• Deployment opportunities available for civilians

    Whether it's helping Iraqis with reconstruction projects or assisting Afghans with their motor pools, the Air Force relies on its civilian work force to help meet its global mission requirements. And the Air Force is not alone. In 2007, more than 1,100 Department of Defense civilians volunteered to

  • Experts to answer H1N1 questions online

    The Military Health System will host a Web-based, town hall-style meeting Nov. 10 from noon to 1 p.m. EST to respond to questions about H1N1 influenza. Military members, their families, health-care providers and Defense Department civilians may submit questions, using the comments box at

  • President proclaims November is Military Family Month

    President Barack Obama pledged his support of military members and their families and said Americans have a "solemn obligation" to preserve their well-being in his proclamation declaring November as Military Family Month. The proclamation reads: "No one pays a higher price for our freedom than

  • National Save a Life Tour returns to Travis

    The high impact alcohol awareness tour is returning to Travis for two days on Nov.12 and 13. The Save a Life Tour was developed due to America's high-number of staggering alcohol-related motor-vehicle incidents. The program educates people about the dangers of getting behind the wheel after

  • DGMC releases new health assessment guidelines

    As of Nov. 1, active duty members are able to schedule their annual personal health assessment appointments through David Grant USAF Medical Center's Central Appointments desk. Call 707-423-3000 and press option "1", followed by option "4" to speak with an appointment representative. "This new

  • DGMC flu vaccine update

    David Grant USAF Medical Center has temporarily experienced a shortage of the seasonal flu vaccine. Seasonal flu vaccine is still available for those aged 6 to 35-months in the Pediatrics and/or Allergy/Immunizations clinics. However, DGMC's Immunization clinic has received another allotment of the

  • Travis soccer team takes crown at annual Defender Cup

    Airman 1st Class Brent Morrison used his legs to keep the Defender Cup in the hands of the Armed Forces. When the championship battle came down to penalty kicks, Airman Morrison kicked a shot that sailed into the back of the net, giving the Travis Football Club a 6-5 victory earlier this month in

  • Saturday is Make a Difference Day

    As an initiative for Year of the Air Force Family, military members, family members, retirees and Department of Defense employees are encouraged to participate in Make A Difference Day on Saturday. The national event is the most encompassing national day of helping others--a celebration of neighbors

  • Halloween Fire Safety Tips

    Did you know? Decorations are the first thing to ignite in more than 1,000 reported home fires each year? Halloween can be a fun and spooky time of year for kids. Make trick-or-treating safe for your little monsters with a few easy safety tips. >>> Buy only costumes, wigs and props labeled