Battling biting bugs - a common summertime task at Travis

Insect bites and stings are common occurrences during the summer months and can be very bothersome and even dangerous. By understanding insect behavior, most encounters with these little terrors can be avoided. Mosquitoes: they feed primarily at dawn and dusk. They are usually found within a few

Aircraft Parts processes for C-17 arrival

The Aircraft Parts Store has seen their workload double in the past month due to the up-coming C-17 bed down. They have received and logged more than 11,800 C-17 parts from the Defense Logistics Agency alone. They have also received 15,976 parts from Boeing. More incredibly, they have achieved 100

Motivated to perform her duty, one air traffic controller beats cancer

The Airman leans over the console in the control tower 13 stories in the air and directs planes along the Travis runway. It was her desire to do this job that helped her beat thyroid cancer. Senior Airman Anna Ortiz, 60th Operation Support Squadron, was pregnant with her second child when she

Efficient thermostat settings saves energy, base money

Travis’ policy for energy conservation mandates that thermostats be set to 68 degrees in the winter and 78 degrees in the summer. Seventy-eight degrees in the summer months may seem warm for Travis members that are used to much cooler indoor temperatures. Likewise, 68 degrees in the winter may seem

Security forces streamlines minor accident reporting procedures

Security forces have many responsibilities at Travis, the least of which is responding to emergency calls for assistance. As the Global War on Terrorism continues and we maintain our high operations tempo, we must continue to find ways to streamline our processes and conduct business using more

Summer youth program to begin June 12

The American Red Cross is once again sponsoring their popular Summer Youth program at Travis this year. Applications are now available to participate in the program, which begins June 12. Applications can be picked up from the information desks at David Grant USAF Medical Center or the base thrift

Only professionals should install systems furniture

Configuring an office space here can be a challenge. One effective way is to use systems furniture [often mistakenly called modular furniture]. Systems furniture allows efficient use of space while providing people workstations that can be interchanged amongst different cubicles and work spaces.

Join the mission, move

As National High Blood Pressure Education Month comes to an end, people are encouraged to remember this year’s theme, “Prevent and Control High Blood Pressure: Mission Possible.” It’s easy to join the mission: just ask your doctor what your blood pressure numbers are, what they mean, and what you

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AMC Matchup returns

Starting Thursday and continuing through the month of August, Air Mobility Command members and their family members are encouraged to see how they match up. “MatchUp is AMC’s summertime program wherein participants can win big prizes for just participating in various activities at their base,” said