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July 17, 2017
Anytime, anywhere: KC-10s display global reach in the Pacific

Three KC-10 Extenders flew from Hawaii and Wake Island to refuel five C-17 Globemaster IIIs carrying over 300 coalition paratroopers across the Pacific Ocean July 13, 2017.
July 17, 2017
Travis hosts triathlon

Travis Air Force Base, California, hosted its annual triathlon July 15.
July 15, 2017
Travis Extenders execute Ultimate Reach during Talisman Saber 17

KC-10 Extender aircrews from the 6th and 9th Air Refueling Squadrons at Travis Air Force Base, California, played a pivotal role July 13 in successfully executing Exercise Ultimate Reach, a strategic refueling and air drop mission in support of Exercise Talisman Saber 2017.
July 13, 2017
Symbols We Stow: Master Sgt. Joey Myers

When he takes off in a KC-10 Extender, Master Sgt. Joey Myers brings plenty with him. He brings all kinds of documentation that helps him circumnavigate the globe — driver’s license, passports, a concealed carry permit, his orders, the documents he needs to carry, both physical and digital, in order
July 11, 2017
Travis fights fire with community support

The wildland fire that started in Suisun City, California, on July 6 charged toward Travis Air Force Base in a fury that spread quickly.
July 11, 2017
60th OG welcomes new commander

Airmen from the 60th Operations Group welcomed their new commander, Col. Theresa Weems, during a change of command ceremony July 7 at Travis Air Force Base, California.
July 11, 2017
60th MXG hosts honorary commander tour

The 60th Maintenance Group provided honorary commanders a tour and insight into the group's operations at Travis Air Force Base, July 7. During the tour, attendees received mission briefings, witnessed cargo loading and toured the Air Force's largest aircraft, the C-5M Super Galaxy.
July 6, 2017
Travis AFB releases FY16 Economic Impact Analysis

Travis Air Force Base officials released the economic impact analysis July 6 which totaled $1.65 billion for fiscal year 2016, an accounting time period of Oct. 1, 2015 to Sept. 30, 2016.
July 6, 2017
Airmen march in Vallejo for Independence Day

Airmen assigned to Travis Air Force Base, California, marched in the annual Independence Day Parade in Vallejo, July 4, 2017. Travis Air Force Base participated in the annual celebration, with residents cheering them along a 1.5-mile path through the city. Vallejo residents have a long history of
July 5, 2017
Travis AFB Exchange helps service members foot the bill this PCS season

The Travis AFB Exchange is taking some of the stress of moving to a new duty station off service members’ shoulders this permanent change of station season.