• From an ember to a flame

    Those looking for a benchmark for seamless integrated training need look no further then the Travis Air Force Base fire department. Fire Chief John Speakman and Chief Master Sgt. Michael Beck, 349th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Chief, are justifiably proud of the program they have built. It got the

  • Travis simulators prepare aircrew

     Travis utilizes numerous simulators for training purposes compatible with the C-5 Galaxy, KC-10 Extender and C-17 Globemaster III aircraft.The simulators vary in size and technological advancement, but remain effective in saving the Air Force man hours and unnecessary costs."The values of

  • Laptops give maintainers advantage

    Gone are the days of excess in the Air Force. As we usher in a new era of technology, wasteful practices are targeted and eliminated with programs like Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century and the Digital Air Wing Initiative. Practices are streamlined by cutting out any steps that are

  • Initiative brings Travis into 2012

    Born out of the Electronic Flight Bag Initiative for aircrew and intended to cut down on inefficiencies, the Digital Air Wing Initiative is now in effect at Travis.Inefficiencies are felt most where the work is taking place, whether it is repeatedly inputting data manually or attempting to find your

  • Technology improves patient care

    From the time the stethoscope was introduced in 1816, innovation has played a role in improving medical practices.While technology has improved many processes and departments at Travis' David Grant USAF Medical Center, one in particular is the Joint Radiation Oncology Center."We are tech dependent,"

  • VITA program begins for tax season

    The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program kicked off Wednesday here. The VITA program provides free income tax preparation to service members, retirees and dependents.If you are a retiree, volunteers will prepare your taxes at the tax center in the education center, Bldg. 249, Room C-114. Taxes

  • This week In Travis history

    From its activation in May 1943 until the end of 1944, the primary mission of the new Fairfield-Suisun Army Air Base was to prepare United States war planes and their aircrews for combat deployment to the Pacific Theater of operations. The base prepared more than 2,000 such aircraft between July

  • Officer promoted by Air Mobility Command commander

    Being promoted and reciting the oath of office is an exciting day in any officer's career. For Capt. Matt Burton, his experience was especially exciting and unique. Burton, 21st Airlift Squadron first pilot, was promoted by Gen. Raymond Johns Jr., Air Mobility Command Commander, during an en route

  • Former Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney McKinley visits Travis

    The 15th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force shared his insight and experience with Airmen from every tier Jan. 20 during his visit to Travis Air Force Base.Throughout his 31-year Air Force career, former Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney McKinley both observed and participated in shaping

  • Dorm managers help Airmen adjust

    The six dorm managers on Travis Air Force Base have the responsibility of ensuring a safe, clean and comfortable quality of life for approximately 1,000 service member dorm residents spread across a 45-acre campus.The transition period between leaving technical school and arriving at a first duty