• Leadership can be found anywhere

    A few months ago I had the opportunity to hear Colonel Arquiette speak at Airmen Leadership School class 06-E graduation dinner. He had advice for our future NCOs that struck a chord with me and my own model of leadership. In part he said, "No matter whether you are an officer, a civilian or

  • Being an Airman requires passion, sacrifice

    Today we have some of the best and brightest Airmen our force has ever seen. America sends us her sons and daughters, demanding we cultivate, develop, grow and care for them. She sends them to us because she knows we will provide an environment that allows every individual an opportunity to grow and

  • Welcome "Spirit of Solano"

    The first of the long-awaited C-17s, the "Spirit of Solano," arrives Tuesday marking another significant point in Travis history for the 60th Air Mobility Wing and our partners in the 349th Air Mobility Wing! We have worked many years for this day and there are many people and teams to thank as we

  • Team Travis bids farewell to interim command chief

    After giving more than 24 years to the Air Force, Chief Master Sgt. Carol Johnson is scheduled to retire in a ceremony in front of the wing headquarters building today at 3:45 p.m. Chief Johnson served as the interim command chief for the 60th Air Mobility Wing before handing the reins over to Chief

  • Are you breaking the chain?

    For those of you whom I have not had the pleasure to meet, Hello! I'm Scott Hoover, the new 60th Civil Engineer Squadron commander and I don’t read email. Sounds like someone joining a new support group doesn't it? My animosity toward this cancer is not based in commonly heard complaints. It is

  • Recognize those who go above and beyond the call of duty

    Last Friday we recognized our quarterly award winners to include our dorm and room of the quarter. Sitting there looking across the audience, feeling the excitement and enthusiasm the crowd exhibited, got me pondering about the importance of recognizing our people or lack thereof. I realize no

  • What an 'Amazing Race' it was

    The 615th Contingency Response Wing put on an event unlike any other seen at Travis July 19 and 20. The event not only combined physical skill and mental toughness, but also incorporated teamwork, problem solving and fun all in the spirit of friendly competition. The "1st 615th CRW Amazing Race"

  • Wingman concept valuable asset

    For a few years we have been hearing and seeing first-hand the value of the Wingman concept. On a daily basis here at Travis, the stresses and strains of life's ups and downs coupled with being AMC Airmen in our Air Force that's still engaged heavily after 4 ½ years of wartime operations tempo, a

  • 6th Air Refueling Squadron receives Evans award

    There is an annual award given to the best boom operators in Air Mobility Command, and troops from the 6th Air Refueling Squadron received it for the calendar year 2005 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., July 10. According to the citation accompanying the Senior Master Sgt. Albert L. Evans award, the

  • New vice commander returns to Travis

    The 60th Air Mobility Wing welcomed a new vice commander to Travis July 7. Col. Thomas Sharpy assumed the vice commander position for the wing and is looking forward to being back here at Travis. "Coming back to Travis is like coming home," he said. "This is where I grew up in the Air Force and