• Senate confirms Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Green to be Air Force’s 20th surgeon general

    The Senate has confirmed Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Charles Bruce Green to become the Air Force's 20th surgeon general. General Green is currently the Air Force's deputy surgeon general, a position he has held since August 2006. He will replace Lt. Gen. (Dr.) James G. Roudebush, who is retiring. General Green

  • AFPC Spread the Word teams to brief Travis

    An Air Force Personnel Center "Spread the Word" briefing team arrives at Travis May 27. All briefings are scheduled for 8:30 a.m and 2 p.m. at the base theater. Although everyone is encouraged to attend either briefing, but in an attempt to evenly distribute the number of individuals, the 60th Air

  • May is National Electrical Safety Month

    The Fire Prevention office would like to remind the public of risks associated with the use of electricity, the use of appliances, tools and amenities that make our quality of life much better. The following information provides recent statistics and safety tips to assist individuals in taking steps

  • Depression in men and women: What's the difference?

    Depression can strike anyone, but the symptoms can be dramatically different between men and women. Signs and symptoms According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly 20 million people are currently dealing with depression. Service members who may have been exposed to traumatic events

  • TRICARE publishes new Behavioral Health resource guide

    No one questions the need for medical care when someone is physically injured, but when people experience emotional problems, they may feel embarrassed and afraid to seek help when the troubling signs first surface. During Mental Health Month in May, TRICARE would like to remind beneficiaries about

  • DoD promotes military participation in World No Tobacco Day

    The last Monday in May is Memorial Day, a day set aside to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to their country. Living freedom to the fullest by reducing unnecessary health risks is one way to honor the memories of those who've died. Just around the corner from Memorial Day on

  • Federal stimulus funding at Travis

    On Feb. 17, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 into law. The spending bill is intended to provide stimulus to the economy through federal tax cuts, social welfare provisions, and domestic spending in education, health care and infrastructure. Of the $80.2

  • 60th CS switches to new process

    On May 1, the 60th Communications Squadron began a migration that changes the way Travis computer users will submit communications-related work orders and requirements. The change moves the processing of work orders and requirements from the Project, Workflow, Requirements, Resource Manager System

  • Phoenix Spouse, now Key Spouse Program

    The Air Force has recently standardized the name for the Key Spouse Program. Originally known as the Phoenix Spouse Program which was implemented by Air Mobility Command in 2006, the name change to the Key Spouse Program was initiated for consistent name recognition and branding across the Air

  • 2010 Executive Leadership Development Program offered to officers

    The Department of Defense has allocated the opportunity for a minimum of two active duty Air Force majors or major-selects to participate in the 2010 Executive Leadership Development Program, scheduled to begin in October 2009. This program is designed specifically for highly motivated, active-duty