• DGMC offers advice on West Nile virus

    The Labor Day weekend and the end of summer are the weekend, so it's important for Travis members and their families to remember we are still in the midst of a major West Nile virus season in 38 states. Due to a relatively mild winter and short, hot summer, as the weather cools, mosquitoes will be

  • Fruit and veggies: more does matter

    Did you know that September is Fruit and Veggies-More Matters Month? The focus of the month is to promote the importance of eating more fruits and veggies for better health. For many of us, it is a challenge just to get to five servings per day and statistics tell us that only 11 percent of Air

  • Motorcycle Safety

    School starts next week and with new traffic patterns and congested gate traffic, the safety of our Airmen and their families is of highest priority.According to the California Department of Motor Vehicles, motorcycles may travel faster than traffic during congested road conditions and can legally

  • Airmen prep for Warrior Week

    Approximately 500 Travis Airmen will participate in Warrior Week from Aug. 20 to 24 intended to sharpen skills and prepare Airmen for an Operational Readiness Inspection due in February 2013.It is one of three such weeks planned to expand knowledge basis and make sure Airmen are set to

  • Navigating referrals part of health care experience

    PHOENIX - After seeing a primary care manager, they may suggest to see a specialist. Maybe it's for an evaluation; maybe it's for a specific treatment. Whether this is the first referral or the fiftieth, having all the information before making the appointment can save time and money. Quickly start

  • Travis Bowl to celebrate 50 years

    During the week of Aug. 13 to 17, Travis Bowl will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary.To kick off the celebration, the week of Aug. 13, they will offer 50 cent food and bowl specials all week from 11 am to 2 pm including: 50-cent cheese nachos, hot dogs, fountain drinks, shoe rentals, games and

  • David Grant USAF Medical Center Airmen selected, commission

    When Tech. Sgt. Sarah Harris and Senior Airman Almaz Mayers were told Col. Nancy Opheim, their squadron commander, was in the Labor and Delivery unit at David Grant USAF Medical Center to give the section a briefing, neither had any idea of the surprise that awaited them. "Everyone was very excited.

  • Travis welcomes new vessel into fleet

    The 60th Force Support Squadron christened their new boat Saturday at the Travis Marina in Sausalito, Calif. It was christened by Capt. Veronica Hoskins, 60th FSS intern operations officer, as she poured non-alcoholic champagne on the bow and the boat took the name Kestrel."Sailors have gone to sea

  • Program teaches, helps out spouses

    The Spouse Employment Program provides entry-level job training to Air Force spouses with the goal being immediate, viable employment with a portable career. An important benefit of this program can be improving a family's financial readiness. Finances are often a concern for young military families

  • Suspension training equips PTLs, helps Airmen

    Travis physical training leaders practice exercises using the suspension training July 18 at the fitness center in a TRX certification course. "The workout leverages gravity and bodyweight to enable exercises that will help Airmen reach their fitness goals," said Dean Fazzio, Travis Fitness Center