• Warrior of the Week: Capt. (Dr.) Katherine Klein

     Squadron: 60th Dental Squadron Duty title: Staff General Dentist Years in service: Two Hometown: Warwick, R.I. Goals: "To provide compassionate and caring dental treatment for all military personnel." Greatest achievement: "Winning first place at the 1998 International Synchronized Figure Skating

  • What a rich experience!

    On a recent trip overseas, I had a chance to reflect on the vast experiences and opportunities we enjoy in our Air Force life. While we all joined the military for different reasons and understand the risks associated with our dedication to a secure country, our service benefits us with a very rich

  • 22nd AS participate in Relay for Life

    A team of 18 Airmen and family members from the 22nd Airlift Squadron, set off on a relay race July 21, the goal of which was to raise as much money as possible for cancer victims and to raise awareness of the disease. This "Relay for Life" reflects 24 hours in the life of a cancer patient. The

  • Keeping our children healthy

    Work out. Eat healthy. Keep fit. Today's society puts a lot of stress on adults to be healthy and fit, as we've all seen on television programs such as "The Biggest Loser" or "Celebrity Fit Club." But where are the programs that focus on children? Where are programs that help prevent obesity from

  • Team Travis trains to save lives

    "One, two, three ... down!" Four members of the 60th Medical Group Critical Care Air Transport Team prepare to lower, secure and stabilize a critically injured patient inside a KC-135 Stratotanker. This was the first training exercise of its kind that the CCATT participated in at Travis, and was an

  • AMC vice commander visits Travis, discusses VPP

    The vice commander of Air Mobility Command visited Travis July 18 to highlight the Air Force's Voluntary Protection Program. During his short visit, Lt. Gen. Christopher Kelly emphasized to unit commanders and safety staff the importance of using the industry-proven principles of VPP to reduce

  • Good luck at Rodeo Team Travis

    This Saturday, a small group of highly motivated and talented Team Travis Airmen will depart in a KC-10 Extender, C-17 Globemaster III and C-5 Galaxy to represent us next week at the Air Mobility Command Expeditionary Rodeo Competition, held at McChord Air Force Base, Wash. These fine Airmen have

  • Attention to detail makes the difference

    Have you ever noticed a sharp Airman? Have you thought about why they look sharp and what makes them different than the average Airman? Is it because they have a different uniform supplier or more time in the day to prepare? Or is it they simply pay more attention to detail? Charles Swindoll, author

  • Warrior of the Week: Staff Sgt. Joe Molina, Jr.

    Squadron: 60th Contracting Squadron Duty title: Contracting Specialist Years in service: eightHometown: Morgan Hill, Calif. Goals: "To earn a bachelor's degree in business management and to obtain a realtor's license." Greatest achievement: "My two beautiful children, Nicolas and Drew and purchasing