• Air Force Ball set for Sept. 18

    Travis Air Force Base, California, will host the Air Force Ball to celebrate the Air Force's 68th birthday 6 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Delta Breeze Club.The theme for the event is providing hope, fueling the fight and saving lives. Event organizers hope attendees have a night to remember.A typical Air

  • Airmen's Attic offers free items, community spirit

    The first thing that comes to mind when you hear Airmen's Attic is probably the place to get free stuff. At Travis Air Force Base, California, it really should be community.Imagine opening up your trunk full of uniforms only to find that rats ate their way through or mold damaged your clothes during

  • Travis Airmen save boy from drowning

    When a summer pool party became a life or death situation for a 6-year-old boy, two Airmen from Travis Air Force Base, California, used their military training to save his life. "It was the worst and best day of my life," said Staff Sgt. Edgar Hooks, 60th Maintenance Squadron avionics technician.On

  • Travis to host triathlon Aug. 22

    Travis Air Force Base, California, is scheduled to host the Travis Triathlon Aug. 22 beginning and ending at the Aquatic Center.The triathlon will involve a 500-meter swim, 12-mile bike ride and a 5K run."A triathlon is a great challenge and is not just rich in physical benefits, but mentally and

  • Senior NCO committed to healthy lifestyle

    Many Airmen have fitness goals they want to achieve. For some, that goal is scoring a 90 or better on the Air Force fitness assessment, while for others, simply passing the test is acceptable.Senior Master Sgt. Claus Peris, 60th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft maintenance unit superintendent,

  • Travis, Army ready in case of emergency

    The California Army National Guard 49th Military Police Brigade trained with the 821st Contingency Response Squadron and the 22nd Airlift Squadron Aug. 7 at Travis Air Force Base, California.Eagle Walk, the two-day training exercise, involved an air mobility exercise and a ground force exercise to