• Golden Bear carries legacy

    The C-141 tail number Starlifter 63-8088, or Golden Bear, sits on display at "the bottom of the hill," what Travis locals refer to as the busy intersection of Burgan Blvd. and Travis Ave. This retired aircraft sits separated from the static displays of aircraft at the Heritage Center museum and is

  • AF energy official visits

    The deputy assistant secretary of the Air Force for energy, Kevin Geiss, visited July 24 at Travis to learn about global mobility and the dynamic, diverse mission.Geiss is responsible for providing oversight and direction for all matters pertaining to the formulation, review and execution of plans,

  • Survivor remembers 1950 crash

    William Braz was an eyewitness to Travis Air Force Base history.In fact, he is the last known surviving member from the B-29 Superfortress crew that crashed Aug. 5, 1950, an incident which gave the base its name.Braz was born in 1920 and is now 92 years old, but his mind is still sharp, with a vivid

  • Feds Feed Families under way

    The Feds Feeds Families campaign started at Travis Air Force Base, Calif. July 5, and runs through Aug. 28. "Feds Feed Families is a voluntary effort undertaken by federal employees nationwide who collect and donate non-perishable food items for those in need," said Senior Master Sgt. Chad Bickley,

  • Work order flow

    Your door knob is a little wobbly. You fill out a work order and then you ask, "When is it going to be done?" Airman First Class Brandon Griebel, 60th Civil Engineer Squadron dig permit coordinator, says this is the number one questions he gets asked. In order to ensure that work orders are done

  • Apply OPSEC in social networking

    Social networking sites, such as Facebook and Twitter, are great ways to connect with people, share information and market products and services. However, these sites can also provide adversaries, such as terrorists, spies and criminals, with the critical information they need to disrupt the mission

  • Martin assumes command of 60th Air Mobility Wing

    Col. Corey Martin assumed command of the 60th Air Mobility Wing from Col. Dwight Sones during the wing's change of command ceremony Monday in Hangar P14 at Travis Air Force Base, Calif.Martin takes leadership of the largest wing in Air Mobility Command in terms of personnel, arriving from Manas

  • Drop it like it's hot: Hangar unveils fire-suppressant system

    Within five minutes 1,000 gallons of fire-suppressant foam was released from Hangar 818, leaving a 6-foot layer of foam in the 85,000 square-foot building Wednesday at Travis Air Force Base, Calif."This is a new high expansion foam system," said Casey Covone, Desert Design and Construction Company.

  • Coping skills can build resilience

    The demanding military environment often causes stress, whether it's experienced during a difficult deployment or readjusting to daily life at home. Some people may turn to food or alcohol to cope, but these habits can lead you down an unhealthy path. Being behaviorally fit means controlling your