• Looking forward

    During the past few months, I have been honored to attend my Airmen's college graduations, promoted several Airmen to the next higher grade, and retired a master sergeant after 26 years of proud and honorable military service. These events represent significant milestones in each Airman's life and

  • Travis' reach extends around globe

    When you consider the variety of roles Team Travis Airmen perform and where they are performing them, it's truly amazing the impact our Airmen are having throughout the world. Wherever the U.S. military is engaged, you'll find Team Travis Airmen also engaged! This fact was very evident last week

  • Travis members participate in Fun Run

    The following is the list of winners from the Armed Forces Day Fun Run May 17: Women, ages 18 to 25 First: Rosamaria Valdez 17:36 Second: Melina Thomas, 20:38 Women 26 to 32 First: Kate Netterhall, 24:10 Second: Alisha Morris, 26:37 Third: Amber Milby, 26:38 Men 18 to 25 First: Antonio Valdez, 14:29

  • Words of wisdom for newest crop of NCOs

    Yesterday, I had the distinct pleasure of being the guest speaker as we hosted our Noncommissioned Officer Induction ceremony. We inducted approximately 97 new staff sergeants into the NCO tier ... congratulations to Team Travis' newest NCOs. I found myself pondering for several hours, trying to

  • Needed: mobility Airmen to showcase singing talent in 'AMC Icon' competition

    Airmen at AMC Wings and affiliate units will have the opportunity to showcase their singing talents this summer in the upcoming "AMC Icon" competition. "We're excited to offer this opportunity to showcase the vocal talent throughout the command," said Sam Parker, chief of AMC Services Resources and

  • Remembering the Sacrifices of our Fallen Heroes and their Families

    This Memorial Day I am very aware of the sacrifices being made daily by our American service men and women. My recent visit to our fine troops at Dover Air Force Base - where our fallen heroes return with dignity - was a vivid reminder of the cost of freedom. As military members, Memorial Day is

  • Three tips to be a good supervisor

    With our country at war and the fewest people we've had since the creation of our service, we need good supervisors to lead today and to develop our leaders for tomorrow. Being a good supervisor is not easy. It takes time, dedication and patience to gain a subordinate's trust, respect and loyalty to

  • DGMC celebrates National Hospital Week

    The nation's most traditional health care event unites hospitals, health care workers and communities from coast to coast, building enthusiasm and pride in the giving nature of care. Today, according to the American Hospital Association's Hospital Statistics, nearly 6,000 hospitals and over five

  • MatchUp to kick off June 1

    MatchUP, an Air Mobility Command contest designed to help increase awareness and participation in Air Force programs, services and activities, kicks off June 1 and continues through August. AMC will award more than 12,000 prizes, with cash going to the top three winners. Based on the TV game