• United Flight 232 crash review: part lecture, part therapy

    For the pilot credited with saving the lives of 184 people in an airline crash nearly 19 years ago, talking about his experiences before and after the crash today is both a lecture on aircrew discipline and a personal therapy for the trauma he experienced. Capt. Al Haynes recently spoke to more than

  • 615th CRW vice commander departs

    Col. Richard A. McClain, 615th Contingency Response Wing vice commander, will depart Travis to become the first commander of the 515th Air Mobility Operations Wing at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii which will stand up as a new wing within Pacific Air Forces, June 5 as an en route structure in the

  • Foreclosure! Prevention and help for homeowners and renters

    For those contemplating foreclosure options, or renters wondering what rights they have if a landlord is foreclosed on - this article is for you. Below are some helpful tips to help homeowners prevent a foreclosure: -- Face the problem. The longer you wait, the less options you'll have. -- Talk to

  • 60th SVS wins Air Force awards

    Two organizations and one individual within the 60th Services Squadron were recently honored at the Air Force level. The organizations are Travis' Outdoor Recreation, which was named Air Force Services Outdoor Recreation Program of the Year, and the Delta Breeze Club, which captured the honor for

  • Summer's coming: Stay hydrated and watch for flag alerts

    Summer is creeping up again, and one of the problems we have during the hot months is heat stress. Heat stress is defined as any thermal stress above normal body temperature applied to the body, primarily from environmental factors, such as ambient temperature, relative humidity, wind and radiant

  • Travis members participate in Fun Run

    The following is the list of winners from the Armed Forces Day Fun Run May 17: Women, ages 18 to 25 First: Rosamaria Valdez 17:36 Second: Melina Thomas, 20:38 Women 26 to 32 First: Kate Netterhall, 24:10 Second: Alisha Morris, 26:37 Third: Amber Milby, 26:38 Men 18 to 25 First: Antonio Valdez, 14:29

  • Needed: mobility Airmen to showcase singing talent in 'AMC Icon' competition

    Airmen at AMC Wings and affiliate units will have the opportunity to showcase their singing talents this summer in the upcoming "AMC Icon" competition. "We're excited to offer this opportunity to showcase the vocal talent throughout the command," said Sam Parker, chief of AMC Services Resources and

  • Remembering the Sacrifices of our Fallen Heroes and their Families

    This Memorial Day I am very aware of the sacrifices being made daily by our American service men and women. My recent visit to our fine troops at Dover Air Force Base - where our fallen heroes return with dignity - was a vivid reminder of the cost of freedom. As military members, Memorial Day is

  • DGMC celebrates National Hospital Week

    The nation's most traditional health care event unites hospitals, health care workers and communities from coast to coast, building enthusiasm and pride in the giving nature of care. Today, according to the American Hospital Association's Hospital Statistics, nearly 6,000 hospitals and over five