• Travis engages cadets by showing them closer look at Air Force

    Nine U S. Air Force Academy cadets arrived at Travis June 5 eager to gain a better understanding of their future roles and responsibilities as commissioned officers as part of the Operation Air Force program. Operation Air Force is a two-and-a-half week program that provides Academy cadets with a

  • Legal office starts site for community

    Next time you need a will, power of attorney, or just have a legal question, visit https://aflegalassistance.law.af.mil. The website is designed for active duty and Reserve component members, retirees, and dependents. The website was created to increase efficiency and track client satisfaction with

  • Balfour Beatty promotes safety awareness

    Safety is a company focus at Balfour Beatty, safety of our residents, contractors and employees. Balfour Beatty puts safety at the forefront of every move it makes. If you notice any unsafe practices or are concerned about the safety in your home or community, call the Balfour Beatty Communities

  • Maintainers compete in northern Nevada race

    For the third year, a group of Travis maintenance Airmen, both active and Reserve, came together for the Reno-Tahoe Odyssey which took place from May 31 to June 1.The race began in downtown Reno, Nev., traveled through the Sierra Nevada and along the shore of Lake Tahoe before circling back through

  • Medics provide support

    The 60th Aerial Port Squadron here loaded 2.5 tons of medical support equipment onto a C-130 Hercules May 31 for transportation to various locations in Hawaii in support of Tropic Care 2013. Tropic Care is a Department of Defense Innovative Readiness Training operation scheduled for early June to

  • Presentation promotes safety on road

    Travis hosted three Street Smart presentations at the base theater Tuesday.Street Smart is presented by Stay Alive From Education, an organization created by firefighters and paramedics in Florida, dedicated to reducing injuries and fatalities due to drinking and driving and non-compliance with

  • Base agencies team for exercise

    A task force composed of Airmen from multiple agencies on Travis participated in an Integrated Base Emergency Response Capability Training exercise along with emergency management and an off-base contractor this week. The purpose of the exercise was to practice how each group can use its abilities

  • Members of German NATO school pay visit to Travis

    Approximately 50 students from a German NATO officer school visited Travis Monday as part of a four-site tour of America.During the two-hour stop, the group sat for a briefing on the base's history, structure, deployments and mission before touring a C-5 Galaxy and KC-10 Extender.The purpose of the

  • Ops group leader departs

    "It's a bitter sweet day," said Col. John Millard, 60th Operations Group commander. "And it's been a phenomenal two years."Millard flew his final flight on a KC-10 Extender May 22, and his succession of command ceremony took place at the base theater Tuesday with numerous distinguished guests and

  • Veterans awarded flying cross

    Since its authorization by Congress on July 2, 1926, the Distinguished Flying Cross has been awarded to both officer and enlisted service members of the United States who exhibit heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight.Travis had the distinct honor of hosting two