• 821st LZSO/DZSO supports combat aircraft for first time

    A group of Airmen from the 621st Contingency Response Wing supported Combat Air Forces and Mobility Air Force assets simultaneously at a semi-prepared runway at Ft. Irwin, something the landing zone safety team and the drop zone safety team have never done before.During a routine mission to support

  • Good Samaritan: Travis loadmaster provides lifeline to man in need

    Driving along the back country roads north of Travis Air Force Base, Staff Sgt. Matthew Larson, 22nd Airlift Squadron loadmaster, was headed into work March 5 when something caught his eye.Just ahead of him a pickup truck was pulled to the shoulder of the road. Smoke and flames smoldered in the bed

  • Retired master sergeant rides bike to raise funds

    For Larry Finan, May was been a busy month. While many slept, Finan packed up his campsite and prepared for another day on his self-supported bike ride from Vacaville, California, to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, to raise money through donations for the EOD Warrior Foundation.

  • State, county officials host ceremony for South Gate improvement project

    State and county officials held a ribbon cutting June 3 for the Travis Air Force Base South Gate Safety Improvement Project at the Lambrecht Sports Complex in Suisun City, California.The $3.1 million federal earmark-funded project, which was planned more than 12 years ago, was completed May 19, and

  • Congressman recognizes Travis Airman

    Rep. John Garamendi, D-Walnut Grove, Calif., presents Staff Sgt. Spencer Stone, 60th Medical Operations Squadron pediatric medical technician, with a Certificate of Commendation at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., June 3, 2016. Stone garnered international headlines in August 2015 when he and two

  • Pharmacy more than just prescriptions

    Many people think that the base has two pharmacies: one on the second floor of David Grant USAF Medical Center and one in the Base Exchange mini-mall.However, it may surprise people to find out that this is inaccurate. Another common misconception is that pharmacists and their technicians “just put

  • Portion of Collins Drive to close for repairs

    Starting on June 6, Collins Drive west of Burgan Boulevard, will be closed for repairs to fix the failed drainages at the Duck Pond that have begun to erode the existing road. During this road closure, Travis residents will have to use the north entrance to access the Duck Pond as the road will be

  • Honorary commanders visit maintainers

    Twenty honorary commanders toured several facilities within the 60th Maintenance Group May 20 to gain a better understanding of the Air Force’s mission at Travis Air Force Base, California.The honorary commander program is designed to integrate civic leaders from the local community into the

  • DGMC unveils new clinic

    David Grant USAF Medical Center is in a constant state of growth and innovation to provide patients with the best medical care possible. Recently, DGMC opened the Anesthesia Pain Clinic, comprised of dedicated and compassionate professionals specializing in comprehensive care of patients with all

  • Travis firefighters receive Accredited Agency Status

    Fire Emergency Services at Travis Air Force Base, California, achieved a major accomplishment by obtaining Accredited Agency Status earlier this year. The Travis Fire Emergency Services is one of 220 agencies to receive accreditation worldwide, which includes being the first in Solano County and the