Berlin Airlift Exhibition to reside at Travis Air Museum

Colonel Gail Halvorsen, the man known fondly as the "Candy Bomber" for his role in the Berlin Airlift of 1948-49, cut the ribbon on the Berlin Airlift Exhibit Dec. 10, at the Travis Air Museum.After traveling to 29 different cities, the exhibit now has a permanent home at the museum. Mr. Heinz-Gerd

Tree auction helps give back

The Travis Fisher House is one of more than 30 homes built on military installations by the late Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher. They generously created a foundation to help military families in need where they can stay without charge when one of their members is hospitalized. Located on the grounds

60th Medical Group promotions announced

The following members of the 60th Medical Group were selected for promotion to the rank of major (O-4):Carrie G. BakerCale Walter BondsDaniel J. BrownJoseph K. ErbeScott H. FryeChi Na PakClarisa I. SmithYang WangRobert T. BarilDavid K. BigelowSusan J. CarbogninAmy M. DavisRyan M. DiepenbrockJoel B.

First shipments of H1N1 vaccines arrive at DGMC

Travis endodontist performs surgery on working dog

A recent surgery at Travis Air Force Base bridged the gap between service branches, career fields and even species.Colonel-select Gerald Kaban, an endodontist with the 60th Dental Squadron at David Grant USAF Medical Center, recently teamed with the base's veterinary clinic to perform a root canal

AMC Commander: 'This holiday a time to celebrate, relax; but please make safety a priority'

Since taking command just four short weeks ago, I can honestly say I'm more excited than ever to be back in AMC! Whether I am visiting our Guard and Reserve partners on the East Coast or our deployed Airmen in Southwest Asia, it is clear to me you are the finest Airmen in the U.S. Air Force. The

Former MAC commander remembered

Gen. Paul K. Carlton, former commander of the Military Airlift Command, passed away Nov. 23 at the age of 89 in San Antonio, Texas. General Carlton was commander of MAC from Sept. 26, 1972, to March 31, 1977."General Carlton's accomplishments as a commander will be remembered and honored; he

AMC grieves the passing of former AMC Commander, Gen Paul K. Carlton

It is with great sadness that we received the news today of the passing of General Paul K. Carlton, a great Airman, warrior, and former commander of Air Mobility Command. His accomplishments as a commander will be remembered and honored; he embodied the core values of integrity, service before self,

AMC ready to assist those eligible for early separation through force management program

As the Air Force moves to realign its force to meet fiscal 2010 end strength requirements, AMC leaders and service agencies are leaning forward to assist affected personnel."AMC is committed to taking care of its people," said Col. Lee Wyatt, AMC's director of Manpower, Personnel, and Services. "We

Time to give thanks

For more than 230 years our great nation has celebrated Thanksgiving as a time to recognize the many priceless gifts we enjoy as Americans. It's a time to appreciate and celebrate our families and our friends; a time to reflect on how privileged we are to live in such a great land of opportunity.