• Innovation brings aircrew training into new era

    Travis C-17 Globemaster III pilots are scheduled to be some of the first flyers in the Air Force to experience an innovative training system within the next year. It will connect them to other Air Force C-17 simulators across the United States virtually.Travis is one of 10 bases that, through

  • Former BEEliner pilot on C-5 era

    While the 21st Airlift Squadron BEEliners at Travis fly of the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, before 2006, its pilots flew the C-5 Galaxy aircraft as well. One BEEliner pilot during the C-5 era was Maj. Stephen Dawson, 60th Air Mobility Wing Director of Staff deputy director and 22nd AS pilot. "In

  • Youth Center goes into overtime for furlough week

    The Travis Youth Center is busy year-round with an accredited school-age program, team sports, numerous 4-H and Boy and Girl Scouts programs, instructional classes and an open recreation program. With the state of California struggling financially, budgets have been slashed across many state-funded

  • Lt. Dan Band to perform at Travis

    The Lieutenant Dan Band is scheduled to perform a free concert at Travis March 3 in hangar 837 in support of Travis' service members and families. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. Since 2004, The Lt. Dan Band has been performing for military personnel in the United States and

  • Cypress Lakes Golf Club commited to Travis

    Cypress Lakes Golf Club is a volunteer membership arm of the Cypress Lakes Golf Course and was formed more than two years ago. Their members consist of adults and young people with a passion for the game. The great news for Travis is the club has made a commitment to promote enthusiasm for Cypress

  • BEEliners commander’s perspective

     This week marks the 70th anniversary of the BEEliners, and rich in history, the 21st Airlift Squadron plans to honor those currently serving and those who served in the past as BEEliners. Lt. Col. Joe Dingman, 21st Airlift Squadron commander, joined the team in May 2011. He is affectionately known

  • Air Force Medical Service turns to secure messaging

    Patients at Air Force medical treatment facilities will soon be able to communicate securely and privately with their health care teams anywhere and anytime due to the Air Force-wide expansion of secure messaging.Secure messaging will be available to patients through what is known as the MiCare

  • BEEliner pilot emphasizes tradition

    For Capt. Nelson Prouty, being a pilot in the 21st Airlift Squadron is about history and tradition. He's well aware of it as the squadron celebrates its 70th anniversary this week. Before its past pilots' arrival, he anticipated sharing what he called their "common bond" as fliers and members of the

  • The BEEliners legacy continues at Travis

    On Oct. 1, 1993, the 21st Airlift Squadron was reassigned from the 374th Operations Group to the 60 OG and relocated from Yokota Air Base to Travis. The 21st AS transitioned from the C-130 Hercules to the C-5 Galaxy, beginning a new chapter in its proud history. Upon arrival at Travis in 1993, the