• 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

  • Program aims to dissuade drug use

    Travis Unified School District, along with other California schools, will celebrate National Red Ribbon Week now through Thursday. National Red Ribbon Week is a drug-prevention program in which children wear red ribbons to demonstrate their pledge to live a drug-free life."National Red Ribbon Week

  • Diagnosis fails to stop Airman, Reservist in her tracks

    Ashley Bean had become interested in running marathons after participating in two overseas. She even planned on running in two more this year. Bean was preparing for an upcoming marathon and made a goal to beat her old time, but that all changed this summer.After having migraines and dizzy spells at

  • New system helps Porters cut load times

    Disaster can strike anywhere at any time. While there is nothing the Airmen at Travis can do to stop an earthquake, tsunami or hurricane, there is one element they are in total control of; the response time of Air Mobility Command aircraft and its assets.The 60th Aerial Port Squadron unveiled a new

  • Physical therapy to host seminar, open house

    Ever have that dreaded knee, hip or back pain while training hard for your Physical Fitness Test? Well you're in luck. As we celebrate October's National Physical Therapy Month, we are excited to host the base-wide Functional Movement Screen Injury Prevention Seminar and Open House in the Physical

  • DGMC specialist recognized for safety

    Sean Zortman, 60th Medical Group safety and occupational health specialist at David Grant USAF Medical Center, was recently recognized by the National Safety Council as one of forty Rising Stars of Safety during a ceremony presented by DuPont Sustainable Solutions in Chicago earlier this month. The

  • Run remembers late service members

    From Sept. 20 to 22, 13 teams from Travis Air Force Base participated in the second California Run for the Fallen, a 150-mile commemoration run to each individual fallen California service member since 9/11.The run began in Elk Grove and ended at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon. At

  • MWD and trainer triumph in final trial

    The 60th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog unit made history Oct. 4 and 5 when they took first place overall in the Western States Police K-9 Association end of year trial in South Lake Tahoe, Calif., an unprecedented win by any other military unit.The WSPCA sanctions and hosts multiple

  • Month honors disabled citizens

    October is National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month; this year's theme is "Because We Are All Equal to the Task." Recognizing disabilities dates back to 1945 when Congress enacted Public Law 176, this declared the first week of October to be National Employ the Physical Handicapped Week. In