• Remembering the golden rules

    Have you ever had one of those days (or weeks) when you thought how much simpler life was when you were a kid? Some of the rules we learned as kids still apply to us as adults. Robert Fulghum, in his book All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten, says some of the things he learned as a

  • Red Cross to begin Dental Assistant Training program

    The American Red Cross is once again offering its Dental Assistant Training program. The program is a career development opportunity held at the David Grant USAF Medical Center's Arthur J. Sachsel Dental Clinic. "This training has been a great experience for me because in a short period of time, I

  • DGMC to host Nurse/Tech Week

    Beginning May 7, the David Grant USAF Medical Center will celebrate National Nurse and Medical Technician Appreciation Week. Under the theme of "You Can Bet on Us," the 60th Medical Group will honor the 263 nurses and 298 medical technicians who quietly demonstrate their dedication, commitment and

  • Band of the Golden West rocks the house

    Of the many military bands in existence, it is the USAF Band of the Golden West that represents Team Travis. The Air Force Band of the Golden West, like the whole Air Force band program, traces its roots to the 1940's during World War II, when the Air Force was still part of the Army. At that time,

  • Airman wins Air Force Enlisted IMA of the Year

    The Travis Individual Mobilization Augmentee of the Year awards were announced recently naming a Travis Airman the Enlisted IMA of the Year. Special Agent Denny Wood, Air Force Office of Special Investigations special agent, won in the enlisted category of the award. The award is earned through an

  • Planning ahead can ensure success

    Planning ahead for personal and professional success is important! Last week we were very fortunate to host Col. James Miner and Chief Master Sgt. Marcus Hadeed from Air Mobility Command's Airmen Development and Sustainment Office who visited Travis as part of the Force Development Road Show. During

  • Customs, courtesies demostrate pride in self, service

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

  • Can change be good in the AF?

    A wise man once said to me "only a baby with a dirty diaper likes change." However, every one of us, from the Airmen turning the wrenches to the general briefing the President, knows that change is a constant in the Air Force today. We have all been briefed on manpower reductions and Air Force Smart

  • Warrior of the Week: Airman Kristen Rohrer

    Squadron: 60th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs Duty title: Staff writer Time in service: eight months Hometown: Fairfield, Calif. Goals: "To go to school to obtain my associates degree as a dental tech. by the time my four-year enlistment is up and eventually get my Bachelors degree. Also buy a