• Engineer flies 'sideways'

    When Tech. Sgt. Steven Foley meets with past flight engineers, they compare their experiences.The 22nd Airlift Squadron flight engineer said the technological advancements of the career field make the retirees and veterans laugh."They chuckle at the automation," he said.Flight engineers and others

  • Travis tests new E-Gatekeeper program

    A new, online program to streamline the approval of official visitors and certain sponsored guests such as distinguished visitors, staff assistance visitors, inspector, auditors and trainers at Travis will begin a 90-day test phase April 2. The intention of Air Mobility Command's E-Gatekeeper

  • 22nd AS celebrates their 70th anniversary

    Members, family, friends and acquaintances of the 22nd Airlift Squadron are invited to the squadron's 70th anniversary celebration scheduled for April 2 and 3 at Travis.The celebration includes many activities designed to celebrate the historic legacy of the squadron, said Capt. Austin Horn, 22nd AS

  • Key Resolve exercise displays key results

    Airmen from Travis helped kick off Exercise Key Resolve Feb. 28 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Key Resolve is a combined exercise that involves more than 2,000 U.S. forces and nearly 10,000 South Korean forces and is geared toward maintaining the readiness of the Combined Forces Command staff

  • Mortuary affairs officer gives guidance, comfort

    When people ask Tara Sutherland what she does, she answers slyly, saying she works at Travis Air Force Base.When pressed, the Vacaville native reveals that she's the 60th Force Support Squadron mortuary affairs officer, a title she said often stops inquisitive minds from their line of inquiry.She

  • Travis plans Earth Day events all month long

    Earth Day is April 22 but activities at Travis are planned for the entire month. Earth Day promotes awareness and appreciation for the environment. Hosting activities throughout the month will help increase awareness of the Air Force theme, "Conserve today; secure tomorrow," said Capt. Dustin Creed,

  • Travis strengthens ally ties

    Captain Jase Orr has been supporting and accomplishing the United States Air Force mission for more than a year at Travis, but he's not a member of this military, or even this country.The Birmingham, England native has been an honorary member of the 6th Air Refueling Squadron since he arrived at

  • Chiefs, shirts spike ALS students in volleyball match

    It is a tradition as old as time for fresh, young warriors to challenge their older, more experienced mentors. If the new challengers win and give 110 percent, they earn the respect of their elders and, more importantly, bragging rights.The newest batch of Sgt. Paul P. Ramoneda Airman Leadership

  • WWII vet recalls war

    When walking through the Exchange and spotting an older couple walking hand in hand, one might not give much thought to the experiences and hardships they have endured. Many of these veterans have experienced the hardships of wars much different than those of today.Retired Senior Master Sgt. Steve

  • Simon Sinek inspires Airmen during visit to Travis

    Travis Air Force Base hosted Simon Sinek, motivational speaker and author, to speak with Airmen about the tools for successful leadership skills Tuesday in recognition of the mental pillar of Wingman Day. Sinek is the author of "Start with Why," one of the books on the chief of staff reading list.