• Dream machine kiosks reward recycling at Travis

    Dreams of a greener tomorrow can become a reality today with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service's introduction of a new recycling kiosk at Travis, located in the Exchange.The Dream Machine computerized kiosks recycle empty drink cans and plastic bottles into points Airmen can redeem for select

  • Specialized services available to Travis patrons

    When people need to frame something their first inclination might be to search for a frame shop in the local phone book. When they need to order trophies or T-shirts, they might browse the internet for the cheapest place to go. When people have car problems, they might ask their friends to recommend

  • '80s a time of construction for Travis

    By the 1980s Travis had seen over four decades of service to the nation. While the previous decade saw an "aircraft revolution" on base, the 1980s would see only improved models of existing aircraft. This decade would see a "construction revolution."The building frenzy began in April 1984 with the

  • Travis runs in marathon

    Travis Airmen displayed their dedication to physical fitness Saturday at the 2011 U.S. Air Force Marathon. A total of 22 competitors from Travis ran in the various events.Capt. Charles Dehn, 6th Air Refueling Squadron , ran the full marathon and finished 26th overall with a time of 3:00:04. While

  • Members made citizens

    Three service members, each from a different military service branch, became naturalized citizens of the United States at the Airman and Family Readiness Center Sept. 16 during the Military Naturalization Ceremony.Senior Airman Adam Hamar, 940th Wing public affairs, Army Sergeant Chansophru

  • DGMC pharmacy shows off new look

    After years of planning and months of hard work, the last major piece of David Grant USAF Medical Center's Phase I structural improvement and modernization program finally dropped anchor. The $3.2 million outpatient pharmacy officially opened its doors Sept. 12 after relocating to a new expanded

  • This Week in Travis History: 1989, base helps after Hugo

    On Sept. 17, 1989, Hurricane Hugo, the eighth named storm of the 1989 hurricane season, slammed into Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The death toll in Puerto Rico was five dead, with 55,000 homes destroyed or badly damaged, 37,000 families left homeless, and an estimated $2 billion in

  • Ten Pin eatery gets ball rolling

    The latest Food Transformation Initiative location, Ten Pin inside of Travis Bowl, celebrated its grand opening Sept. 15 with free food and door prizes to all who attended.Travis is one of five pilot bases incorporating the campus-style dining option into the meal card plan. The campus-style dining

  • Delayed Enlistment Training Flight takes off at Travis

    The Air Force Reserve's newest Airmen are getting a leg up on their future with the stand-up of delayed enlistment training flights. Travis was selected as one of five pilot bases to launch this Reserve program. On Saturdays of the A and B flight unit training assemblies, the trainees meet at the