• First-term Airmen see mission up close

    As part of an initiative to expose junior Airmen to the operational mission at Travis, Airmen who recently complete First Term Airman Center training now have the opportunity to participate in a daylong experience to witness firsthand the direct result of their combined efforts.For the first time in

  • USO relocating to Travis dorms for bigger space

    The Travis Air Force Base, California, United Service Organizations is scheduled to reopen June 3 at their new location, Bldg. 1348, which currently houses the dorm post office and The Peak. "The mission of the USO is to lift the spirits of America's troops and their families," said Amy Eilts, USO

  • Volunteering with AADD could save lives

    For many people the thought to find a sober ride home doesn't come to mind until the flashing red and blue lights of a police cruiser are directly behind them. Suddenly the joyous buzz they once had disappears and there is a stern realization that there has been a very grave mistake made. It's a

  • Traffic delays expected during Main Gate construction

    Major upgrades to Travis Air Force Base's Main Gate perimeter security and traffic controls are slated to begin June 8 and will continue through September. These upgrades require partial lane closures for both the inbound and outbound lanes. The main gate will remain open with at least one open lane

  • Peabody Road closure scheduled for June 12

    Peabody Road between Vanden Road and Huntington Drive will be closed beginning on June 12, 2015. The road closure will be in effect for approximately 14 months during the construction of the Fairfield / Vacaville Train Station and Peabody Road Overcrossing Project. The City has established a detour

  • People matter most to retired chief

    Every great journey begins with a single step, but when Chief Master Sgt. Mike Yoakum, former 60th Mission Support Group superintendent, entered the Air Force, his first stride was anything but auspicious.In his first six months in the Air Force, he failed the test required for basic training

  • Outdoor injuries spike in summer

    The 2015 Critical Days of Summer Campaign kicks off this Memorial Day weekend. Along with the holiday, summer weather increases recreational activities and the risk for mishaps. Hundreds of preventable injuries occur every year during the summer months related to outside activities. Two of the more

  • Medics give leaders glimpse into hospital

    Thirteen Travis honorary commanders toured the 60th Medical Group at David Grant USAF Medical Center May 15 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

  • Ruck march honors Gold Star Families

    One by one the families of fallen service members stood for applause as the name of their loved one was prominently announced and their picture proudly displayed. It was the opening ceremony to the 5th Annual Gold Star Families Ruck March on May 16.Different shades of camouflaged uniforms from past

  • 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