• Area run honors sacrifice

    The Fourth Annual California Run for the Fallen was held Sept. 25-27 starting in Elk Grove, California, and ending at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery.Senior Master Sgt. Paul Valenzuela, 60th Maintenance Group quality assurance superintendent, explained, "We run because the ones we honor no

  • Travis to unveil restored C-7A Caribou

    The Heritage Center is scheduled to host a bench dedication at 10 a.m. Sept. 25 at Travis Air Force Base, California.The bench, engraved with names of C-7A Caribou fallen comrades, is being dedicated by the Caribou Association, a war veterans' association for United States Air Force and prior Air

  • Newest member of 60th SFS sniffs out trouble

    He's a newcomer to Travis Air Force Base, California, but he's already lending a hand.Well, his paw print, anyway.Paco, a 2-year-old German shepherd, is one of two fresh faces in the 60th Security Forces Squadron military working dog section along with his handler, Staff Sgt. Steve Thao, 60th SFS

  • GoRuck Light gives Airmen glimpse of SOF community

    Trekking across a body of water, suspending a 20-pound rucksack above their heads and pushing an ambulance half-a-mile down the street was just the start of the day for 16 participants taking part in the GoRuck Light Challenge here Sept. 12.Designed and developed by former United States military

  • Travis hosts events to remember 9/11

    Travis Air Force Base, California, held the Firefighter Run for the Fallen and the Freedom Walk on Sept. 11 to memorialize 9/11.The Firefighter Run for the Fallen started at the fire station and included opening remarks by John Speakman, 60th Civil Engineer Squadron fire chief, along with a flag

  • Picnic welcomes Airmen to base

    The St. Michael's Catholic Community at Travis Air Force Base, California, held its annual picnic Sept. 15 at Twin Peaks Chapel.Approximately 225 people joined in the festivities. Many military families who recently PCS'd to Travis received a warm welcome and were invited to make St. Michael's their

  • Airshow offers Airmen discount

    The 10th annual California Capitol Airshow will take place Oct. 3 through 4 at Mather Airport in Sacramento, California.Gates are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with flying performances taking place from noon to 4 p.m. The show is scheduled to include the USAF Thunderbirds, Canadian forces Snowbirds and

  • Action can help prevent wildfires

    September is National Preparedness Month and America's Prepare-A-thon Day is scheduled for Sept. 30. This is an opportunity to increase the level of emergency preparedness for yourself, your family and community. This week's theme is wildfires and what you can do to prepare yourself.Wildfires can

  • American heroes honored, celebrated at Sacramento parade

    After weeks of being celebrated overseas and across the country, the three young Americans who thwarted a train attack en route to Paris, were finally home. Thousands lined the streets of downtown Sacramento to welcome home Airman 1st Class Spencer Stone, Alek Skarlatos and Anthony Sadler during the