• Teddy Child Watch extends hours

    The Teddy Watch program is heading into their second year of success thanks to the hard work of sponsors, staff and volunteers. The Teddy Watch program is a community project sponsored by the Armed Services YMCA, in partnership with the Airman and Family Readiness Center and the David Grant USAF

  • Capt. Amanda Evans wins Air Force level award

    The 2006 Air Force Financial Management and Comptroller Annual Awards were recently announced, naming a Travis captain the Financial Analysis Officer of the Year. Capt. Amanda Evans, Financial Management Analysis flight commander, earned the award based on an overview of her total accomplishments,

  • Violence in the home affects children's development

    Children who witness violence between adults in their home present a public health problem of tremendous proportions. Current findings suggest more than three million children per year may witness or be victims of violence in their homes nationwide. Childhood exposure to violence - whether seen or

  • AMC changes dining facility policy

    Air Mobility Command recently announced a change in policy that affects who is allowed to eat at base dining facilities starting at Travis Monday. Due to continued funding shortfall and the need to standardize food service contracts throughout the command, the new policy mandates that Active duty

  • Loyalty is a two-way street

    The Air Force core value of "Service Before Self" is being put to the ultimate test. In my 16 years in the Air Force, I have often heard the catch-phrase "do more with less" used to encourage us to cut waste, work harder, and--within the margins of safety--to simply get the job done. But the steady

  • Airman's job requires safety in all aspects, at all times

    I recently returned from a trip to Scott Air Force Base, Ill. It was a great trip with the exception of the brief excitement we experienced during our flight from Denver to St Louis. Our aircraft flew through the wake turbulence of a 747 which caused the plane to momentarily feel out of control. As

  • AFSO21 posed to transform Air Force

    As the vice wing commander I have the honor of representing the wing commander on many of his councils. Of all the base councils I participate in, the council that excites me the most is the Air Force Smart Operations for the 21 Century Executive Steering Committee. The ESC is comprised of all

  • No quiet nights at ER

    It's 11 p.m. and the eerie silence at Travis is shattered by the crashing sound of twisted metal and broken glass. There are victims with multiple lacerations and in need of immediate medical attention. The 911 calls from other motorists reach the David Grant USAF Medical Center emergency

  • Travis ready for any emergency

    The 60th and 349th Air Mobility Wings exercised their deployment process during Exercise Crisis Look 07-02 March 28 to 30. Approximately 1,500 participants, exercise evaluation team members and support personnel were involved in the around-the-clock exercise. "Overall the exercise was very

  • Weight Reduction is AFSO21 priority

    What if I told you that you could clear out some of the items in your vehicle and it could save you hundreds of thousands of dollars? For most of us the quick answer would be definitely. However, what items would it be? This is the concept behind the Aircraft Weight Reduction Initiative under the