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April 14, 2020
Counselors provide services online during COVID-19 outbreak

More than 579,000 people in the United States have been infected with the new coronavirus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Millions have filed for unemployment benefits over the past few weeks, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, and more than 25,000 people in the
April 14, 2020
Easter Bunny visits children of deployed parents

The Easter Bunny made a stop at Travis Air Force Base April 11 to visit families of deployed service members.
April 10, 2020
Relief kits help families of deployed service members during COVID-19 pandemic

Nearly 150 families received relief kits April 2 at Travis Air Force Base, California, as part of the base Airman and Family Readiness Center’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The kits consisted of two meals, personal hygiene items and activities for children. They were made in conjunction with
April 9, 2020
DeCA guidance requires employees, customers to have a face covering to enter commissaries

Commissaries are requiring some form of face covering for store employees and customers to enter a commissary.The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) guidance is effective April 10 and applies to all agency stores and other facilities worldwide where no local directive has yet been issued, said Rear
April 8, 2020
Team Travis innovates PPE, helps DGMC fight spread of coronavirus

At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stressed that wearing the proper personal protective equipment was the key to keeping medical personnel safe.
April 7, 2020
Mobility Airmen transport medics, supplies to aid in fight against COVID-19

U.S. Air Force Reserve mobility Airmen from California answered an urgent request April 5, deploying medical personnel to the state of New York to help combat COVID-19.
April 7, 2020
Commanders Jazz Ensemble unites via video to bring 'Last Dinosaur' to life

Physical distancing recently proved no limitation in bringing together members of the Commanders Jazz Ensemble. The 18-member group at Travis Air Force Base, California, one of several in the U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West stationed at Travis, came together via a music video posted to social
April 3, 2020
Travis AFB pharmacies implement ‘no touch’ procedure amidst COVID-19 outbreak

The Base Exchange Satellite Pharmacy and David Grant USAF Medical Center Pharmacy at Travis Air Force Base, California, implemented a new mitigation procedure called Touchless Pickup March 16.
April 2, 2020
Travis AFB works to prevent COVID-19 spread, ensure readiness

As COVID-19 sweeps across the United States and the world, Travis AFB has taken several actions to prevent further spread of the virus while ensuring readiness.
April 1, 2020
HHS completes federal quarantine efforts for Grand Princess passengers at Travis AFB

As of April 1, 2020, all 850 Grand Princess passengers have completed their quarantine and departed Travis AFB.