• TRICARE Prime Open Enrollment at DGMC

    Enrollment in TRICARE Prime at David Grant USAF Medical Center remains open to TRICARE eligible beneficiaries who currently use TRICARE through the Standard and Extra options. "While active duty members are required to enroll in TRICARE Prime, it is optional for active duty family members and

  • New changes in passport rules to take effect

    Attention! Are you interested in taking a vacation to South America, or a trip to Jamaica? When traveling most people have a travel checklist of everything the need to packed. Now Americans will have a new item to add to their list: a passport. Approximately 27 percent of Americans have a passport.

  • The honor of being a servicemember

    "The honor is all mine!" These were my words as I carefully corrected my young Airman. I'll explain further, but first I have to provide a little background. It seems like just a short time ago the 60th Aerial Port Squadron sent off more than 170 Airmen in multiple waves to nine different locations

  • Take time to recognize your Airmen's hard work

    Tonight we, the 60th Air Mobility Wing, culminate the year 2006 with our Annual Awards Banquet with our theme being "A Salute to America's First Choice." I know you've purchased your ticket, dusted off your mess dress/semi-formal attire, purchased a new gown or suit for what is certain to be an

  • USERRA and reemployment after military service

    Deciding to join the military is a big decision. A decision that requires much thought and consideration. The same can be said about what to do after one's military service has ended. So is it possible for a servicemember to get his or her same job back after their service is up? The Uniformed

  • Retiree volunteer offers time, comfort to DGMC patients

    "Still Serving" Going to the hospital for an emergency or just a routine doctor's appointment can often be a fearful experience for people, and many times patients, or families are left without any support system during what can be a difficult time. This is when volunteers like Mrs. Marlene Paulson

  • DGMC to receive Resolution 122

    The David Grant USAF Medical Center is scheduled to receive Concurrent Resolution 122 from State Senator Jeff Denham Thursday. The event will be held at the DGMC from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with opening remarks from Col. Steve Arquiette, 60th Air Mobility Wing commander and Col. (Dr.) Lee Payne, 60th

  • Team Travis keeps up with fast pace

    The Travis Team is involved with many high-interest activities right now, and we're doing great. February started off as a busy month and is ending just the same. On Feb. 16, we held the first of many exercises for the 2007. Lt Col. Shaun Turner, Mr. Dan Johnson and the rest of our exercise