• 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

  • Airman becomes citizen

    Airman 1st Class Duckjin Park, 60th Diagnostics and Therapeutics Squadron medical laboratory technician, spent the past nine years living in Ann Harbor, Michigan, but he wasn't considered a legal citizen until July 22, after a naturalization ceremony at the Travis Air Force Base Airman and Family

  • One Travis Airman's idea becomes Air Force standard for masks

    Earlier this year, Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Larry Spencer challenged Airmen to look their area of influence and question what they are spending their money on."'Can we do it differently, do we have to spend that much for it?' They're questions we'd ask ourselves if we were sitting at home

  • A Memorable Visit: Military history in Oakland pitcher's blood

    Strolling through the halls of the Travis Heritage Center July 21, Sean Doolittle was taken through a time machine of Air Force history - coming face to face with a lineage he is all too familiar with.Military life indeed hits close to home for the Oakland Athletics closer, as his father, Rory, is

  • CAG supports leadership

    Behind the Scenes is a recurring series featuring Airmen in units that have big impact, but low visibility."If you believe a commander's call is a simple event to put on, it actually takes months of planning and set up to accomplish," said Maj. Joseph Haynes, Commander's Action Group chief.The CAG