• PMEL precision leaves no room for error

    Staff Sgt. Ryan Soliday began his Air Force career 11 years ago at the Los Angeles Military Entrance Processing Station. Six bases and a few odd countries later, he can be found at the Travis Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory. Members of the PMEL at Travis are the purveyors of that accuracy

  • DGMC presented VPP "STAR" status, flag by OSHA

    The stars will descend on David Grant USAF Medical Center April 9, along with local officials and community leaders from surrounding Solano County and Team Travis is invited to the afternoon ceremony.Lt. Gen. Rusty M. Findley II, vice commander, Air Mobility Command; Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Thomas Loftus,

  • AMC celebrates Outstanding Airmen of the Year

    Air Mobility Command's Outstanding Airmen and First Sergeant of the Year banquet April 8 will recognize 12 finalists who represent the best of the best in AMC.During the banquet one Airman from each of three categories - Airman, NCO and Senior NCO - will be chosen to represent AMC during the Air

  • Stress: Thriving in the midst of chaos

    Stress is perceived as a negative emotion that leads to high blood pressure, ulcers, and/or sleepless nights -- basically something to be avoided or medicated. In recent decades, researchers surmised exposing children and adults to stress would be harmful by causing increased anxiety, decreased

  • Track program helps children stay healthy

    The Travis Flyers' track program encourages children and young adults to maintain a healthy lifestyle through using running as a method of developing the young body.Helping develop the young athletes is Richard Burke, a U.S.A Track and Field endurance coach, who is dedicated to achieving great

  • Peak a place to unwind

    The Peak Internet Cafe, located directly outside the dorms, is a place for young servicemembers to socialize and have fun in an environment specifically designed for them.The café is hosted by Travis' Chapel One as a free, safe environment for Airmen to have fun close to home. "I want a place for

  • Recycling contest celebrates Earth Day 2010

    To promote active recycling, the 60 Civil Engineer Squadron's Asset Management Flight Office is turning recyclable trash into a valuable commodity. From April 5 through April 30, the flight office will conduct its 12th annual Recycling Contest in conjunction with Travis' Earth Day 2010 program. This

  • Spring home fire safety

    Spring has finally arrived, and thoughts may be turning to that dreaded annual ritual of spring cleaning. After taking a walk through the house and getting that "hunny-do list" together, please take a few moments to read the following safety tips to make this spring cleanup a fire-safe one!Inside

  • Travis’ Retiree Appreciation Day event takes a new shape

    Featuring an expanded slate of events, Travis Air Force Base's annual Retiree Appreciation Day is growing to two days this year. Scheduled Saturday and Sunday, the festivities are turning into a base-wide showcase involving multiple organizations in order to honor those who have served the

  • Travis environmental project managers to address conference

    Glenn Anderson and Lonnie Duke know a lot about environmental cleanup and restoration. So much, in fact, they have been invited to share this knowledge with the rest of the Air Force, industry and academia.The environmental project managers with the 60 Civil Engineer Squadron at Travis are two of