News - Page 148

April 19, 2017
Travis brings final KC-10 home after modification

The 59th and final KC-10 Extender was modified and flown home by the 9th and 6th Air Refueling Squadrons at Travis Air Force Base, California, March 28 - signifying the completion of a six-year project.
April 19, 2017
New ear tube dilation system may keep aircrew airborne

When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a dilation system to treat chronic Eustachian Tube Dysfunction in September 2016, Maj. (Dr.) Scott McCusker immediately understood the application.
April 19, 2017
Travis hosts fourth annual K9 competition

The 60th Security Forces Squadron hosted their fourth annual working dog competition April 14 and 15 at Travis Air Force Base, California.
April 19, 2017
Munitions team helps Travis project American power

About a dozen Airmen at Travis Air Force Base, California, are responsible for safeguarding $13 million in munitions including thousands of rounds of 5.56 mm and 9 mm ammunition, as well as flares for more than 30 C-17 Globemaster III and C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft.
April 19, 2017
Travis first in AF to receive advanced birthing simulator

David Grant USAF Medical Center at Travis Air Force Base, California, is debuting a state-of-the-art birth simulator that will enhance the obstetric capabilities of its nurses, providers and technicians.
April 13, 2017
AF selects 2017 bowling camp candidates

The Air Force recently selected the candidates for the service’s 2017 Bowling Trial Camp May 2-4 at Camp Pendleton, California.Based on each athlete’s performance at the camp, coaches will select the top candidates to represent the Air Force at the 2017 Armed Forces Bowling Championship May 5-9 at
April 12, 2017
Air Force, Army partner for joint Black Hawk training

Members of the 21st Airlift Squadron at Travis Air Force Base, California, completed a joint training mission April 7 with Army counterparts at Yakima Training Center, Washington, to practice the skills each service would be tasked to do while deployed.
April 10, 2017
Retiring sergeants’ careers start, end with 660th AMXS

More than four decades of Air Force experience left the 660th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron in March when a pair of sergeants retired.
April 10, 2017
Photo contest, tours part of Earth Day festivities

The Earth Day Network is asking communities to hold teach-ins or other projects focused on environmental and climate literacy for Earth Day, April 22.
April 6, 2017
BEEliners, Mulies celebrate 75 years

The 21st and 22nd Airlift Squadrons honored 75 years of global mobility with a combined anniversary celebration March 30 to April 1 at Travis Air Force Base, California.