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12 Dec 2017
Unauthorized dumping could result in hefty fines
They’ve found microwave ovens, cans of paint, used motor oil, household cleaning liquids and even a refrigerator in the trash dumpsters on base. All of these items contain toxic elements that can threaten human health and the environment, said Douglas Berndsen, 60th Civil Engineer Squadron hazardous waste program manager at Travis Air Force Base, California.
5 Dec 2017
Air Force Cycling Team prepares for 2018 season
Interacting with the American public at cycling events across the United States may not sound like something many people think of members of the Air Force doing.
5 Dec 2017
60th APS seeks to improve vision, readiness
Members of the 60th Aerial Port Squadron at Travis Air Force Base, have dedicated time and resources trying to update the night vision goggles which are used throughout the base. Green phosphorus NVGs are currently used throughout the base, from an Airman on the flight line to a pilot in a mobility aircraft. The switch from the green phosphorous NVGs to white phosphorus NVGs will help sustain proper safety, save the U.S. Air Force money and enhance mission readiness, said John Buchanan, 60th APS civilian operations officer.
1 Dec 2017
KC-10s move fighters to Afghanistan
Two Travis Air Force Base, California, KC-10 Extenders from the 9th Air Refueling Squadron and 79th ARS participated Oct. 19-30 in an En-route Support Trailing Aircraft mission that followed the Coronet East mission.
29 Nov 2017
Tricare changes coming in January
Changes are coming to the TRICARE program Jan. 1, 2018, which will give beneficiaries more choices, improve access to care and simplify cost shares, according to a TRICARE press release. The David Grant USAF Medical Center will hold a town hall meeting at 2 p.m. Dec. 12 in the auditorium for TRICARE beneficiaries to discuss some of the changes, said Rick Tapnio, DGMC marketing director.
28 Nov 2017
‘Doing the good thing:’ Travis aids mission to improve education in Haiti
In the past three months, Travis Air Force Base and its more than 12,000 total force Airmen have engaged heavily in response to five different natural disasters, occurring in quick succession, devastating victims across the country and around the globe. After thousands of hours and countless resources spent on humanitarian response, one might expect the base to take a break, taper off for the holiday season and recharge for the mission demands that are bound to come in the new year. Instead, the opposite is true.
27 Nov 2017
Air Force to hold public hearing on KC-46A Main Operating Base Beddown
The Air Force will hold a public hearing Nov. 28 in Fairfield, California, to hear comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the KC-46A Main Operating Base Four Beddown.
27 Nov 2017
U.S. Air Force, Twitter meet to discuss professional development
Members of both the U.S. Air Force and Twitter met at Twitter Headquarters Nov. 9 in San Francisco, California to exchange professional development ideas and management strategies to improve and modernize both organizations.
22 Nov 2017
Mobility Airmen aid in search for missing sub
Mobility Airmen and aircraft from Travis Air Force Base, California, are supporting search operations for the A.R.A. San Juan submarine, which went missing in the southern Atlantic Ocean a week ago. The aircraft are part of the U.S. government’s role in supporting a request from the Argentine government for international assistance in the ongoing
22 Nov 2017
Mo-vember; raising awareness for mens health
November is National Men's Cancer Awareness Month, also known as "Mo-vember," when men grow mustaches in support of the cause. In honor of the month, the David Grant USAF Medical Center oncology and urology groups held a Men's Cancer Health Fair, 16 Nov., 2017. Prostate cancer is the No. 1 cancer in men in the United States, with one in eight

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U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-06 Jul

The Shooting Stars Drones will launch again at around 10:20 p.m. and we will do another live video stream at that time. Thank you for your patience.

U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-05 Jul

#TeamTravis, As we get closer to tonight’s festivities, what part of the celebration are you most looking forward to? In addition, we’ll also be hosting a bounce house, a beer and wine truck, a hotdog and burger food truck, and an on-site DJ. We will also be allowing families to bring in their own food and water as long as the water is in a clear container. Hope to see you all out there!

U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-03 Jul

#DidYouKnow the United States Air Force has a new Airman Against Drunk Driving app available on the App Store and Google Play? Just another way the U.S. Air Force is committed to #NeverDUI

U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-03 Jul

**Edited for clarification*** #TeamTravis, As weather updates continue to come in, the Intel® Shooting Star Drone Light Show show portion may not happen. As of now, the show is still happening, but we're monitoring tomorrow's weather on a minute-to-minute basis and will continue to update you all as we get closer to the event. No matter what, festivities are a go! Airmen and the public are still invited to celebrate with bouncy houses, food trucks, a DJ, and a rock climbing wall! Below are maps to the parking areas and entrance for the event as well as the event location.

U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-02 Jul

Due to forecasted high winds, the scheduled July 3 rehearsal, which was open to DoD ID Cardholders, has been canceled. Please stay tuned for more updates as we monitor the weather for the 4th of July event.

U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-02 Jul

#Repost Visit Fairfield, California -- "There are no active fires near Travis AFB or Solano County. . . . Good morning friends! Solano County photographer James Guzzo was up early for the sunrise and captured these images from our hills. The smoke cloud you can see is from a fire burning in Yolo County. There are no active fires near Fairfield and Solano County. #VisitFairfieldCA"

U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-01 Jul

To all of #TeamTravis and our local community, please be safe! For continued updates, please sign up with alertsolano.com to get them sent straight to your device.

U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-01 Jul

"Anything that is an extension of, what I call, America's power, promise, or ideals, is done through logistics and transportation." --USAF Gen. Darren W. McDew, U.S. Transportation Command commander. Travis #Airmen deliver on that promise...anytime, anywhere. And we're proud it. #NoBounds | #TeamTravis

U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-29 Jun

🎶This is ground control to Major Tom...🎶 Always on the cutting edge, #TeamTravis has recently entered into talks with NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration to establish a research collaboration leading to advances in medical support for deep space missions as well as warfighters. Read more about Travis' potential role in the future of space exploration in the article below. United States Air Force | U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) | Airman Magazine | Air Force Times | AFMS - David Grant USAF Medical Center - 60th Medical Group, Travis AFB | U.S. Military | #NoBounds

U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-28 Jun

Congratulations SMSgt Lucero Stockett, 6th ARS, for being named one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2018! It is a honor to call you a member of #TeamTravis!

U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-27 Jun

This 4th of July, #TeamTravis is partnering with Intel to put on a #patriotic light show with the help of more than 500 individual drones. Check out the video below and visit our event page, Travis AFB 4th of July ft. Intel® Shooting Star Drone Light Show, for a taste of what's to come during next week's jaw-dropping spectacle. United States Air Force | U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) | Airman Magazine | United States | Air Force Times | Military.com | #FourthofJuly ***The DoD does not endorse Intel***

U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-24 Jun

Team Travis Defenders teamed up with #SpecialOlympics athletes to run through Travis AFB and Vacaville, California last week for the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run.

U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-24 Jun

A KC-10 crew recetly completed a mission in the pacific refueling fighters supporting Exercise RED FLAG-Alaska and strengthening relationships between the USAF and the Japan Air Self Defense Force. To learn more click on the photos below. #NoBounds | #EngagingGlobally | #GotFuel

U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-23 Jun

Not only is 2018 the 75th anniversary of Travis but also the 9th Air Refueling Squadrons #75thAnniversary. The diverse history of the 9th ARS includes operating in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations, flying the F-4U Corsair as well as the P-38 Lightning. Click on one of the photos below to see what it means to wear the 9th ARS patch. #GucciPride | #Universal | #Travis75th

U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-22 Jun

This week we salute SrA Steven Fing for being named the #TeamTravis Warrior of the Week. Fing is a Nondestructive Inspection Technician in the 60th MXS. His leadership skills as a shift leader enabled 22 maintenance acts ensuring 620 sorties. #WoW | #Maintenance

U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-22 Jun

#TeamTravis is kind of a big deal in Fairfield, California! On Tuesday during a city council meeting, leadership received a proclamation from the city in honor of celebrating the 75th anniversary of the base. #Servinglocally | #Travis75th

U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-21 Jun

During a recent KC-10 Extender mission, two flying crew chiefs kept the aircraft serviced enabling it to complete a roundtrip journey of more than 9,000 nautical miles and offloaded more than 200,000 pounds of fuel to eight F-15s. #FueltheFight | #RapidGlobalMobility | #NoBounds

U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-20 Jun

The rumors are true! #TeamTravis is celebrating #IndependenceDay with a special light show featuring the Intel Shooting Star Drones. We are opening our gates to the community for this event. Stay tuned for more information! #NoBounds | #PoweredbySpark | #75thAnniversary | AFWERX | Air Mobility Command | Heather Wilson

U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-19 Jun

Gen. Paul J. Selva, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is no stranger to Travis. He has commanded a squadron and a group here in the past. Last Friday #TeamTravis was honored for him to return to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Travis and the 9th ARS. #Travis75th | #NoBounds Check out more images here: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmnD5ga6

U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-18 Jun

#PhoenixSpark, Travis's grassroots innovation program is kindling connections and spreading ideas on their new LinkedIn page! Airmen, community members, and business leaders alike, join the conversation as we deliver tomorrow's tools to the Warfighter today! #PoweredBySpark https://www.linkedin.com/company/travis-afb-phoenix-spark/

U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-13 Oct

#TeamTravis is on the ground in Florida, helping to open @TeamTyndall and bring #relief to the region in the wake o… https://t.co/cEGnT9y9tO

U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-13 Oct

RT @SecAFOfficial: Please share this video from @ACC_Commander and help us get the word out. We will continue to share information as we ge…

U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-13 Oct

RT @usairforce: For updates on our #HurricaneMichael relief efforts, follow our Twitter Moment. ⚡️ “United States Air Force emergency respo…

U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-13 Oct

RT @GenDaveGoldfein: Thank you, @ACC_Commander & leaders across the force, for your continued efforts to connect #Airmen & families affecte…

U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-13 Oct

RT @AirMobilityCmd: .@usairforce Mobility Airmen from @Travis60AMW, @DyessAFBase & @JBLM_PAO joined #TotalForce @MacDill_AFB efforts, bring…

U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-12 Oct

Team Travis poised to deliver after Hurricane Michael https://t.co/AZcL2xAn0X

U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-11 Oct

#TeamTravis aircraft and Airmen will depart early morning tomorrow to assist in reopening the airfield at Tyndall A… https://t.co/m7KeZ6Fm3j

U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-10 Oct

#C17GlobemasterIII has departed to support civil authorities in #HurricaneMichael relief efforts in Meridian, Missi… https://t.co/bPJ4RS9LqP

U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-10 Oct

Check out how @AirMobilityCmd is giving us all a reason to run off this year's turkey in the article below.… https://t.co/emdcEKwLgl

U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-10 Oct

RT @DeptofDefense: The #DOD is committed to remaining the world’s preeminent fighting force, pursuing global security and stability, modern…

U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-07 Oct

RT @abc7newsbayarea: Brush fire near Vacaville that caused highway closures grows to 4,000 acres. #BranscombeFire https://t.co/FMIzqA8jh8

U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-07 Oct

RT @CAL_FIRE: CAL FIRE is assisting @SolanoFire with a 4,000 acre fire off of Branscombe Road, south of Hwy 12, Suisun City (Solano County…

U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-05 Oct

This article highlights our abilities to enhance the mission through strategic partnerships. #TeamTravis… https://t.co/3HYVV5X6Pi

U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-03 Oct

"The Phoenix Spark program...now fits into a broader AF-wide push to tap into the ingenuity of our nation's airmen… https://t.co/MA8KD98nnR

U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-03 Oct

Team Travis projects Rapid Global Mobility https://t.co/kBZiotNRdm

U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-01 Oct

Just because your wounds aren't visible, doesn't mean you aren't battling. #SuicideAwarenessMonth is over, but that… https://t.co/34sgo4l1en

U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-01 Oct

Same-sex couple thankful for changing times https://t.co/PWtORItXTt

U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-28 Sep

AMC promotes combating loneliness https://t.co/Obn930VwVX

U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-28 Sep

Shout-out to #TeamTravis' 60th Civil Engineer Squadron for leading the way during a simulated chemical attack exerc… https://t.co/hRTptyy51L

U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-27 Sep

#TeamTravis, The Hospital Gate is currently closed following a malfunction of the gate barriers. While crews work… https://t.co/3kz90G6UYn

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