• 349th EOD takes honor for second year

    The 349th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight has been named the Air Force Reserve Command Flight of the Year for 2010. This is the second year in a row EOD has won the title. EOD Airmen perform their duties under the most dangerous conditions to keep deployed troops safe. These highly skilled

  • Travis Tax Center opens

    With the 2011 tax season upon us, some service members may be wondering what's the best way to go about filing this year. The Travis Tax Center will offer free services to active-duty members in grades E4 and below, beginning Feb. 1. The hours of operation are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bldg. 249 in

  • DGMC opens new eye care center

    An open house for the new Ophthalmology Clinic and Laser Refractive Surgery Center was held Jan. 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. at its new location within the David Grant USAF Medical Center.The new clinic opened its doors Nov. 23, 2010 at the new location on the fourth floor near the Labor and Delivery

  • AFSO21 helps safety, resources, saves time and money

    Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century is a program designed to assist units with specific problems to save time and reduce costs using the Air Force's eight-step problem solving process. The process includes defining a problem statement, identifying performance gaps, setting an improvement

  • AFRC event looks to aid resolutions

    The Airman and Family Readiness Center held the first "New Years, New Goals" event Jan. 12, for all Airman and their families who not only want to start a New Year's resolution, but want to develop a plan to keep the resolution all year.The AFRC brought in specialists to council Airman and their

  • Fire crew shines

    For two years in a row, the Travis Fire Emergency Services Squadron has garnered the Chief Master Sgt. Ralph Sanborn award. The annual award honors Chief Master Sgt. Ralph E. Sanborn, who dedicated his 44-year career from 1943 to 1987 improving the Air Force fire protection capabilities, and is

  • KC-10s 20 years deployed, 30 years operational

    On the 17th of January, 2011, the KC-10 "Extender" aircraft will mark continuous deployment for 20 years--24 hours a day/7days a week/365 days a year-- to the Middle East in support of combat operations. Along with the aircraft, both aircrews and maintainers have been deployed with it. The KC-10

  • DGMC nabs 60 AMC level awards

    Christmas came early for 60 people assigned to the David Grant USAF Medical Center as Air Mobility Command announced Dec. 16 the command award winners for the Air Force Medical Service Annual Awards Program.In a message from Gen. Raymond E. Johns Jr., AMC commander, DGMC units, individuals and

  • Fisher House helps families

    The Travis Fisher House offers housing support to families with members receiving extended medical care at David Grant USAF Medical Center, whether active duty or retired. The facility here is part of a unique private-public partnership that supports America's military. The house allows family