• DGMC declares "down day"

    "Down day." A simple, two-word phrase worth its weight in gold to any military servicemember. The staff of David Grant USAF Medical Center will be treated to a rare occurrence Jan. 30. While other base units and military personnel have typically experienced a short-notice down day each year at

  • Travis Airman Passes Away

    A 44-year-old active-duty Airman was pronounced dead at approximately 12:30 p.m. at the David Grant USAF Medical Center Jan. 12. Master Sgt. Daniel Webster, 21st Airlift Squadron first sergeant, passed away due to a heart attack. "Team Travis has suffered an incredible loss," said Col. Mark Dillon,

  • Air Force officials announce promotions to lieutenant colonel

    The following Team Travis majors have been selected for promotion to lieutenant colonel:Gregory Goar, 60th Air Mobility Wing Matthew Jefson, 60th Civil Engineer Squadron John Knack, 660th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Jeffrey Payne, 6th Air Refueling Squadron Robert Sylvester, 60th Communications

  • Travis aircrew to deliver humanitarian aid to Africa

    Team Travis Airmen will fly two C-17 Globemaster IIIs to Africa Jan. 10 in support of humanitarian aid operations in the Darfur region of Sudan. Travis aircrews will consist of men and women from the active-duty 60th Air Mobility Wing and the Reserve's 349th Air Mobility Wing. "We are proud to

  • The seeds of democracy in America ... The House of Burgesses

    When you think of the origins Democracy in America, what is it that first comes to mind? Is it the Albany Plan, the Virginia Bill of Rights or the Declaration of Independence? If you were thinking that the roots of American democracy were conceived in the late 1700s, then you would be 150 years

  • Travis cost of living allowance removed from paychecks

    Travis Airmen are going to see a change to their leave and earnings statement effective January 2009. Airmen will not be receiving the CONUS COLA supplement on their paychecks which will result in a slight decrease in pay depending on the members' rank. The intent of the CONUS COLA is to provide

  • Stay safe and warm this winter

    It's winter again. The days are shorter, the outside temperature is lower and in some places it's cold, icy and snowy. Winter brings a change in season and a time to think about home-heating safety. Statistics show home-heating equipment causes more than 60,000 home fires and hundreds of deaths each

  • Tankers: From a Question Mark to Today’s Fight

    Air refueling operations continue to be amazing aerial feats, especially for people who witness the process for the first time. As mobility Airmen, we consider it simply part of what we do but, in reality, it is quite remarkable to have two aircraft meeting less than 50 feet apart at more than