• C-5 Isochronal inspections move to Dover AFB

    The men and women of the 60th and 349th Equipment Maintenance Squadrons witnessed the end of an era roll out with a C-5 Galaxy from the bay doors June 1. As a result of the Total Force Isochronal consolidation, the isochronal inspections performed on Travis' entire fleet of C-5 Galaxies have moved

  • Commander’s Action Line: Unattended children

    Question: What is the minimum age a family member child can be unattended? Is there a base policy? Answer: According to the Travis Housing Brochure, paragraph 5.2., "children, age nine and younger, may not be left alone without adult supervision. Children ages 10 to 11 may be left home three hours

  • 6th ARS remains DUI-free

    The 6th Air Refueling Squadron recently entered its eighth year of remaining DUI-free. "That's eight years of Christmas and New Year's Eve parties, Fourth of July's and 808 plus Critical Day's of Summer," said Chief Master Sgt. Bruce Zahn, 6th Air Refueling Squadron command chief. The 6th ARS'

  • Things to do in a day: Sitting on the dock of the bay

    Northern California is a quite remarkable place to live. Not only is the Bay Area weather delightful and the scenery absolutely stunning, but it has an enormous amount of entertainment and impressive activities to do. In the heart of the Bay Area is the glorious city of San Francisco. Of course you

  • Things to do in a day: A valley full of treasures

    Last week, you were relaxing on the sparkling water getting closer to nature. This week get back on dry land by taking a quick trip to a place with countless treasures to be found: the Napa Valley. A very popular vacation spot in Northern California, Napa can be enjoyed for more than just its

  • Warrior of the Week: Staff Sgt. Doreen Owens

    Squadron: 60th Air Mobility Wing Command Post Duty Title: Wing Status of Resource Training System manager Years in service: Seven Hometown: Honolulu, Hawaii Goals: "Obtain a bachelor's degree in Foreign Area Studies, Middle Eastern language, private pilot's license and enroll in the Airman Education

  • Travis major wins AF Band Officer of the Year

    The commander of the USAF Band of the Golden West here recently won the Air Force Band Officer of the Year for 2006. Maj. Richard Mench led a 60-member band who had 425 performances throughout the western United States and recorded a "War of Remembrance" album. "Over my 24-year career, Major Mench

  • Warrior of the Week: Staff Sgt. Lori Gonzalez

    Squadron: 21st Airlift Squadron Duty Title: Aviation Resource Management Years in service: Six Hometown: Stockton, Calif. Goals: "To pursue another career in the medical field and raise my children." Greatest achievement: "Being a wife and mother." "Staff Sgt. Lori Gonzalez has performed

  • Things to do in a day: Relaxing with nature

    Finally, it's Friday and tension has you ready to explode. Escaping somewhere peaceful so you can hear yourself think is only a dream. Or is it? There is a quiet and beautiful place only a short drive away that is filled with relaxing and fun activities to lift your spirits - Lake Berryessa. Lake