• Celebrating Father's Day

    The history of Father's Day started in 1909 by Washington state native named Sonora Smart Dodd. While listening to a Mother's Day sermon in church one Sunday, she began to wonder why there wasn't a day celebrated for fathers as well. Her mother passed away while giving birth to her sixth child. It

  • Nature is calling: What the Outdoor Recreation Center can do for you

    Do you ever find yourself wondering what kinds of outdoor activities there are to do in Northern California? You might be surprised at what nature has to offer. From the coast to Reno, to the rivers, there are many magnificent places to explore. But where do you go for information, equipment and

  • Need good communication? Listen up!

    Last week, I was fortunate to participate in the 60th Maintenance Group's first Maintenance Resource Management course. This course is being spooled up for instruction to all maintainers and may be adopted by Air Mobility Command and broadened to other career fields in the wing. Modeled off the

  • Controlled burn scheduled at Travis AFB

    Travis Air Force Base plans to conduct a controlled burn on the northwestern corner of the base later this month in order to enhance endangered species habitat. The exact date of the burn will be dependent upon wind and weather conditions, but is planned for sometime between June 13 and July 13. The

  • C-5 Isochronal inspections move to Dover AFB

    The men and women of the 60th and 349th Equipment Maintenance Squadrons witnessed the end of an era roll out with a C-5 Galaxy from the bay doors June 1. As a result of the Total Force Isochronal consolidation, the isochronal inspections performed on Travis' entire fleet of C-5 Galaxies have moved

  • The value of effective leadership

    As members of today's military we have all learned the value of effective leadership. In our business, with people constantly deploying, going TDY or moving, it's imperative that we always ensure someone is ready to step up and lead. This reminds me of a powerful story. In the 1800s, buffalo hunters

  • Supervisors must rise to the challenge

    Have you seen a technical sergeant, journeyman, or staff sergeant first-time supervisor? Where are the front-line supervisors, the staff and technical sergeants? Our Air Force desperately needs our front-line supervisors to exhibit innovative face-to-face leadership daily, enforcing standards,

  • Commander’s Action Line: Unattended children

    Question: What is the minimum age a family member child can be unattended? Is there a base policy? Answer: According to the Travis Housing Brochure, paragraph 5.2., "children, age nine and younger, may not be left alone without adult supervision. Children ages 10 to 11 may be left home three hours

  • 6th ARS remains DUI-free

    The 6th Air Refueling Squadron recently entered its eighth year of remaining DUI-free. "That's eight years of Christmas and New Year's Eve parties, Fourth of July's and 808 plus Critical Day's of Summer," said Chief Master Sgt. Bruce Zahn, 6th Air Refueling Squadron command chief. The 6th ARS'