• New leader assumes command of 615 CRW

    Col. John Lipinski assumed command of the 615th Contingency Response Wing in a change-of-command ceremony Sept. 23. As commander of the 615 CRW - one of only two such wings in the U.S. Air Force - Colonel Lipinski will lead an assigned military and civilian work force of more than 700 people. Prior

  • Air Force plays major role in delivering 10,000 MRAPs to troops

    A significant milestone will be reached as early as Thursday when the 10,000th mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicle, commonly known as the MRAP, is delivered to troops supporting Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom - an effort completed in considerable part by the men and women of Air Mobility

  • Flu Season just around the corner

    Another flu season is upon us and it's time for flu vaccinations. The 60th Medical Group's Allergy/Immunization clinic is sponsoring a mass flu immunization for all active-duty and Department of Defense civilians at the Chapel One Annex Sept. 30 to Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Members who need the

  • 60th FSS implements new assignment process

    The 60th Force Support Squadron has implemented a new, more efficient process that decreases the amount of time Travis members spend on out processing. In the past when an assignment flowed to a member, certain paperwork had to be hand-walked with all necessary out-processing forms, and turned into

  • Fruit and vegetables - more really does matter!

    A diet rich in fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Fresh fruits and vegetables are foods that you can eat more of because they are lower in calories and fat but high in fiber. You can eat many more fresh fruits and vegetables than

  • 615th CRW commander flies final flight of career

    With his family, friends and members of Team Travis gathered outside base operations Sept. 22, Col. Anthony Hinen, 615th Contingency Response Wing commander, made his final approach and landed a U.S. Air Force aircraft for the last time of his 27-year career. "It feels great!" said Colonel Hinen as