• Travis welcomes new reserve operations group commander

    Col. Scott L. McLaughlin assumed command of the 349th Operations Group in a ceremony April 7at Travis. Col. Matthew J. Burger, 349th Air Mobility Wing commander and presiding officer, passed McLaughlin the 349th OG colors, symbolizing the assignment of authority to command the group. McLaughlin is a

  • TRICARE changes providers

    A new health care provider is at the helm for many patients of David Grant USAF Medical Center as TRICARE's West region contract transitioned April 1 and is now managed by UnitedHealthcare Military and Veterans. Those enrolled at DGMC will no longer use TriWest Healthcare Alliance as their

  • Solano County, Travis team up for children

    Members of Solano County and Travis Air Force Base united at the Solano County Board of Supervisors meeting in Fairfield April 2 for the presentation of a resolution recognizing April as Month of the Military Child.Month of the Military Child was established by the fifteenth Secretary of Defense

  • Family Fun Fest planned next week

    A free Family Fun Fest is scheduled for 2 to 5 p.m. April 10 at the Airman and Family Readiness Center parking lot at Travis.Commanders representing the 60th Air Mobility Wing, 349th AMW and 621st Contingency Response Wing will kick off the event with a proclamation signing for Month of the Military

  • Services train together

    Travis Airmen and Army National Guard Soldiers wrapped-up a joint forces service exercise March 22.Airmen from the 21st and 301st Airlift Squadron loaded eight soldiers and four Humvees from the 49th Military Police Brigade onto a C-17 Globemaster III en-route to Moses Lake, Wash. for a simulated

  • Chief select recognized in Southwest Asia

    3/10/2013 - SOUTHWEST ASIA -- He is a husband of 13 years, father to three, an auto hobbyist and on April 1, he will be a part of only 1 percent of the enlisted force, a chief master sergeant.Airmen and Soldiers gathered March 1 for the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Chief Master Sergeant Recognition

  • Sequestration impact to Travis

    As guidance from the Department of Defense flows to the base level, senior leaders at Travis Air Force Base continue to work through the mandatory budget cuts resulting from sequestration. The full effect of the $46 billion in cuts DOD must make before Sept. 30 and how Travis is impacted continue to

  • AF surgeon general: Travis has top hospital

    The 60th Medical Group's David Grant USAF Medical Center recently earned the 2012 Air Force Surgeon General Award for Best Hospital of the Year. The Air Force Surgeon General Award for Best Hospital is presented annually to the active-duty hospital or clinic that has accomplished or made significant

  • 18th Air Force honors Airman

    One of Travis' very own Airmen was recognized Feb. 22 for unwavering dedication to the mission and exemplifying the Air Force culture of excellence.Tech. Sgt. Jose Ramon Jr., 60th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flightline expediter, was recognized by Lt. Gen. Darren McDew, 18th Air Force commander,

  • Travis cuts non-mission critical expenses

    As part of an Air Force-wide response to help prepare for fiscal year 2013 budget uncertainties, Travis has been directed by senior leadership to follow a force-wide temporary hiring freeze and limit non-mission critical expenses. Non-mission critical expenses include supporting flying missions not