• If you ain't ammo...

    When people think of flightline operations, the first thing that comes to mind is airplanes taking off and landing with people marshalling them to their spots on the parking ramp. What people might think of next are crew chiefs running their checklists and inspecting aircraft. What people do not

  • Travis Airmen test equipment with AMC headquarters

    Members of the 60th Aerial Port Squadron worked alongside Airmen from Air Mobility Command headquarters to perform a special test Sept. 21 on an all-terrain forklift at Travis. The test is designed to measure the amount of stress an attachment on the forks of the vehicle can withstand. The

  • Red Cross honors Travis Airmen for saving lives

    One individual and two groups from Travis were recently honored at the American Red Cross Bay Area Chapter's Solano County Heroes Breakfast for saving lives.Senior Airman Ryan Reyes, 60th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, seven members of the 60th Maintenance Group and six individuals from the 21st

  • When to contact a commercial travel office

    Commercial Travel Offices are contracted to support travel arrangements made both in conjunction with the Defense Travel System and outside that system. The questions and answers below will assist travelers in determining when it may be necessary to call a CTO directly and when support is readily

  • 18th Air Force welcomes new commander

    Lt. Gen. Mark F. Ramsay formally assumed command of the 18th Air Force from Lt. Gen. Robert R. Allardice in a change of command ceremony today at the Scott Club here. "The flag that we're passing today is significant ... it's the flag, it's the guidon, it's the colors of the Eighteenth Air Force,"

  • AF announces civilian early retirement, separation incentive options

    The Air Force is implementing civilian Voluntary Early Retirement Authority and Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay programs, Air Force officials announced today."Our goal with these programs is to mitigate the impact of reduced fiscal year 2012 funding on our permanent civilian workforce," said Maj.

  • Dream machine kiosks reward recycling at Travis

    Dreams of a greener tomorrow can become a reality today with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service's introduction of a new recycling kiosk at Travis, located in the Exchange.The Dream Machine computerized kiosks recycle empty drink cans and plastic bottles into points Airmen can redeem for select

  • Specialized services available to Travis patrons

    When people need to frame something their first inclination might be to search for a frame shop in the local phone book. When they need to order trophies or T-shirts, they might browse the internet for the cheapest place to go. When people have car problems, they might ask their friends to recommend