• Back shop faces Hydraulics, solvent and airplanes — oh my!

    People may wonder what goes on behind-the-scenes to prepare an aircraft to function safely, efficiently and correctly. A big part of the behind-the-scenes preparation takes place at the hydraulic back shop, where things get messy. The hydraulic back shop team is responsible for breaking down the

  • Versatility essential to AGE

    While looking out the window of an aircraft, there are many support functions that can be seen in action. There are maintainers pull chalks and marshalling the aircraft, while the aircrew performs walk around inspections. Seldom noticed, however, are all the pieces of support equipment involved in

  • Civilian worker with 60th CS nears 50 years

    Speaking about the role Jo Cobb plays in her life, Claudette Day walks behind her desk to grab a tissue to dab her eyes."She's like a surrogate mother," said Mrs. Day, a computer technical supporter with the 60th Contracting Squadron."I can talk to her about anything."It's Mrs. Cobb's warm nature

  • Wind a factor for Fleet 5

    The delta breeze blowing from west to east through Travis can be detrimental to the members of Fleet 5. Airman 1st Class Abby Potter and Senior Airman Zachary Berndt, 60th Aerial Port Squadron air transportation specialists, are the lavatory service technicians at Travis. When a plane needs to be

  • Dating scam involves man posing as deployed Airman

    "He seemed genuine," she said. His profile on the dating website included a photo of himself in uniform while carving Halloween pumpkins with his daughter. He also claimed to be deployed to Afghanistan and, for nearly two months, he chatted "live" with the intended victim before asking for money.

  • AFAF campaign launches Mon.

    The Annual Air Force Assistance Fund will kick off with a breakfast at the Delta Breeze Club Monday with the theme "Commitment to Caring."The AFAF, the Air Force's official charity, is a six-week campaign that provides funds to the Air Force Aid Society, Air Force Enlisted Village, Air Force Village

  • Water and fuel are Airmen's duties not just porcelain patrol

    The water and fuel maintenance members of the 60th Civil Engineer Squadron do much more than unclog toilets.The Airmen used to be known as plumbers, but their career field merged two years ago into water and fuel maintenance, giving them more responsibility and a higher level of expertise.On a slow

  • Laughter is good medicine for heart

    The next time you're laughing with your friends at a funny joke, you're helping your heart--literally.Your body's arteries--the blood vessels which carry oxygen-filled blood from the heart to the rest of your body--respond to laughter in a positive way, according to a Harvard Health Letter published

  • Youth 4 youth Helps kids

    Military members have always had the task of balancing work and family life, but when parents deploy, go to a temporary duty station or need to be away for some other reason, who can fill in and mentor a child?Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Bay have partnered with Team Travis to offer a Youth 4