• Voluntary Protection Program reduces injuries, illness

    All three wings at Travis are implementing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Voluntary Protection Program in an effort to reduce the number of preventable injuries and illnesses. The Department of Defense hopes to reduce safety incidents by 75 percent through this program which is

  • Travis prepares to win 2007 Rodeo

    Team Travis is gearing up to compete in the 2007 Air Mobility Command Expeditionary Rodeo July 22 to 28 at McChord Air Force Base, Wash. Two years ago, Team Travis took home 13 out of 22 trophies at the competition. However, the coveted Commander's Air Mobility Wing best overall award was denied

  • 60th Aerial Port Squadron wins Air Force Large Terminal Unit of the Year award

    The 60th Aerial Port Squadron won the 2006 Air Force Large Terminal Unit of the Year award for developing innovative practices. "I'm extremely proud of the 60th Aerial Port Squadron 'Port Dawgs,'" said Lt. Col. Michael Holmes, 60th APS commander. "The AMC staff selected this squadron to be the model

  • Fitness Center Wins Award

    The Travis Fitness Center won best Fitness Center in the Air Force for 2006. "It's a great facility," said Mr. J.D. Floyd, who goes to the Fitness Center five to six times a week. "The hours are great. I can come in [during] the morning noon or night and the people are very hospitable "If you tell

  • Travis Air Force Base Warrior of the Week: Senior Airman Angela Randall

    Name: Angela Randall Rank: senior airman Squadron: 60th Medical Operations Squadron Duty Title: Aerospace Medical Service journeyman Years in service: 3 years Hometown: Chico, Calif. Family: Mom, Dad, three sisters, two brothers, a nephew and a niece. Goals: "I am planning to attend nursing school

  • Teddy Child Watch extends hours

    The Teddy Watch program is heading into their second year of success thanks to the hard work of sponsors, staff and volunteers. The Teddy Watch program is a community project sponsored by the Armed Services YMCA, in partnership with the Airman and Family Readiness Center and the David Grant USAF

  • Capt. Amanda Evans wins Air Force level award

    The 2006 Air Force Financial Management and Comptroller Annual Awards were recently announced, naming a Travis captain the Financial Analysis Officer of the Year. Capt. Amanda Evans, Financial Management Analysis flight commander, earned the award based on an overview of her total accomplishments,

  • Violence in the home affects children's development

    Children who witness violence between adults in their home present a public health problem of tremendous proportions. Current findings suggest more than three million children per year may witness or be victims of violence in their homes nationwide. Childhood exposure to violence - whether seen or

  • AMC changes dining facility policy

    Air Mobility Command recently announced a change in policy that affects who is allowed to eat at base dining facilities starting at Travis Monday. Due to continued funding shortfall and the need to standardize food service contracts throughout the command, the new policy mandates that Active duty

  • Travis ready for any emergency

    The 60th and 349th Air Mobility Wings exercised their deployment process during Exercise Crisis Look 07-02 March 28 to 30. Approximately 1,500 participants, exercise evaluation team members and support personnel were involved in the around-the-clock exercise. "Overall the exercise was very