• Depression in men and women: What's the difference?

    Depression can strike anyone, but the symptoms can be dramatically different between men and women. Signs and symptoms According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly 20 million people are currently dealing with depression. Service members who may have been exposed to traumatic events

  • TRICARE publishes new Behavioral Health resource guide

    No one questions the need for medical care when someone is physically injured, but when people experience emotional problems, they may feel embarrassed and afraid to seek help when the troubling signs first surface. During Mental Health Month in May, TRICARE would like to remind beneficiaries about

  • DoD promotes military participation in World No Tobacco Day

    The last Monday in May is Memorial Day, a day set aside to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to their country. Living freedom to the fullest by reducing unnecessary health risks is one way to honor the memories of those who've died. Just around the corner from Memorial Day on

  • Federal stimulus funding at Travis

    On Feb. 17, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 into law. The spending bill is intended to provide stimulus to the economy through federal tax cuts, social welfare provisions, and domestic spending in education, health care and infrastructure. Of the $80.2

  • 60th CS switches to new process

    On May 1, the 60th Communications Squadron began a migration that changes the way Travis computer users will submit communications-related work orders and requirements. The change moves the processing of work orders and requirements from the Project, Workflow, Requirements, Resource Manager System

  • Phoenix Spouse, now Key Spouse Program

    The Air Force has recently standardized the name for the Key Spouse Program. Originally known as the Phoenix Spouse Program which was implemented by Air Mobility Command in 2006, the name change to the Key Spouse Program was initiated for consistent name recognition and branding across the Air

  • At your service

    The first day of May might seem a little early to be thinking about who's coming for the holidays, but for those who are, the Westwind Inn is prepared. The 560-room hotel located on base books reservations 24 hours-a-day, year-round for visitors coming in the months of November, December and

  • 2010 Executive Leadership Development Program offered to officers

    The Department of Defense has allocated the opportunity for a minimum of two active duty Air Force majors or major-selects to participate in the 2010 Executive Leadership Development Program, scheduled to begin in October 2009. This program is designed specifically for highly motivated, active-duty

  • Winners announced for Air Force Volunteer Excellence Award

    The Travis Airman and Family Readiness Center hosted the Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon to announce the nominees and winners of the Air Force Volunteer Excellence Awards, April 23 at the Delta Breeze Club. The Air Force Volunteer Excellence Award was established to recognize federal civilians,

  • Provider Appreciation Day May 1

    Child care organizations and parents across the globe are joining together May 1, to celebrate Provider Appreciation Day. Started in 1996 by a group of volunteers in New Jersey, Provider Appreciation Day is a special day to recognize child care providers, teachers, school-age program staff, child