• Airman faces trial by fire

    We all have dreams and goals that we hope to achieve someday, no matter how unrealistic they may be. Whether it's becoming a famous athlete, learning how to cook or moving to that cabin by the lake we've always wanted, dreams are only ideas. It's up to us to make them a reality.For Senior Airman

  • Travis builds partnerships

    Partnerships with the small business community directly contribute to the success of today's Air Force. Without partnerships, our Airmen would not have the training or equipment they need to continue the mission. Forging these vital bonds is the responsibility of one unit, in particular. The 60th

  • Tops In Blue to perform for Travis Air Force Base and community

    The U.S. Air Force's TOPS IN BLUE is offering a free night of family entertainment in the Suisun Harbor Plaza at 8 p.m. June 15. While the event is open to the general public, seating is limited. This year, TOPS IN BLUE continues its long-standing tradition of "family entertaining family" by showing

  • Let the good times roll: Travis wheel and tire shop

    The 60th Maintenance Squadron is comprised of many different sections. One of those sections is a crucial component to aircraft maintenance - the wheel and tire shop.Tires are essential for all aircraft; they're what it sits on and what it lands on. A blown tire could be catastrophic for any

  • Follow me: Transient alert team helps aircraft in transit

    Travis Air Force Base, known as the Gateway to the Pacific, prominently supports the Air Force mission with rapid global mobility and contingency response for crisis situations around the world.Travis also plays a role in many national and international missions from a variety of organizations,

  • Flightline maintainers place safety as top priority

    In today's Air Force, keeping planes in the air takes around-the-clock dedication from the Airmen who maintain the aircraft. To ensure the mission continues, there is a team within the 60th Maintenance Group who monitors and protects the base so our Airmen and aircraft return home safely every day.

  • Travis AFSA helps homeless vets

    The Travis chapter of the Air Force Sergeants Association donated more than $500 in appliances and supplies to a local homeless shelter June 5. The group also helped set up the items in a new apartment the shelter designated for homeless veterans."We obtained a list from the shelter with basic

  • Wheel and Tire shop keeps planes rolling

    The 60th Maintenance Squadron is comprised of many different sections. One of those sections is a crucial component to aircraft maintenance - the wheel and tire shop.Tires are essential for all aircraft; they're what it sits on and what it lands on. A blown tire could be catastrophic for any

  • MXG paint saves money, maintains equipment

    From a famous image by Michelangelo to someone with a bucket and some rollers trying to make their home look nice, many different things might come to mind when thinking about painting. What probably does not come to mind is corrosion control and safety, unless you are a member of the 60th

  • Paintball--innovative comprehensive fitness

    Paintball is an exciting game during which teams work together to eliminate other teams by marking them with paint. It's a character-building sport played by men, women and children. Key elements to winning the game include quick thinking, communication and determination; not merely strength, body