• Action can help prevent wildfires

    September is National Preparedness Month and America's Prepare-A-thon Day is scheduled for Sept. 30. This is an opportunity to increase the level of emergency preparedness for yourself, your family and community. This week's theme is wildfires and what you can do to prepare yourself.Wildfires can

  • American heroes honored, celebrated at Sacramento parade

    After weeks of being celebrated overseas and across the country, the three young Americans who thwarted a train attack en route to Paris, were finally home. Thousands lined the streets of downtown Sacramento to welcome home Airman 1st Class Spencer Stone, Alek Skarlatos and Anthony Sadler during the

  • Leaders recognize Peak volunteers

    Airmen from the Peak Leadership Team received recognition Sept. 8 from Col. Robert Cannon, 60th Air Mobility Wing chaplain, Chief Master Sgt. Alan Boling, 60th AMW command chief and Capt. Jeffrey McMillen, 60th Medical Group chaplain at Travis Air Force Base, California.The recognition was for the

  • Travis Fitness Center unveils outdoor facility

    The Jungle, a covered outdoor facility behind the Travis Fitness Center, held a grand opening ceremony Sept. 8 at Travis Air Force Base, California.The 7,200 square-foot open-air facility has free-weights, kettle bells, rack systems, medicine balls and other equipment used to participate in High

  • Travis welcomes hero home

    Airman 1st Class Spencer Stone, the airman who helped foil a terrorist attack on a train in France Aug. 21, arrived at Travis Air Force Base, California Sept. 3, with his mother and brother by his side."We're thrilled to welcome A1C Spencer Stone back to America," said Col. Joel Jackson, 60th Air

  • Into the wild blue yonder

    Airmen from various career fields flew on a KC-10 Extender refueling flight Aug. 20 at Travis Air Force Base, California.The Airmen on the flight were recognized as outstanding performers by their units and were offered a chance to see the United States Air Force Thunderbirds being refueled by a

  • Air Force Ball set for Sept. 18

    Travis Air Force Base, California, will host the Air Force Ball to celebrate the Air Force's 68th birthday 6 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Delta Breeze Club.The theme for the event is providing hope, fueling the fight and saving lives. Event organizers hope attendees have a night to remember.A typical Air

  • Travis to host triathlon Aug. 22

    Travis Air Force Base, California, is scheduled to host the Travis Triathlon Aug. 22 beginning and ending at the Aquatic Center.The triathlon will involve a 500-meter swim, 12-mile bike ride and a 5K run."A triathlon is a great challenge and is not just rich in physical benefits, but mentally and