• 615th CRW prepares for ORI

    The 572nd Global Mobility Readiness Squadron, along with members from the 615th Contingency Response Wing, took part in a training exercise Aug. 27 to 30 at Camp Parks, Calif. The exercise, titled Dublin Fury, consisted of many team building events designed to prepare members of the 615th CRW for

  • AMC commander's greeting

    To the Men and Women of Air Mobility Command: As we return to AMC, my wife, Chris, and I are humbled and honored to serve beside the professional and dedicated mobility warriors who make our nation's Global Reach a reality. As your new commander, I look forward to serving with you as we carry

  • Media invited to cover Travis 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

    TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - Media are invited to cover a 9/11 Remembrance Retreat here, Sept. 11 starting at 4 p.m. The ceremony will include a formal retreat ceremony and a short narrative and speech from the 60th AMW commander, Col. Steve Arquiette. The retreat is meant to honor those who

  • Farewell to Air Mobility Command

    Fellow mobility Airmen: I have been honored and privileged to serve with you as your commander for the last 2 years. As today's air mobility warriors, you continue a long line of mobility heroes that stretches back over 60 years. And, as you carry that legacy into the future, your warrior spirit is

  • Self Aid, Buddy Care saves lives

    For those in need of emergency medical care after a life-threatening injury, Self-Aid and Buddy Care can save a life. "SABC is 21st century life and limb saving skills; steps taken to save lives," said Jerry Hoenicke, 60th Air Mobility Wing Self Aid and Buddy Care advisor. "It is emergency first-aid

  • Letter to the Editor: Thank you Team Travis for granting wish

    Hello, I would like to thank everyone at Travis for the very special day for our son, Mitchell, and the rest of our family. Everyone we met was extremely kind and supportive. You brought us in as members of your community and we greatly appreciate it. Mitchell has proudly displayed his wings, coins,

  • Travis inducts new honorary commanders

    Travis hosted an honorary commanders' assumption-of-command ceremony Aug. 24 at the Delta Breeze Club. Units from the 349th Air Mobility Wing, the 615th Contingency Response Wing and the 60th Air Mobility Wing, along with squadron commanders from the 615th CRW and 60th AMW, bonded their

  • In Remembrance: Senior Airman Chad Colgan

    Senior Airman Chad Colgan, 60th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-5 crew chief, passed away Aug. 26 as a result of injuries received in a motorcycle accident in Vacaville, Calif. Airman Colgan was from Toulon, Ill., and joined the Air Force in November 2003. He is survived by his wife, Brooke, father,

  • Never too early to start brushing, flossing

    In this day and age of fast foods, soda and candy-filled pantries, it is no wonder that children are still coming to the dentist with cavities that need to be fixed. Good oral hygiene is something that should start a few days after birth. A simple wiping of your child's gums with a washcloth after