• Maintenance Ops Squadron completes the puzzle

    When it comes to the hard-working Airmen at Travis, it is no secret that the maintainers put in some of the longest, most stressful and physically taxing hours on base. But like any other group here, they still have to maintain their planning, metrics, quality assurance, coordination and training

  • DGMC researchers first in Department of Defense to test new device

    Researchers at David Grant USAF Medical Center recently became the first Department of Defense recipients of a portable heart and lung machine that is expected to revolutionize air transport of critically injured troops. The CARDIOHELP life support system is a versatile device that can temporarily

  • Beeliners transport vice president to Iraq

    A Travis C-17 Globemaster III flown by the 21st Airlift Squadron, descended Nov. 29, 2011, into Baghdad International during a top secret mission to bring the Vice President Joe Biden to Iraq for the last time before the Dec. 31, 2011, troop withdrawal. Flying completely blacked out, the experienced

  • Travis announces additional civilian workforce reductions

    Travis Air Force Base will further reduce support function costs during a second round of the Air Force Fiscal Year 2012 Civilian Workforce Restructure. On Nov. 2, 2011, the Air Force announced several adjustments to the civilian workforce-- the addition of 5,900 positions against the Air Force's

  • Lodging facility set for upgrades

    Travis lodging had a great year in 2011. While winning the Air Mobility Command Innkeeper Award, competing at Air Force-Level and earning a 97.2 percent accreditation score illustrates their commitment to excellence, they never forget to focus on the future. Taking care of our guests is the number

  • Sierra Inn Dining Facility completes renovations

    The 60th Force Support Squadron held the grand opening of the renovated Sierra Inn Dining Facility Monday after three months of construction on Travis Air Force Base.The Sierra Inn acquired room for approximately 75 more seats to accommodate more Airmen and civilians on Travis. The structure of food

  • Changes made to Family Care Plans

    Significant changes were made to AFI 36-2908, Family Care Plans. FCP ensures that military families are taken care of during drills, annual training, mobilization and deployment. Some changes specifically impact those military members who may deploy. Here is the rundown on the new FCP

  • New fitness pad gives Airmen space to work out

    A new fitness pad officially opened Monday inside the track behind the Travis Fitness Center.Just a year ago, Travis Airmen struggled while exercising and stretching on the infield dirt and grass inside the track.The field worsened with rain and winter conditions, greatly increasing the possibility