• Warrior of the Week: Arthur Albert

    Squadron: 60th Air Mobility Wing Duty title: Safety Specialist Years in service: 22, (retired master sergeant), one year as a GS-employee Hometown: Ellington, Mo. Goals: "To advance my skills and knowledge of the USAF Mishap Prevention Program and secure a position within the Air Force as a ground

  • 60th Air Mobility Wing welcomes new vice commander

    The 60th Air Mobility Wing welcomed its new vice commander to join the ranks of the largest mobility organization in the Air Force. Col. Giovanni Tuck replaced Col. Tom Sharpy, who took command of the 92nd Air Refueling Wing, Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Colonel Tuck joins Team Travis after

  • Commander's Action Line: school enrollment priority

    Question: I am currently on active duty at Travis but live in Vacaville. I applied for my child to attend school in the Travis School District and was put on a waiting list. After a few more questions, I found out that you don't have to be military affiliated to be in the TUSD. Shouldn't the TUSD be

  • Squadron stays DUI free for 16 years

    There are many records that were once considered untouchable such as Hank Aarons' 755 home runs. However, one Team Travis squadron hopes their record is never broken. The Airmen of the 60th Contracting Squadron have maintained a record of zero incidents for an astounding 16 years. "Over the past 16

  • 60th Security Forces prepares for the upcoming Rodeo

    Members of the 60th Security Forces Squadron Rodeo team recently suited up and prepared for another practice session at the shooting range. Each of the team members have been training for the upcoming 2007 Rodeo Challenge at McChord Air Force Base, Wash., in which they will participate in three

  • Officer's Spouses Club donates books

    The Officers' Spouses' Club recently donated hundreds of new children's books to the Mitchell Memorial Library. Through fundraising, the OSC was able to raise $8,000 which they were able to use to purchase 604 new books for the library. The funds were raised primarily through the Travis Thrift Shop,

  • Warrior of the Week: Senior Airman Christian Rodriguez

    Squadron: 60th Operations Support Squadron Duty Title: Personnel journeyman Years in service: Three Hometown: Sacramento, Calif.Goals: "To get commissioned and retire from the United States Air Force." Greatest achievement: "My daughter; she inspires me." "I am proud to nominate Airman Rodriguez as

  • National testing center opens at Travis

    In continuing to seek out new ways to better serve and help Travis Airmen with their educational goals, the Travis Education Center recently opened their new on-base National Testing Center. The center, established with University of Maryland College, is free to military members. It provides 34

  • 60th AMS offers body hydration tips

    "Lift those canteens up high, trainees. Drink until they're empty! Now hold them over your head and turn them upside down. If I see one drop come out of the opening of those canteens, you're going to be on your faces pushing Texas!" Those of us who were lucky enough to go through basic training

  • AF announces master sergeant promotions list

    The following Team Travis technical sergeants have been selected for promotion to master sergeant. 6th Air Refueling Squadron Hyman Hendrix 9th Air Refueling Squadron Roman Munoz Sean Oleary 15th Air Mobility Operations Squadron Brett Alvord John Stutts William Valvo II 21st Airlift Squadron