• CRW Airman reaches ‘Warrior’ status in Leadership Pathways

    Since the establishment of Leadership Pathways in 2012, only two Airmen have ever reached the program's top-tier. Until recently, when Senior Airman Akeem Washington, 573rd Global Support Squadron, became just the third Airman in Air Mobility Command to stake his claim at attaining 'Warrior'

  • 9th ARS supports new generation of fighter

    A four-man crew from the 9th Air Refueling Squadron flew air refuel missions July 21 to 25 in support of F-35A Lightning II aircraft from the 412th Test Wing in temperatures surpassing 120 degrees within the Mojave Desert. "We were there to do what the KC-10 Extender does best," said Senior Airman

  • Travis, Guard train together

    Fifteen soldiers from the 49th Military Police Brigade of the California Army National Guard Homeland Response Force began a joint service exercise Aug. 11 at Travis Air Force Base. United Harbor 2014 is an emergency response exercise that begins with the loading of a C-17 Globemaster III at Travis

  • 2-cent difference saves Travis, Air Force millions

    Travis has jumped on board an Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century initiative set in place in 2008 that will eventually save the Air Force and Department of Defense millions of dollars each year.Recently, Travis' aircraft switched from using JP-8, a military specification fuel, to Jet A

  • 15th AMOS hosts HOMEPLATE exercise

    In today's Air Force, the daunting assignment of providing theater-level commanders the ability to optimize the use of scarce air mobility resources through a rapidly deployable team rests upon the shoulders of only a handful of units -air mobility operations squadrons.Led by the 15th AMOS stationed

  • Golden Bear Shadow Program

    In an effort to bridge the gap between junior enlisted Airmen and wing leadership, Travis Air Force Base has implemented the "Golden Bear Shadow Program," scheduled to occur at various squadrons throughout the year.The program will allow for Col. Corey Martin, 60th Air Mobility Wing commander, to

  • Office fights for equality for all in service

    Behind the Scenes is a recurring series featuring Airmen in units that have big impact, but low visibility.Tucked away on the second floor of the F-Wing in Bldg. 381 is a four woman team focused on creating an equally fair work environment for every Golden Bear on Travis Air Force Base. "It's all

  • Flight gives civilian employees look at Travis' mission

    For many of the 20 civilians onboard a two-ship of KC-10 Extenders July 23, it was more than just a flight; it was the pinnacle of their Air Force careers.Embracing the "total force" concept, aircrews from the 6th and 9th Air Refueling Squadrons showcased the capabilities and mission of the KC-10 in

  • Travis contractor takes bow during break time

    If you've traveled around Travis Air Force Base in the past three years, there's a chance your ears have caught a hint of string music reminiscent of a "Star Wars" overture or Bach. Maybe you even witnessed the source of the music -- A slim man in a fluorescent orange Pride contractor vest, gliding

  • Local leaders look closer at maintenance

    The Travis honorary commanders toured the 60th Maintenance Group July 25 as part of their quarterly group tour to gain a better understanding of the Air Force's mission at Travis Air Force Base.The honorary commander program is designed to integrate civic leaders from the local community into the