• Staff sergeant beats cancer

    For many people Independence Day is all about celebration, spending time with family and watching fireworks light up the night sky. However, on July 4, 2014, there was no celebrating for Staff Sgt. Richard L. Johnson.On that fateful day at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., the 660th Aircraft

  • Wing commander takes final flight before departure

    "The time for reflection will come later," said Col. Corey Martin, 60th Air Mobility Wing commander. "Today was just fun."On Tuesday, Martin flew his final flight with the 21st Airlift Squadron before departing Travis Air Force Base, Calif., this weekend to Korea where he will take over as Special

  • Travis center named best in Air Mobility Command

    Travis Air Force Base, California's Airman and Family Readiness Center was recently named Air Mobility Command's Program of the Year for 2014."It is an outstanding honor to win this award at the AMC level," said Shirley Collins, Airman and Family Services flight chief. "I believe we have the best

  • Commanding presence

    Col. Corey Martin, 60th Air Mobility Wing commander and his wife, Holly, are the Air Mobility Command nominees for the 2015 General and Mrs. Jerome F. O'Malley Award.The annual award recognizes an Air Force wing commander and spouse who have exhibited innovation, commitment and a selfless spirit of

  • Stand up against dating violence

    February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. The Family Advocacy program at David Grant USAF Medical Center is hosting events to reflect its theme, "Don't Stand By, Stand Up." Activities include a poster contest with the theme "Digital Dating Violence" and a bowling event for teens.For the

  • Mobility's Best: Radar NCO named command's best for second year

    For the second consecutive year, Air Mobility Command's Outstanding Ground Radar System noncommissioned officer of the year was a Travis Airman from the 60th Operations Support Squadron.Staff Sgt. Jefferson Aguiar, 60th OSS NCO in charge of ground radar systems, received back-to-back distinction

  • Award winners banquet planned

    Travis Air Force Base is scheduled to honor its 2014 annual award winners with a banquet Feb. 13 at the Delta Breeze Club.The tickets for the event are $30 for all ranks and grades and the attire is mess dress or  semiformal for service members and formal for civilians.According to the Travis AFB

  • 60th CES crafts permanent structure for Combat Arms

    After years of temporary facilities, the Combat Arms training range unveiled Thursday a new restroom structure constructed in conjunction with the 60th Civil Engineer Squadron at Travis Air Force Base, California.The $70,078, 560-square-foot facility took more than 120 days to complete.The

  • AMC enlisted leader gives chiefly advice at Chiefs recognition

    In a speech laced with down home Southern humor, Air Mobility Command's Command Chief Master Sgt. Victoria Gamble gave Travis Air Force Base's newest chiefs her charter for leading and inspiring their Airmen Jan. 23 at Travis.The Chiefs Recognition Ceremony was an event charged with excitement,