• Meet MATT: Dummy helps train DGMC

    In a recent exercise on base here, MATT suffered from a leg amputation following an earthquake that took down the base theater. A security forces Airman came to his aid and applied a tourniquet that successfully controlled the bleeding from the life-threatening injury.After the self-aid buddy care,

  • Noted veteran in Travis community dies

    Travis lost one of its most memorable characters on base, an United States Army Air Corps veteran who refused to replace his typewriter for a computer. On Aug. 5, retired Master Sgt. Joseph Rowan, the former long-time director of the Retiree Activities Office, died. Rowan, who was 90 years old, died

  • Check before you post

    According to the Air Force Social Media Guide, "Social media and social networking have evolved to become the primary communication methods used by today's Airmen, families and leaders." The Air Force views social media sites as positive tools, as long as they are used appropriately."By the nature

  • Operation delivers school supplies

    Volunteers handed out school supplies to more than 200 Travis families yesterday at the First Street Chapel. The supplies were donated through a drive held by U.S. Bank and the event was coordinated by Operation Homefront.Each year, Operation Homefront partners with multiple school districts to

  • Guards at south gate handle big traffic

    As the sun rises on California and Travis, the base's south gate is receiving its first visitors of the day.A glut of vehicles prepares for inspection with members of the 60th Security Forces Squadron before entering the base.The way the scene differs, however, from those entering Travis' main gate

  • Dog's best friend

    As Pepper leapt over a 5-foot fence to catch up with a "bad guy," his left hind paw was caught in one of the chain links. As the rest of his body catapulted forward, his paw remained snagged in the fence. When he wrangled his paw out of the fence, his leg hung distorted and lifeless. His handler

  • 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,