• Leadership asks spouses for opinions

    For the first time in Air Force history, every spouse of an active-duty member is invited to take part in the 2006 Community Assessment Survey. The Community Needs Assessment Survey occurs every two to three years and is used to assess the current climate of the Air Force. “There may be an issue out

  • 301st AS receives new mission

    The 301st Airlift Squadron celebrated their rich heritage while looking forward to their new mission during a transition ceremony May 25 in Bldg. P-31 at Travis. “Today is a historic day for this squadron, but not solely because of today’s ceremony,” said Lt. Col. Dave Pavey, acting commander for

  • Stay safe in the sun

    People are spending more and more time outside. Every day feels more like summertime here. As outdoor activities increase, it is important to think about staying healthy and safe. We have heard it all before. The sun’s powerful rays aren’t good for us. They have the potential to create short-term

  • Use mouthguards to protect smile

    Each year, thousands of teens get hurt on the playing field, the basketball court, or while skateboarding, biking or during other activities. Blows to the face in nearly every sport can injure teeth, lips, cheek and tongue. A properly fitted mouth guard, or mouth protector, is an important piece of

  • Reading program gives kids Head Start

    Today marks the end of the Raising a Reader program for the children enrolled at the Travis Head Start pre-school. The program, which began Feb. 1, is a take-home book bag program that helps promote reading among pre-school age children. The children take a bag of four to five books home for a week,

  • 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