• Moving history forward

    Imagine if you knew what it was you wanted to do as a child and had the chance to live out that dream. That is exactly what Col. Carol Vermillion had the opportunity to do. Not only has she lived her dream, but it is more exciting than she ever dreamed it would be. With her mother as a nurse in the

  • Don’t forget to stretch

    Having had the privilege to work with the Air Force Men's and Women's Volleyball teams last year, it came to my attention how many people do not stretch properly before workouts. During the three-week tryouts for the teams, I saw many elite-level athletes with injuries that could have easily been

  • Flying for free

    With the summer months fast approaching, many families will begin planning for vacations and relaxing getaways. But with the cost of traveling, it is impossible for some to enjoy the vacation they hoped for. Enter Space Available travel. Space A is available to active duty, reservists, National

  • Travis Credit Union donates to Fisher House

    The board of directors for the Travis Credit Union recently donated $10,000 to the Travis Fisher House. Shérry Cordonnier, Travis Credit Union director of corporate relations, made the presentation on Feb. 13 to Charlene Hall, Travis Fisher House manager and Jane Hassanieh, assistant

  • AMC honors first sergeant as one of their 12 Outstanding Airmen

    A first sergeant from the 660th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron was announced as one of Air Mobility Command's 12 Outstanding Airmen March 14. Master Sgt. Terry Swartz will be honored at the command's Outstanding Airmen/First Sergeant of the Year Banquet April 5, where one Airman from each category

  • Warrior of the Week: Senior Airman Alex Chapman

    Squadron: 60th Comptroller Squadron Duty Title: Accounting technician Years in service: 4 Hometown: Chicago, Ill. Family: Wife Christy, daughter Cassidy 2 years old, son Brenden 8 months old. Goals: "Finish my bachelor's degree with a major in political science and minors in criminal justice and

  • Knucklebuster awards recognize Travis’ maintainers

    The 60th and 349th Maintenance Groups hosted their third annual Knucklebuster awards ceremony March 9. The Knucklebuster awards are maintenance-specific awards, given to individuals who are selected by their peers as the "best of the best." The awards ceremony held this year gave out two Chief

  • "Commitment to caring:" AFAF campaign begins March 19

    March 19 marks the beginning of the annual six-week Air Force Assistance Fund campaign, the only fundraiser for charitable organizations established to support Air Force personnel and their families. The AFAF campaign supports four charitable organizations: the Air Force Enlisted Village, Inc., Air