• The Origins of the Bill of Right ... The Federalists v. the Anti-Federalists

    We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the

  • Keep on rockin' with second CD 'For the Troops'

    A number of top musical acts want to thank you for your service and the sacrifices you make for our country with the release of a new "For the Troops II" CD, available now for free download at the Army and Air Force Exchange Service Web site, www.aafes.com. For active duty service members or

  • When freedom of speech was outlawed ... The Alien and Sedition Acts

    Under the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, it is clearly defined that Congress shall make no law prohibiting the establishment of religion, freedom of speech or of the press and the right of the people to assemble peaceably. Despite being ratified into law in 1791, it would only be seven

  • In remembrance: Master Sgt. Daniel Webster

    Master Sgt. Daniel Webster, 21st Airlift Squadron first sergeant, passed away Jan. 12 as a result of a heart attack at David Grant USAF Medical Center. Sergeant Webster was born May 6, 1964 on Ramey Air Force Base, Puerto Rico and joined the Air Force May 20, 1985. He is survived by his wife

  • Darfur airlift operations begin

    The Air Force has begun airlifting Rwandan peacekeeping equipment and supplies from Kigali to the Darfur Region of Sudan as part of the United Nations-Africa Union peacekeeping mission. The first mission was completed today by the "Spirit of The Golden Gate," a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft deployed

  • 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