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17 Feb 2006
Women in the Air Force: March celebrates women’s contributions to military then and now
March is Women’s History Month, and Travis joins the nation in recognizing the many contributions women have made while serving in the country’s military. Following is a timeline of significant Air Force firsts for women: June 12, 1948: Congress passes the Women’s Armed Service Integration Act, establishing Women in the Air Force. July 8, 1948:
17 Feb 2006
Spa treatment available at Westwind Inn
For six weeks now, military members and their families haven’t had to go downtown to experience the services and atmosphere of a petite day spa. From several types of massages to herbal facials to reflexology, the Escape Petite Spa, located in the Westwind Inn, can relieve the aches and pains caused by the stresses of living a military lifestyle.
17 Feb 2006
Kiosks allow remote access to MPF, records
New information kiosks will bring customers closer to Finance while running their errands. The kiosks allow people to check on Leave and Earning Statements and access a virtual Military Personnel Flight. “It works like an online finance office,” said 1st Lt. Geary Graham, chief financial service, 60th Comptroller Squadron. The kiosks, which went
17 Feb 2006
Cookoff raises funds for AFAF
The 60th Maintenance Group hosted a chili cookoff Monday in Hangar P1 to raise funds for the Air Force Assistance Fund. Over 300 people attended the event and approximately 60 people donated their chili. “The cookoff was a success and we had great participation,” said Master Sgt. David Smeeth, coordinator for the event. The chili cookoff started
17 Feb 2006
60th CS wins bench press competition
The 60th Communications Squadron bench press team won first place at the bench press competition held Friday at the Fitness Center. Capt. Greg Taylor, of the 60th CS, bench pressed 370 pounds to help his team narrowly defeat 60th Equipment Maintenance Squadron’s team. “I was understandably pretty pumped right after my lift, but it wasn’t until we
16 Feb 2006
Travis people prepare for July EORI
More than 700 Travis people will participate in “Crisis Look 05-02,” an Expeditionary Operational Readiness Inspection exercise March 5-6 to prepare them for the actual EORI scheduled for July. Individuals from other bases will also be on hand to participate in the exercise, which will demonstrate the units’ ability to deploy to, survive and
16 Feb 2006
Driving safety101
With vehicle mishaps on the rise throughout the Air Mobility Command over the past few years, safety officials on Travis have begun using one phrase as their mantra for reducing on-base accidents, “Slow down and stay aware.” The only thing going through the tardy airman’s mind is the letter of counseling that will greet him if he is late again. As
16 Feb 2006
Travis announces new CAC programming
Through the Travis webpage, email and the Tailwind, those living or working on Travis can access any pertinent base and Air Force information. Another less known outlet, though, is the Commander’s Access Channel which is maintained and broadcasted from the Travis Public Affairs office. The CAC is meant to reach internal information audiences on
16 Feb 2006
Gate guards change, introduce civilian element
Travis people can expect to see civilians or Department of Defense guards manning the gates within the next month or two, according to officials here. “It’s not the phasing out of gate duty for military people,” said Master Sgt. Paul Maliska, NCOIC Operations Support. “Across the Air Force, Security Forces is so over-stressed with deployments that
16 Feb 2006
Defying drugs: Program teaches children ways to say no to drugs, gangs
The Drug Education For Youth program held an educational and entertainment event Feb. 18 to inform children about the dangers of drugs. DEFY is a one-year prevention program for children ages 9-12 that teaches children techniques to resist drugs, gangs and alcohol. “The purpose of the program is to have the children involved in activities to help

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travisairforcebase-07 Jun

#TeamTravis, as we enter wildfire season you may have seen news reports about PG&E Public Safety Shutoffs. Public Safety Shutoffs are preemptive/deliberate power outages during high heat, low humidity and high wind periods where the fire risk due to a downed power line is high. Currently, Travis AFB has been categorized as a Tier 1 fire risk, which is the most unlikely tier to be de-energized due to fire risk and we are currently NOT expecting to be affected by a public safety power shutoff. Should we receive a notification from PG&E of a public safety power shutoff we will provide notifications via AdHoc (PLEASE make sure you've updated your information on the new system) and Balfour Beatty's "One Call Now" service. Informally, we will also post our Facebook and Twitter (@Travis60AMW) feeds. Thank you and #NoBounds!

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travisairforcebase-07 Jun

"It hasn’t always been this easy. I grew up in small-town east Texas and enlisted in the United States Air Force when Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT) was alive and well. For many years, I experienced a great deal of societal pressure to quell a fundamental part of myself in order to succeed. As a young Airman, I never felt completely relaxed, almost as if I had to keep looking over my shoulder, and the paranoia of losing my career–my livelihood–prohibited me from fully engaging with my new Air Force family. I don’t need to tell you about how deeply loneliness and feelings of alienation can affect a person. It ultimately led me to self-report suicidal ideations because I couldn’t find a way to reconcile being a service member and being gay. If it wasn’t for the few allies who believed I belonged in the our Air Force, despite my identity, I’m not sure where I’d be. Those leaders carried me through my turbulent, formative years until I was able to finally breathe. Though throughout that time I made my fair share of mistakes, and certainly gave my supervisor some unique challenges, I was gifted with the opportunity to show the Air Force my cards as an 11-month formal investigation into my sexual identity was terminated following the complete repeal of DADT. On September 20, 2011, I skipped throughout my building high-fiving everyone I saw without saying a word as to why. I have been high-fiving as many Airmen I can every September 20th since then. It’s my own special holiday. I had won… but what was I to do with myself now? The universe had given me a chance to become a whole new Airman and I decided that I wasn’t going to waste it. Since then, I’ve strived to be the best Airman I can be. I volunteered to serve as a Military Training Instructor, I’ve helped organize several military Pride month events, and I’ve sincerely tried to live up to our Core Values. The freedom to be who I am has given me the freedom to fly, fight, and win. I will never forget, nor be able to completely thank, all of the people who helped get me here. However, more importantly, I will never stop advocating for the importance of diversity and acceptance in our Air Force because I know what both sides of that spectrum can do to a person. Pride month isn’t about celebrating individual preferences. It’s about celebrating inclusiveness and how when we practice it, it makes us all better versions of ourselves. We are a mightier Air Force when we show our Pride." —Tech. Sgt. Shannon Ouimet-Amaro, 60th Air Mobility Wing executive assistant to the command chief #HumansOfTravis #LoveIsLove #Pride2019 #🏳️‍🌈

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travisairforcebase-07 Jun

Travis leadership: Happy #NationalDoughnutDay, #TeamTravis! Can't wait to finally have that Dunkin' on base, huh? The rest of base:

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travisairforcebase-06 Jun

Martinez-native Jake Larson was only 21 when he stormed Omaha Beach on #DDay. Back then, his unit had a motto: “To the last man.” Now, 75 years later, Jake is the last man—the last surviving member of that unit, and if becoming so has passed to him a single nugget of wisdom, it’s this: “Freedom isn’t free.” Read more about Jake’s revisiting of Omaha Beach in the article below.

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travisairforcebase-06 Jun

The events of #DDay were a testament to the strength and resolve of this nation. For those who survived the invasion, Omaha Beach represents both a reminder of those they’ve lost and a promise to preserve their memory. With the help of virtual reality, join them as they recount the events of that fateful day. #BecauseOfThem

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travisairforcebase-06 Jun

75 years ago, the U.S. military, along with other Allied nations, enacted one of the most ambitious amphibian assaults in history. Today, we celebrate the courage and sacrifice of the service members who invaded Normandy on #DDay, and whose actions still stand as one of the most impressive rebukes of evil in human memory. #BecauseOfThem

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travisairforcebase-05 Jun

Sometimes the best part of the #TravisLife is what's (literally) beneath our feet! #NorthernCalifornia has a brilliant assortment of wildlife and flora—even right in your front yard. What makes the #TravisLife sweet for you? Show us in the comments!

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travisairforcebase-05 Jun

A lot of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) readiness exercises start with a single "what if" question. In the case of #NorthernEdge, that question was "What if the Indo-Pacific were to suffer a crisis?" The answer involves about 10 million pounds of fuel 😳 Read more about it below!

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travisairforcebase-04 Jun

Rapid global mobility wouldn't happen without these beautiful #TTails or the maintainers and crew that keep them in the air. Happy #TTailTuesday, Team Travis. #NoBounds #ProudToBeAMC #TeamTravis #FindAWayOrMakeOne #MilitaryLife #AirForce #Maintainer

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travisairforcebase-01 Jun

A lot of things can fit into a C-5M Super Galaxy! That's why when Los Angeles Air Force Base, Home of Space and Missile Systems Center asked us if we could load the latest Advanced Extremely High Frequency - 5 satellite, we gladly obliged and shot this cool timelapse. #NoBounds For more info on the AEHF system, visit: https://www.afspc.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/249024/advanced-extremely-high-frequency-system/ NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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travisairforcebase-31 May

Happy Birthday to the man, the myth, the legend... Clint Eastwood turns 89 today! He served in the U.S. Army and at 21 years old he had a brush with death when the plane he was on went down off the California coast near Point Reyes National Seashore. Eastwood and the Captain made it the two to three miles to shore after the U.S. Navy AD-1 Skyraider crashed into the ocean.

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travisairforcebase-30 May

#CaptionThis! From Military Fresh Network

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travisairforcebase-30 May

#tbt to May 2014 when Travis got its first introduction to FRED. #DidYouKnow the cargo compartment of the C-5M is big enough to fit an eight-lane bowling alley? #TheMoreYouKnow #BougieButNotThatBougie #NoBounds

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travisairforcebase-29 May

🎶 We just took a DNA test turns out we're 100%... America's finest mobility force 🎶 We can't carry as good a tune as Lizzo, but we can for sure carry whatever payload is needed at a moment's notice. #GoodAsHell #NoBounds

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travisairforcebase-29 May

“Hopping.” It’s what bunnies do. Or, if you’re an enterprising DoD card-holder with aspirations of travel, it can be your way of checking out some of the world’s best vacation hotspots...for FREE! Check out the video below for some “hopping” pointers.

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travisairforcebase-28 May

Exciting new changes are taking place within Phoenix Horizon, AMC's company grade officer leadership and force development program. Click on the link below to find out more. https://www.amc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1855452/amc-expands-junior-officer-force-development-program/fbclid/IwAR3L-VFvea218JaNQRsvwyQ3SwabuUesjhCoDRLNgDoiqwqXgKAvqW7N3Ww/

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travisairforcebase-28 May

"Hate to see you go, but love to watch you leave." Today's #TTailTuesday is brought to you by these couple of outbound beauties. Show us your favorite T-tail photo in the comments! #NoBounds #ProudToBeAMC #LookingGood

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travisairforcebase-27 May

Are you doing the #MurphChallenge today? Named for Lt. Michael Murphy who gave his life in the performance of his duties in Afghanistan, the “Murph” stands as the definitive physical tribute to those who’ve fought and died for our freedom here and overseas. If you are, comment the name of who you’re remembering this Memorial Day. #RememberTheFallen

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travisairforcebase-25 May

As Memorial Day weekend begins, enjoy the cookouts, relaxation and hanging with family and friends, but be sure to take time to remember the heroes who paid the ultimate sacrifice to make the moments we enjoy this weekend possible. #WeRemember #NeverForget

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travisairforcebase-24 May

When we’re foot-stomping the same stuff we were foot-stomping seven years ago, you know it’s real. Today’s #fbf reminds you to hydrate, especially during these critical days of Summer. Check out the article for more tips on staying cool ahead of this season’s rising temperatures. #HydrateOrDie #TeamTravis

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@travis60amw-16 Jan

"What is now proved was once only imagined." - William Blake Is there something in your work center, squadron or… https://t.co/Ka2FO5Fb8b

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@travis60amw-13 Jan

Serving locally, engaging globally! #NoBounds https://t.co/hnamI1rXLq

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@travis60amw-09 Jan

Nothing says first class service like seeing the 60th AMW on your tanker's boom. Here is a #ThirstyThursday shout o… https://t.co/smp9tT8CtR

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@travis60amw-08 Jan

#TeamTravis UPDATE: The Main Gate is now open and has resumed normal operations.

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@travis60amw-08 Jan

The Travis main gate is currently closed due to a major vehicle accident. An estimated time for reopening is undete… https://t.co/fV4OuA6vAD

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@travis60amw-01 Jan

Wishing all of #TeamTravis a happy New Year! #NewYearsEve2020 #NoBounds #newdecade #NewYear https://t.co/nJI8YwqA7n

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@travis60amw-31 Dec

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@travis60amw-31 Dec

#TeamTravis Beginning Jan. 1 qualified veterans and caregivers will be able to register for base access at the Tra… https://t.co/TIF2x6kcst

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@travis60amw-18 Dec

President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order yesterday granting *most* federal employees Christmas Eve off.… https://t.co/RfRpeYueb2

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@travis60amw-17 Dec

It's no #TTail, but there was no way we were gonna let #WrightBrothersDay pass without sending some love to the OGs… https://t.co/AFJigIZj1V

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@travis60amw-10 Dec

#DidYouKnow the United States Air Force has a total fleet of 52 C-5M Super Galaxies? The M series of C-5s were part… https://t.co/8zeefKvpa6

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@travis60amw-07 Dec

RT @cmsaf18: “A date which will live in infamy.” #PearlHarborRemembranceDay https://t.co/pSjyfqQMfQ

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@travis60amw-06 Dec

RT @usairforce: .@Travis60AMW contingency response #Airmen deliver agile mobility expertise during exercise Green Flag Little Rock @FortPol…

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@travis60amw-03 Dec

#TeamTravis it’s easy for you to keep the holiday season alive this month—even for those who are away from family!… https://t.co/OhWHTACMq9

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@travis60amw-28 Nov

To all of #TeamTravis near and far, we hope you have a happy Thanksgiving! #homeandaway #NoBounds #family https://t.co/jKbURKiPQ5

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@travis60amw-27 Nov

#TeamTravis UPDATE continued: Please be patient during this time. For civilian employees unable to work due to… https://t.co/wbV5UDBJTk

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@travis60amw-27 Nov

#TeamTravis UPDATE: Power has been restored to Travis AFB. Due to the power outage, services at some facilities ma… https://t.co/3M8hMHX7GU

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@travis60amw-27 Nov

Update: Travis AFB power outage The 60 CES is continuing to work with PG&E to restore power. We expect power to… https://t.co/pUQuZhx6iv

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@travis60amw-26 Nov

Power Outage Travis AFB is experiencing a power outage. The North Gate will remain closed until the power has be… https://t.co/O5t65rSJQY

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@travis60amw-22 Nov

Now *that* is a payload 😂#HappyFriday, Team Travis! https://t.co/et5oFW0U3N

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