyber Command demonstrates, the World Wide Web is a frontier which presents a fresh batch of security challenges. One difficulty is vulnerability through exposure -- social-engineering spots as well as sites featuring user-generated content can often

  • Master Sgt. takes Icon crown

    Just a week after 25-year-old David Cook emerged as the victor of the seventh season of Fox's hit reality TV show "American Idol," it was a master sergeant with the 570th Contingency Response Group who vaulted to the top of the competition locally. Master Sgt. Rob Martin captured the crown May 28

  • PCS a chance to reflect

    Summer is traditionally the peak time for military transitions, and this season will be extremely hectic for Team Travis as many of our key Wing leaders will be transitioning in and out. Once again, we hail incoming personnel and farewell outbound teammates, and attend numerous retirement

  • Customs and courtesies convey respect

    Growing up as a young lad in the South, my mom and grandmother insisted upon two things: first, always be courteous and polite; second, it was customary to be respectful...especially toward my elders. As I reflect back on the values and beliefs those two influential women instilled upon me, I now

  • Protecting our ultimate resource

    Each and every one of you is extremely important to your personal friends and family, your Air Force friends and family, as well as Team Travis' mission. It's important that we constantly look for things that jeopardize our personal and professional well being, hence our efforts on safety. We kicked

  • Safety an important part of summertime fun

    Slow down ... what's your hurry! Yes, it's Friday and the weather is beautiful; nevertheless, I'm certain that where ever or what ever you're rushing to will be there if you take your time and arrive safely. Typically most accidents occur when we're not aware of our surroundings because we are

  • Feeback is force multiplier

    Last Wednesday night ushered in the fun-filled Luau style Asian-Pacific American Heritage Banquet at the Delta Breeze Club, and what a great event! Talented performers, from our three Travis Icon contest finalists, the Chinese Dragon Dancers, the Samoa Fia Fia performers and the ever-energetic

  • Fitness programs help out Airmen

    The Air Force requires every Airman be Fit to Fight, but many dread the thought of a PT test and have difficulty passing due to poor fitness and nutrition. Enter the Body Composition Improvement and Fitness Improvement Programs run by the Health and Wellness Center. "The Body Composition Improvement