• The power of stories

    Since the dawn of time, humans have shared stories. Before people could write, history was recorded through storytelling. Still today, people latch on to information that is passed in the form of a story. It’s why movies are so popular, why we read to our children at night and why we share “war

  • The importance of diet and exercise in daily life

    We all have priorities in life. Our careers, friends, families, health, success and financial freedom are a few examples. One of the ways I’ve been able to maintain a healthy level of stress and resiliency is through physical fitness.

  • Cultivate Hope: Air Force dedicated to preventing suicide

    A young Airman struggles to make it through his work day. His head is filled with thoughts of inadequacy. Negativity dominates his thoughts and he soon wonders whether or not he should continue living.In frustration, he slams his desk and walks toward the door.

  • CMSAF visits Travis AFB

    CMSAF Wright arrived at Travis AFB for a three-day visit to meet with Airmen and get a firsthand look at how Team Travis contributes to rapid global mobility.

  • Nurses, med techs get burn training at UC Davis

    “Gruesome, but a good experience,” is how Airman 1st Class Taylor Boone, 60th Inpatient Squadron critical care technician, described his first time in the burn center at the University of California, Davis, Medical Center in Sacramento.

  • Inspection team key to readiness

    Travis’ defenders transition into full battle gear as the base heightens its security posture. Airmen across Travis AFB scramble to find shelter after a report of a mock gate-runner. Emergency teams are dispatched to investigate.

  • Use adversity to grow

    I want to address topics that are near and dear to people’s hearts. Suicide awareness, community struggles, church sermons on life change, our families, friends and my own personal encounters come to mind. It did not take long for me to see the correlation these topics had amongst each other –