• Band of the Golden West rocks the house

    Of the many military bands in existence, it is the USAF Band of the Golden West that represents Team Travis. The Air Force Band of the Golden West, like the whole Air Force band program, traces its roots to the 1940's during World War II, when the Air Force was still part of the Army. At that time,

  • Airman wins Air Force Enlisted IMA of the Year

    The Travis Individual Mobilization Augmentee of the Year awards were announced recently naming a Travis Airman the Enlisted IMA of the Year. Special Agent Denny Wood, Air Force Office of Special Investigations special agent, won in the enlisted category of the award. The award is earned through an

  • Warrior of the Week: Airman Kristen Rohrer

    Squadron: 60th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs Duty title: Staff writer Time in service: eight months Hometown: Fairfield, Calif. Goals: "To go to school to obtain my associates degree as a dental tech. by the time my four-year enlistment is up and eventually get my Bachelors degree. Also buy a

  • Cemetery dedication honors veterans

    There was a lot of talk of commitment - the enduring commitment of veterans who dedicated their lives in service of their country and the reciprocal commitment this country has made to eternally care for its veterans. On April 22, the Sacramento Valley Veterans Affairs National Cemetery in Dixon was

  • 60th Security Forces Squadron poised to answer the call

    Most days the members of the 60th Security Forces Squadron are in the background of our lives - they let us through the gate and we know to slow down when the patrol cars drive by, but if there is ever an emergency, the 60th SFS "Defenders" respond to protect lives and property and restore

  • Firefighter grapples for Jiu-jitsu title

    There aren't many people who would like to find themselves sprawled on the floor while getting choked in front of many people. That's exactly the position Brandon Hetzler's opponents found themselves in during the Pan American Jiu-jitsu Championships March 30 through April 1 in Los Angeles,

  • Travis wings cooperate to certify upgraded C-5s, saves Air Force money

    In a show of true Team Travis cooperation, earlier this month members of the 615th Contingency Response Wing provided key support to the 60th and 349th Air Mobility Wings to help certify an upgraded C-5 and in the process saved the Air Force money. The certification was part of the Air Force's C-5

  • Travis Air Force Base Warrior of the Week: Tech. Sgt. Allen Diffenbaugh

    Name: Allen Diffenbaugh Rank: technical sergeant Squadron: 22nd Airlift Squadron Duty Title: C-5 loadmaster and 22nd Readiness noncommissioned officer-in-chargeYears in service: 15 Hometown: Baltimore, Md. Family: Wife Tech. Sgt. Melissa Diffenbaugh, sons Zachary, Caleb and Ryan. Goals: "To complete