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Dec. 28, 2017
Maternal Child Flight article published in journal

The David Grant USAF Medical Center’s Maternal Child Flight at Travis Air Force Base, California has one more reason to celebrate December. An article outlining how the labor and delivery unit implemented a delayed immersion bathing process for newborns that decreases heat loss and teaches parents
Dec. 28, 2017
Marijuana use still illegal for DoD members despite Prop 64

California recently passed Proposition 64, The Adult Marijuana Use Act, making recreational use of marijuana legal in the state.
Dec. 19, 2017
Air Force tackles Traumatic Brain Injury with early detection and holistic approach to treatment

With over 3,000 cases of traumatic brain injury on average per year, TBI continues to be a significant issue for Airmen and readiness. TBI is an invisible wound, meaning the lack of physical markers often makes it difficult to detect or for others to understand the severity. Understanding the
Dec. 13, 2017
Life Changes should be updated in DEERS

Whether you’re relocating, getting married or divorced, new additions to the family by birth or adoption, retiring or any other life changing events, it is crucial to update your information in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility System.
Dec. 13, 2017
Ribbon cutting ceremony

The 60th Medical Group will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony Dec. 20 to celebrate the completion of a $13 million modernization project at the David Grant USAF Medical Center at Travis Air Force Base, California. The 40,376 square-foot project was started in September 2014 and completed December 1.
Dec. 12, 2017
Why victims of sexual assault or domestic abuse do not report

With all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and the expectations of perfect holiday get-togethers, the feeling that everyone seems happy and healthy may not always be true. All of these things and so many other aspects of the holidays, can lead to stress and ill health for survivors of
Dec. 12, 2017
Unauthorized dumping could result in hefty fines

They’ve found microwave ovens, cans of paint, used motor oil, household cleaning liquids and even a refrigerator in the trash dumpsters on base. All of these items contain toxic elements that can threaten human health and the environment, said Douglas Berndsen, 60th Civil Engineer Squadron
Dec. 5, 2017
Travis Airmen participate in Alpha Warrior Games

On Oct. 6, in the arid, unforgiving climate of Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada’s Las Vegas Valley, 18 U.S. Air Force representatives gathered to compete in the 2017 military iteration of the Alpha Warrior Competition.
Dec. 5, 2017
Air Force Cycling Team prepares for 2018 season

Interacting with the American public at cycling events across the United States may not sound like something many people think of members of the Air Force doing.
Dec. 5, 2017
60th APS seeks to improve vision, readiness

Members of the 60th Aerial Port Squadron at Travis Air Force Base, have dedicated time and resources trying to update the night vision goggles which are used throughout the base. Green phosphorus NVGs are currently used throughout the base, from an Airman on the flight line to a pilot in a mobility