• 9th ARS certifies first Travis aircrew on upgrades

    The 9th Air Refueling Squadron successfully certified Travis' first aircrew on the KC-10 Extender's first major avionics and air traffic management upgrade May 7.Having been in operation with the U.S. Air Force since 1981 without significant modernization, the upgrade of the airframe's

  • CE constructs home, lasting impression

    "Welcome home," said Master Sgt. Norman Crittle, 60th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy repair superintendent, as Teri Evans, mother of Airman 1st Class Chris Evans, arrived back to her newly repaired house May 9 in Fairfield, California.Chris Evans was diagnosed with acute lymphatic leukemia in 2014

  • AMTU aids wih medical challenges

    If we compared David Grant USAF Medical Center at Travis Air Force Base, California, to a beehive, the Airman Medical Transition Unit would be a crew of helper bees.The AMTU provides oversight and supervision of active duty members through the recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration phases of

  • Aerial evacuation was largest ever

    2015 marks the 40th anniversary of Operation Baby Lift during which more than 2,700 Vietnamese orphans - many of whom were of half-American descent -- were brought to the US via military and contracted airlift. Among those 2,700 children 758 entered the United States via Travis Air Force Base before

  • Travis to host Police Week events

    Travis Air Force Base will observe National Police Week with several activities on base May 11 to 15 including a fitness challenge, 5K race, shooting competition and retreat ceremony.According to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund website, National Police Week is a weeklong

  • Travis EOD team removes explosive found in Fairfield

    A live grenade was found inside a vehicle April 29 at the Pick-N-Pull, a vehicle salvage and scrap metal yard, on Air Base Parkway in Fairfield, California, approximately one mile outside Travis Air Force Base.Local law enforcement responded to the scene and confirmed the device was a live grenade.

  • Oakland Raiders, Travis team to host NFL draft

    In recent years, the NFL Draft has emerged as a "Christmas in July" type of event. It's perhaps the most heavily anticipated and highly scrutinized sporting event that doesn't actually involve any display of athletics. It's a microcosm of the American dream.Nationally televised on NFL Network May 2,

  • Travis AFB Water Conservation Measures

    As California enters its fourth year of drought with no potential relief in sight, Gov. Jerry Brown has issued an executive order to reduce potable urban water consumption by 25 percent from 2013 levels across the state through February 2016.  In doing our part to help our local communities and the

  • Be conscious of water use during drought

    On April 22, millions of people across 192 countries took part in the 45th observance of Earth Day. The annual event began in 1970, aiming to support environmental protection efforts and discuss the most pressing environmental issues.The global effort to protect the environment and natural resources

  • Travis youth recognized

    Nicole Basaca, 17, was presented an award for the local Military Youth of the Year April 23 at the Travis Air Force Base, California, Teen Zone.Basaca, a junior at Vanden High School in Fairfield, California, is the daughter of Retired Master Sgt. Darwin Basaca and Carrie Basaca.Military Youth of