• '80s a time of construction for Travis

    By the 1980s Travis had seen over four decades of service to the nation. While the previous decade saw an "aircraft revolution" on base, the 1980s would see only improved models of existing aircraft. This decade would see a "construction revolution."The building frenzy began in April 1984 with the

  • Travis runs in marathon

    Travis Airmen displayed their dedication to physical fitness Saturday at the 2011 U.S. Air Force Marathon. A total of 22 competitors from Travis ran in the various events.Capt. Charles Dehn, 6th Air Refueling Squadron , ran the full marathon and finished 26th overall with a time of 3:00:04. While

  • Members made citizens

    Three service members, each from a different military service branch, became naturalized citizens of the United States at the Airman and Family Readiness Center Sept. 16 during the Military Naturalization Ceremony.Senior Airman Adam Hamar, 940th Wing public affairs, Army Sergeant Chansophru

  • DGMC pharmacy shows off new look

    After years of planning and months of hard work, the last major piece of David Grant USAF Medical Center's Phase I structural improvement and modernization program finally dropped anchor. The $3.2 million outpatient pharmacy officially opened its doors Sept. 12 after relocating to a new expanded

  • This Week in Travis History: 1989, base helps after Hugo

    On Sept. 17, 1989, Hurricane Hugo, the eighth named storm of the 1989 hurricane season, slammed into Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The death toll in Puerto Rico was five dead, with 55,000 homes destroyed or badly damaged, 37,000 families left homeless, and an estimated $2 billion in

  • Ten Pin eatery gets ball rolling

    The latest Food Transformation Initiative location, Ten Pin inside of Travis Bowl, celebrated its grand opening Sept. 15 with free food and door prizes to all who attended.Travis is one of five pilot bases incorporating the campus-style dining option into the meal card plan. The campus-style dining

  • Team Travis remembers 9/11

    A formal tribute ceremony took place for the heroes and victims of 9/11 Sunday, in front of the 60th Air Mobility Wing headquarters building.Around the flagpole, Airmen from the 15th Expeditionary Mobility Task Forces, 60th Air Mobility Wing, 615th Contingency Response Wing and the 349th Air

  • Annual Travis Triathlon brings out competitors' best

    The Travis Fitness Center hosted the Annual Travis Triathlon Saturday open to the base populace. The timed endurance event consisted of swimming, biking and running.Participants registered at the Travis Aquatic Center at 8 a.m. and began the race at 9 a.m. The competitors were divided into three

  • Health Fair has tools to keep fit

    Health and Wellness Center coordinator Jennifer Pearson organized a Health Fair Sept. 9 for service members of the 60th Maintenance Squadron and their families at gym 1 in the Travis Fitness Center. As part of the Comprehensive Airman Fitness program, the event was designed to demonstrate a variety