• Sierra Inn Dining Facility completes renovations

    The 60th Force Support Squadron held the grand opening of the renovated Sierra Inn Dining Facility Monday after three months of construction on Travis Air Force Base.The Sierra Inn acquired room for approximately 75 more seats to accommodate more Airmen and civilians on Travis. The structure of food

  • Changes made to Family Care Plans

    Significant changes were made to AFI 36-2908, Family Care Plans. FCP ensures that military families are taken care of during drills, annual training, mobilization and deployment. Some changes specifically impact those military members who may deploy. Here is the rundown on the new FCP

  • New fitness pad gives Airmen space to work out

    A new fitness pad officially opened Monday inside the track behind the Travis Fitness Center.Just a year ago, Travis Airmen struggled while exercising and stretching on the infield dirt and grass inside the track.The field worsened with rain and winter conditions, greatly increasing the possibility

  • Base greets community leaders

    An induction ceremony was held Jan. 6 for 42 honorary commanders at the Delta Breeze Club here.The honorary commander program exists not only to strengthen ties between Travis and the local community, but also for key members in the community and leaders in the Air Force to mutually benefit each

  • Travis Airmen honored with Purple Hearts

    Three Travis Airmen were awarded Purple Hearts in a ceremony Jan. 5 at the base theater. The Purple Heart is awarded to members of the United States armed forces who are wounded by an instrument of war in the hands of the enemy, or posthumously to the next of kin in the name of those who were killed

  • Engineers act fast to restore power

    When the power unexpectedly went out in Travis base housing early in the morning Dec. 23, Balfour Beatty Communities quickly dispatched maintenance crews to determine the cause. Electricians from the 60th Civil Engineer Squadron supported BBC and their contractor, Contra Costa Power, and began

  • Out of Iraq

    A Travis C-17 Globemaster III departed Iraq Dec. 17 with approximately 129 service members and media on the flight headed for Kuwait as Operation New Dawn came to a close.After approximately 9 years of Operations Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn, America is withdrawing its military presence from Iraq.

  • New fuel tanks offer larger, safer storage

    Travis will have three jet propulsion fuel tanks operational in January that will safeguard the environment as well as increase safety and mission efficiency.The $58 million project that took 18 months to complete was accomplished through a partnership with Kinder Morgan.Each tank is capable of

  • Travis helps local youth learn to fly

    Travis welcomed Kevin Irving to participate in the Pilot for a Day program Friday. Irving, 14, spent the day with Airmen touring the base and learning how to be an Air Force pilot.The Pilot for a Day program, in partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, gives children diagnosed with catastrophic

  • Travis Airmen honored for Commuter Challenge

    Approximately 65 Travis Airmen and civilians were honored Wednesday at the Delta Breeze Club for their environmental efforts during the Solano Commuter Challenge banquet.The Airmen and civilians performed exceptionally during the challenge by using alternative methods of transportation to and from