• Keep on rockin' with second CD 'For the Troops'

    A number of top musical acts want to thank you for your service and the sacrifices you make for our country with the release of a new "For the Troops II" CD, available now for free download at the Army and Air Force Exchange Service Web site, www.aafes.com. For active duty service members or

  • In remembrance: Master Sgt. Daniel Webster

    Master Sgt. Daniel Webster, 21st Airlift Squadron first sergeant, passed away Jan. 12 as a result of a heart attack at David Grant USAF Medical Center. Sergeant Webster was born May 6, 1964 on Ramey Air Force Base, Puerto Rico and joined the Air Force May 20, 1985. He is survived by his wife

  • Darfur airlift operations begin

    The Air Force has begun airlifting Rwandan peacekeeping equipment and supplies from Kigali to the Darfur Region of Sudan as part of the United Nations-Africa Union peacekeeping mission. The first mission was completed today by the "Spirit of The Golden Gate," a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft deployed

  • DGMC declares "down day"

    "Down day." A simple, two-word phrase worth its weight in gold to any military servicemember. The staff of David Grant USAF Medical Center will be treated to a rare occurrence Jan. 30. While other base units and military personnel have typically experienced a short-notice down day each year at

  • Air Force officials announce promotions to lieutenant colonel

    The following Team Travis majors have been selected for promotion to lieutenant colonel:Gregory Goar, 60th Air Mobility Wing Matthew Jefson, 60th Civil Engineer Squadron John Knack, 660th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Jeffrey Payne, 6th Air Refueling Squadron Robert Sylvester, 60th Communications

  • Travis aircrew to deliver humanitarian aid to Africa

    Team Travis Airmen will fly two C-17 Globemaster IIIs to Africa Jan. 10 in support of humanitarian aid operations in the Darfur region of Sudan. Travis aircrews will consist of men and women from the active-duty 60th Air Mobility Wing and the Reserve's 349th Air Mobility Wing. "We are proud to

  • Travis cost of living allowance removed from paychecks

    Travis Airmen are going to see a change to their leave and earnings statement effective January 2009. Airmen will not be receiving the CONUS COLA supplement on their paychecks which will result in a slight decrease in pay depending on the members' rank. The intent of the CONUS COLA is to provide

  • Stay safe and warm this winter

    It's winter again. The days are shorter, the outside temperature is lower and in some places it's cold, icy and snowy. Winter brings a change in season and a time to think about home-heating safety. Statistics show home-heating equipment causes more than 60,000 home fires and hundreds of deaths each