• 60th and 349th MXGs earn AMC awards

    “The 60th and 349th Maintenance Groups at Travis Air Force Base, California, are firing on all cylinders,” said Col. David Hammerschmidt, 60th MXG commander. Recently, the two groups were awarded five Air Mobility Command awards.

  • California to Korea: Pilot reinforces Pacific partnerships

    When the U.S. military is a guest in another country, it’s important to go above and beyond to be the best neighbor one can be.U.S. Air Force Capt. Jason Lim, a KC-10 Extender pilot assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Squadron out of Travis Air Force Base, California, dedicated a year toward this

  • Brace yourself for flu season

    Another flu season is upon us and health experts across the nation are bracing for a particularly hard-hitting season. Flu season usually peaks between December and February, but can last as late as May.

  • Build A Healthy Smile For Every Child

    According to the leading source in oral health information, the American Dental Association (ADA), the average American consumes around 50 gallons of sugary drinks annually. Excessive consumption of sugary foods and beverages with minimal nutritional value not only leads to overall health

  • DGMC uses hyperbaric oxygen to halt radiation damage

    An 11-year-old patient is receiving hyperbaric oxygen therapy at the David Grant USAF Medical Center at Travis Air Force Base in an attempt to stop, or at least, slow the rate of radiation damage before it reaches his brain.

  • MEDIA RELEASE: C-5M Super Galaxy lands with nose gear up

    A C-5M Super Galaxy landed with its nose gear up at approximately 7:45 p.m. upon returning from a contingency mission, Jan. 31, at Travis Air Force Base, California. Eleven aircrew assigned to the 349th Air Mobility Wing were on board and no injuries were reported.