• Travis Airman plays rugby for Air Force

    An Airman with the 60th Logistics Readiness Squadron parlayed his love of rugby into a spot on the Air Force team. Senior Airman Michael Turner, supply technician, was selected to compete for the team after playing the sport only three and a half years. “[Airman Turner] is good with the ball, fast

  • MXG/CC’s tenure marked with success

    A change-of-command ceremony for the 60th Maintenance Group will take place at 10:30 a.m. Monday on the Travis flightline. After two years as commander of the 60th MXG, Col. Keith Frede will relinquish command to Col. Craig O’Neil, who is formerly the 92nd MXG commander at Fairchild Air Force Base,

  • Lawn, garden care have hidden hazards

    The winter rains are starting to subside, which means it’s time for you to get outdoors to finally attack that “To Do” list of chores before you get that yard work “nastygram” from the base housing office or your local town mayor. However, before you fire up the mowers, the U.S. Consumer Product

  • Before Top Gun there were the P-51 Mustang Aces

    Visions of aerial dog fights were likely in the minds of the attendees of the P-51 Mustang Aces Symposium at the Travis Air Museum Sunday. The event included an opportunity to personally meet and chat with the aces during the mixer, hear their stories during the panel session and get

  • DGMC offers healthcare rewards

    Headquarters, Air Mobility Command has approved a research study involving the David Grant USAF Medical Center’s beneficiary population. This study is focused on the impact of prevention care on the lives of individuals diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Participants in our study would come in to

  • Leadership asks spouses for opinions

    For the first time in Air Force history, every spouse of an active-duty member is invited to take part in the 2006 Community Assessment Survey. The Community Needs Assessment Survey occurs every two to three years and is used to assess the current climate of the Air Force. “There may be an issue out

  • 301st AS receives new mission

    The 301st Airlift Squadron celebrated their rich heritage while looking forward to their new mission during a transition ceremony May 25 in Bldg. P-31 at Travis. “Today is a historic day for this squadron, but not solely because of today’s ceremony,” said Lt. Col. Dave Pavey, acting commander for

  • Use mouthguards to protect smile

    Each year, thousands of teens get hurt on the playing field, the basketball court, or while skateboarding, biking or during other activities. Blows to the face in nearly every sport can injure teeth, lips, cheek and tongue. A properly fitted mouth guard, or mouth protector, is an important piece of