• 60th Maintenance Group greets new commander

    The 60th Maintenance Group got a new commander Tuesday during a change of command ceremony at spot 251 on the Travis flightline.Col. David Coley served as the 60th MXG commander for two years before the ceremony to transfer command to Col. Mark Weber, now 60th MXG commander. Under Coley's command,

  • 9th ARS hosts foreign pilots in exchange program

    The vast expeditionary mission of the United States Air Force puts Airmen in contact with people from all over the world. The Military Personnel Exchange Program is one opportunity to provide just that, and the 9th Air Refueling Squadron happens to hosts two foreign exchange officers. Maj. Patrick

  • Getting a taste

    Some Airmen may remember going through basic training and making "dream sheets" of the jobs we wanted. Some of us got our top job, while others may not have. The same is true for cadets. Before they can become an officer they must make a "dream sheet" of the Air Force Specialty Code they want to

  • BBC hosts patriotic parade

    With summer now in full swing and Independence Day right around the corner, Balfour Beatty Communities held the first Bling Your Bike, Trike or Stroller Parade June 22 at its community center. Travis residence paid respect to Old Glory by decorating their bicycles, wagons and strollers and donning

  • It’s summertime, get hydrated

    It's a sultry summer day, you've had your work out for the day and your body is begging for water. So which choice do you make - water or an electrolyte replacement drink? Water is your body's principal chemical component and makes up about 60 percent of your body weight. Every system in your body

  • DGMC graduates latest class of medical residents

     The following residents received their diplomas and follow-on assignments during a graduation ceremony held Friday at the Delta Breeze Club, presided by Col. (Dr.) Kevin Connolly, 60th Medical Group commander and the keynote speaker, retired Air Force Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Richard Tubb, former physician

  • Travis Airmen repair Air Force, Boeing aircraft

    Four Travis Airmen from the 60th Aerial Port Squadron traveled to Boeing headquarters in Long Beach, Calif., June 11 to repair approximately 540 devices that were faultily produced in August 2008. Approximately 230 of those fixed devices will go on Air Force aircraft.The devices are placed on all

  • Airmen's Attic aids enlisted members

    With permanent-change-of-station season going into full gear, there is one shop at Travis to assist Airmen in their move. The Airmen's Attic is a shop where enlisted members, staff sergeant and below, their dependents and Reservists can shop for free. The Airmen's Attic helps Airmen get the items

  • Civilian employee with Navy drops 130 pounds

    Kirsten Lim knows the harsh pain of silent judgment that can come with being overweight.She's seen looks and felt casual cruelty from strangers. Once tipping the scale at 400 pounds, Lim was once asked by a flight attendant how she even got on a plane.Such remarks took their toll and, in March 2010,

  • 18th Air Force commander visits Travis

    Lt. Gen. Mark Ramsay, 18th Air Force commander, and Mrs. Patty Ramsay visited here Tuesday through Thursday to speak with Airmen, meet with installation leadership, and learn about the base's dynamic mission.Team Travis' unique capabilities were showcased to Ramsay during a tour of the base's