• Golden Bolt lifts FOD walks

    As big and hulking as Travis aircraft are, they are still vulnerable to damage. It's not just small arms fire and anti-aircraft weaponry that can cause harm, but something as simple as a rock being ingested into the engine intake.Fortunately, the Airmen at Travis conduct frequent foreign object

  • Race riots shape Travis' history

    While race relations on base may not be as strong of an issue as they were during the Vietnam War, it was because of the Race Riots here that the Equal Opportunity office was created. In extreme cases, these problems can proliferate outside the individual workplace and harm an entire base. The race

  • A cut above: Barber at Travis' Base Exchange doubles as power lifter

    James Houston, Army and Air Force Exchange Services Barber Shop shift supervisor, is determined to bench press 777 pounds Nov. 8 at the World Association of Benchers and Deadlifters World's 2013 competition in Reno, Nev.Houston is originally from Meridian, Miss., and has been in California for

  • Travis wins excellence award at AMC level

    Travis was named Air Mobility Command's 2014 Commander-In-Chief Installation Excellence Award winner Oct. 25."We'll now represent AMC at the Air Force level of this competition," said Col. Corey Martin, 60th Air Mobility Wing commander. "This is a tangible result of your hard work and dedication in

  • Exchange to reward scholastic excellence

    Hard-working students deserve recognition, so the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is rewarding military students in grades one through 12 who maintain a B or better average with the "You Made the Grade" program."We love it when military students excel," said Morris Howard, Travis Exchange general

  • New flu vaccine triples protection

    Each year, flu season affects millions of men, women and children. Flu season usually begins in October, so now is a great time to protect yourself and your family from the flu by getting vaccinated. The flu shot is easy to get and inexpensive - often free - for TRICARE beneficiaries and this year

  • Commissary to test online odering plan

    Starting Nov. 6, Travis becomes the third location to introduce Click2Go, a commissary program that allows patrons to buy gorceries online and pick them up curbside.Travis joins Fort Lee, Va., and Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., as the third location where the Defense Commissary Agency will test a new

  • Training simulators keep C-17 maintainers current

    There can be a lot of variables that keep C-17 Globemaster III maintainers at Travis from achieving the constant, ongoing training necessary in their career field. The hot sun, rain or high winds may complicate their ability to train on an actual aircraft on the flightline. If they are able to train

  • Shutdown reminder of need for emergency fund

    Planning for financial emergencies is a core tenant of mission readiness. Financial emergencies can occur at any time and typically include car repairs, vehicle accidents, emergency travel due to illness or death of a family member, unexpected legal fees or penalties, holiday costs or a change in