• Nature is calling: What the Outdoor Recreation Center can do for you

    Do you ever find yourself wondering what kinds of outdoor activities there are to do in Northern California? You might be surprised at what nature has to offer. From the coast to Reno, to the rivers, there are many magnificent places to explore. But where do you go for information, equipment and

  • C-5 Isochronal inspections move to Dover AFB

    The men and women of the 60th and 349th Equipment Maintenance Squadrons witnessed the end of an era roll out with a C-5 Galaxy from the bay doors June 1. As a result of the Total Force Isochronal consolidation, the isochronal inspections performed on Travis' entire fleet of C-5 Galaxies have moved

  • Commander’s Action Line: Unattended children

    Question: What is the minimum age a family member child can be unattended? Is there a base policy? Answer: According to the Travis Housing Brochure, paragraph 5.2., "children, age nine and younger, may not be left alone without adult supervision. Children ages 10 to 11 may be left home three hours

  • 6th ARS remains DUI-free

    The 6th Air Refueling Squadron recently entered its eighth year of remaining DUI-free. "That's eight years of Christmas and New Year's Eve parties, Fourth of July's and 808 plus Critical Day's of Summer," said Chief Master Sgt. Bruce Zahn, 6th Air Refueling Squadron command chief. The 6th ARS'

  • Warrior of the Week: Staff Sgt. Doreen Owens

    Squadron: 60th Air Mobility Wing Command Post Duty Title: Wing Status of Resource Training System manager Years in service: Seven Hometown: Honolulu, Hawaii Goals: "Obtain a bachelor's degree in Foreign Area Studies, Middle Eastern language, private pilot's license and enroll in the Airman Education

  • Travis major wins AF Band Officer of the Year

    The commander of the USAF Band of the Golden West here recently won the Air Force Band Officer of the Year for 2006. Maj. Richard Mench led a 60-member band who had 425 performances throughout the western United States and recorded a "War of Remembrance" album. "Over my 24-year career, Major Mench

  • Warrior of the Week: Staff Sgt. Lori Gonzalez

    Squadron: 21st Airlift Squadron Duty Title: Aviation Resource Management Years in service: Six Hometown: Stockton, Calif. Goals: "To pursue another career in the medical field and raise my children." Greatest achievement: "Being a wife and mother." "Staff Sgt. Lori Gonzalez has performed

  • 9th ARS wins Evans Trophy

    The 9th Air Refueling Squadron boom operators took the title of the "Top Boom Operators in Air Mobility Command" when they were awarded the Senior Master Sgt. Albert L. Evans Trophy May 14. Maj. Gen. Fred Roggero, AMC Air, Space and Information Operations director, and Sergeant Evans' daughters,