• 775th EAEF embraces new mission

    Prior to the start of operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, typical aeromedical evacuation missions were used to transport service members and their dependents to military hospitals throughout the United States or to bring a retiree home from an overseas location to obtain further medical

  • Sequestration impact to Travis

    As guidance from the Department of Defense flows to the base level, senior leaders at Travis Air Force Base continue to work through the mandatory budget cuts resulting from sequestration. The full effect of the $46 billion in cuts DOD must make before Sept. 30 and how Travis is impacted continue to

  • AF surgeon general: Travis has top hospital

    The 60th Medical Group's David Grant USAF Medical Center recently earned the 2012 Air Force Surgeon General Award for Best Hospital of the Year. The Air Force Surgeon General Award for Best Hospital is presented annually to the active-duty hospital or clinic that has accomplished or made significant

  • A 'Story' of one man's service

    In the midst of the Vietnam War and a hostile attitude geared toward service members from their own nation, one Oregon native decided to enlist and arrived at his first duty station, Travis, as a United States Airman in 1966.From stepping off the bus 47 years ago, to leaving his work center for the

  • Eye center puts mission in perspective

    Airmen who are sick of living day to day with their glasses and contacts have an opportunity to leave them all behind.The Warfighter Refractive Surgery Center at Travis' David Grant USAF Medical Center has no waiting list and is looking for new Airmen to get refractive eye surgery. This is a great

  • 18th Air Force honors Airman

    One of Travis' very own Airmen was recognized Feb. 22 for unwavering dedication to the mission and exemplifying the Air Force culture of excellence.Tech. Sgt. Jose Ramon Jr., 60th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flightline expediter, was recognized by Lt. Gen. Darren McDew, 18th Air Force commander,

  • Honorary commanders learn ropes

    Honorary commanders of Travis completed a six-hour boot camp Feb. 21 specifically tailored to integrate the civic leaders into the military culture.The honorary commander program consists of 59 key civic leaders from counties surrounding Travis. Each assigned to a wing, group or squadron commander

  • DGMC nutrition team preps for health month

    It is a fact that two-thirds of U.S. adults and nearly one-third of U.S. children and adolescents are obese or overweight. According to the Journal of Obesity, almost 50 percent of women and 30 percent of men diet every year, spending more than $40 billion on weight-loss programs and products.

  • AFRC to host annual lecture

    The Airman and Family Readiness Center is sponsoring a once-a-year lecture regarding transition at Travis. It will be presented by the Military Officers Association of America, and is titled "Marketing Yourself for a Second Career." The event takes place from 9 to 11:30 a.m. March 26 in the 749 Air

  • Travis offers members rewards

    There has never been a better time to become an Air Force Club Member at Travis. With its current membership drive, Travis is offering an opportunity to win a new sports car for new applicants that apply before May 31. Current Club Members also have the opportunity to participate. When they refer a