• New security forces facility streamlines warfighter's training

    Looking to improve base security, base customers quality of life and quality of work, members of the 60th Security Forces Squadron began using their new combat arms training maintenance facility and armory Oct. 2. The $3.2 million building consolidates the CATM classroom and the armory, which were

  • Travis firefighters become four-time World Champions

    Under the lights of the original Las Vegas strip, Travis firefighters captured a fourth consecutive Scott World Firefighter Combat Challenge here. In a time of 4 minutes, 37.89 seconds, the Travis team earned the right to keep their trophy another year. "It was amazing to win the most coveted,

  • Remember those who serve this Veterans Day

    This Sunday, our nation will take time to honor you - our military veterans and the dedicated families that support them. Our nation holds your true sacrifices to such a high degree that we officially stand down our government operations for an entire day and celebrate you and those who have gone

  • Operation Nighthawk: Base leadership cracks down on DUIs

    Team Travis members who believe they can get away with drinking and driving may want to think again. Base leadership and first sergeants, along with the 60th Security Forces Squadron, initiated Operation Nighthawk, a wing leadership program used to provide a Health, Morale, and Welfare check with

  • HAWC set to kick off Great American Smokeout

    For some, there is nothing more relaxing than taking that first drag from a cigarette to help relax after a long day. However, that same long drag is subtracting years from your life. For many, the health risks associated with a smoking habit may seem distant, not affecting someone until they have

  • Travis Airman charged with AWOL

    A Travis airman first class was sentenced to a reduction to E-1, forfeiture of $867 pay for one month, and three months confinement in court-martial proceedings here in October. The Airman, assigned to the 60th Aerial Port Squadron was charged with absent without leave, a violation of Article 86 of

  • Drinking and driving kills more than your career

    Master Sgt. Sam Shahin has seen the damage drinking and driving can cause close up. Sergeant Shahin, 60th Medical Operations Squadron paramedic, has seen some unfortunate things in his line of work. One thing he said he will never forget is the first time he saw a baby die in an alcohol-related

  • Remember those who served

    This weekend Americans across the globe will pause in remembrance of those that served and continue to serve to protect and defend the security of our great nation. We will honor our Veterans; Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coastguardsmen. Veteran's Day is a day of remembrance, a day of

  • Travis Airman killed in action

    Three special agents from the Air Force Office of Special Investigations were killed in the line of duty near Balad Air Base, Iraq Nov. 1.Master Sgt. Thomas Crowell, 36, of Neosho, Mo., Staff Sgt. David Wieger, 28, of North Huntingdon, Pa. and Department of the Air Force Civilian Nathan Schuldheiss,

  • First step in being a Wingman is remembering names!

    A very good friend of mine was apprehensive of becoming a squadron commander because he said he had such a hard time remembering names, therefore it would be a challenge for him to get to know his personnel. Have you ever heard someone say, "I never forget a face ... it's names I can't