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June 24, 2019
U.S., Australia new C-17 maintenance arrangement enhances readiness, cooperation

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- U.S. Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force officials implemented a new maintenance arrangement for the C-17 that will improve strategic airlift efficiency and fleet readiness.The C-17 Aircraft Repair and Maintenance Services Implementing Arrangement advances U.S. and
June 21, 2019
DLA Aviation commander tours Travis AFB, witnesses operations and innovations

The general toured several units to learn firsthand about logistical operations and innovations at Travis. DLA Aviation is the combat logistics and supply chain manager for aviation and nuclear assets across the Department of Defense.
June 20, 2019
Preventing heat illness

Heat is one of the leading weather-related killers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that an average of 658 deaths are directly attributable to heat each year in the United States. Exposure to excessive heat can exacerbate many pre-existing health conditions, (e.g.,
June 20, 2019
Defenders participate in NorCal Law Enforcement Torch Run

Defenders participate in NorCal Law Enforcement Torch Run
June 18, 2019
Hardware, software, training reshaped as part of ‘Year of the Defender’ initiative

The Air Force has undertaken a comprehensive effort to revitalize and reconfigure its security forces squadrons during the past year with the Reconstitute Defender Initiative.
June 18, 2019
Travis completes joint inspection with FEMA, ensures readiness

U.S. Air Force Airmen conducted a combined annual logistics drill and inspection with California Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 7 June 13 at Travis AFB.
June 18, 2019
Captain to compete in Alpha Warrior western regional competition

“You can push yourself beyond anything you’ve ever done before,” said the young captain, his eyes bright with excitement as he discusses the challenge facing him only days away.
June 17, 2019
When a military working dog tells her story

Daria, a military working dog with the 60th Security Forces Squadron at Travis Air Force Base, California, tells us what it's like as the new dog in the squad.
June 14, 2019
Summer reading program underway at Travis

The Mitchell Memorial Library at Travis Air Force Base, California, kicked off its annual summer reading program June 10 with a splash as volunteers provided a variety of activities including a dunk tank, arts and crafts and a presentation about the solar system.
June 14, 2019
DoD seeks feedback from Airmen, families on Housing Resident Bill of Rights

The Department of Defense is asking current residents of military privatized housing to provide feedback on a draft version of a Resident Bill of Rights.