• BEEliners mentor cadet candidates

    A C-17 Globemaster III crew departed Nov. 2 from Travis Air Force Base, California, and headed to Colorado Springs, Colorado, to pick up cadet candidates from the Air Force Academy Preparatory School.The crew and cadets departed for Stewart International Airport, New York, to attend the Army West

  • “Sully” uses past to inspire Travis Airmen

    Air Force veteran, pilot and American hero Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, shared his story in a personal way as he paid a visit Nov. 5 to Travis Air Force Base, California.

  • Travis enables fight against ISIL

    In May 2016, Airmen from Travis Air Force Base, California, played a pivotal role in the counter-Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant campaign during Operation Inherent Resolve. The airlift support and essential cargo directly contributed to the Iraqi offensive that included coalition military

  • USAF BOGW perform at Raiders game

    Members of the Air Force Band of the Golden West rock group “Mobility” unload equipment for their halftime show performance at the Oakland Raiders Salute to Service game against the Denver Broncos at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland Calif., Nov 6, 2016. The band is stationed at Travis Air Force Base,

  • A different path to citizenship

    Being an American citizen may seem ordinary for most, but for some Airmen, the path to citizenship is anything but ordinary. Senior Airman Michael Mwelwa, 60th Comptroller Squadron military pay technician, was awarded U.S. citizenship in May at the age of 23. Mwelwa was born in The Republic of

  • Travis families celebrate Halloween

    A volunteer in a Deadpool costume (Right) greets a young Spiderman (Left) during the 5th Annual Trunk-or-Treat event at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Oct. 28, 2016. More than 2,000 people attended the event which provided a safe place for military families to enjoy Halloween festivities. (U.S. Air

  • JROTC cadets see Air Force life up close at Travis

    Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets from five high schools in the surrounding area visited Oct. 20 at Travis Air Force Base, California, during Travis Tour Day, a biannual event for high school students interested in experiencing Air Force life.Travis Tour Day is one of many events

  • Award recognizes flying hour milestone

    The 60th Operations Group at Travis Air Force Base, California introduced the Alpine Swift Award in April to recognize aircrew members who accumulated the most flying hours in their specialties.

  • Secretary James speaks at Innovation Forum

    Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James addressed more than 80 professionals during the Air Force Innovation Forum hosted by the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development and the Governor's Military Council Oct. 17 at the Brocade Campus in San Jose, Calif.