• Travis, Guard train together

    Fifteen soldiers from the 49th Military Police Brigade of the California Army National Guard Homeland Response Force began a joint service exercise Aug. 11 at Travis Air Force Base. United Harbor 2014 is an emergency response exercise that begins with the loading of a C-17 Globemaster III at Travis

  • 2-cent difference saves Travis, Air Force millions

    Travis has jumped on board an Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century initiative set in place in 2008 that will eventually save the Air Force and Department of Defense millions of dollars each year.Recently, Travis' aircraft switched from using JP-8, a military specification fuel, to Jet A

  • Golden Bear Shadow Program

    In an effort to bridge the gap between junior enlisted Airmen and wing leadership, Travis Air Force Base has implemented the "Golden Bear Shadow Program," scheduled to occur at various squadrons throughout the year.The program will allow for Col. Corey Martin, 60th Air Mobility Wing commander, to

  • Flight gives civilian employees look at Travis' mission

    For many of the 20 civilians onboard a two-ship of KC-10 Extenders July 23, it was more than just a flight; it was the pinnacle of their Air Force careers.Embracing the "total force" concept, aircrews from the 6th and 9th Air Refueling Squadrons showcased the capabilities and mission of the KC-10 in

  • Local leaders look closer at maintenance

    The Travis honorary commanders toured the 60th Maintenance Group July 25 as part of their quarterly group tour to gain a better understanding of the Air Force's mission at Travis Air Force Base.The honorary commander program is designed to integrate civic leaders from the local community into the

  • A Memorable Visit: Military history in Oakland pitcher's blood

    Strolling through the halls of the Travis Heritage Center July 21, Sean Doolittle was taken through a time machine of Air Force history - coming face to face with a lineage he is all too familiar with.Military life indeed hits close to home for the Oakland Athletics closer, as his father, Rory, is

  • Sesame Street visits Travis

    Approximately 1,600 Golden Bears and their cubs watched Sesame Street's Elmo and friends perform Wednesday and Thursday at the Travis Air Force Base Fitness Center."This really brightened my child's day," said Jeff Cornett, 660th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief. "She loves Elmo, so this

  • Command presence: CMSAF visits Gateway to the Pacific

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody visited Travis to meet Airmen and thank them for their service, July 9 through 11. During the visit, Cody toured the base and hosted an Airmen's Call at the theater where he discussed the future of the Air Force and force management challenges. "We

  • Exercise tests Travis with earthquake scenario

    A base-wide exercise July 15 incorporated an earthquake emergency scenario on Travis Air Force Base that resulted in mass casualties, injuries and damage to facilities. Travis resides in Northern California, an area of the country prone to this type of natural disaster. "Yesterday's exercise was

  • Rock band films video at Travis

    The pop rock band Breakaway Patriot filmed a portion of their new upcoming video Wednesday on Travis."They're a really talented and young band," said John Dunbar, Mayor of Yountville and 60th Maintenance Group honorary commander. "The band's song 'Flying on the Water' was selected as the official