• Cleared for take off

    With the first of the C-17 Globemaster IIIs due to arrive at Travis in July, there is still preparation work to do. However, major steps are being taken to ensure a key part of the C-17 training program is in place for the aircrews. Since the arrival of the C-17 flight simulator Feb. 11, the Boeing

  • Travis logistics inspection ready

    Air Mobility Command is scheduled to begin the Logistic Standardization and Evaluation Program here Monday. Headquarters AMC Logistics Directorate will have 54 representatives from bases around AMC coming to asses Travis’ ability to perform logistics functions per the applicable instructions. The

  • Recycling contest wraps up, winners announced

    The 60th and 660th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron teams earned top honors in this year’s base recycling contest. The 60th AMXS received first place for most weight collected, at 764.4 pounds, and the 660th AMXS received first place for most money collected with a total of $386.87. In the individual

  • DGMC’s occupational therapists to hold open house

    The occupational therapy clinic at David Grant USAF Medical Center will host their annual open house April 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. as part of Occupational Therapy Month to display how they put the “fun” back into function. Since the founding of occupational therapy during World War I, people

  • By the numbers: the statistics surrounding sexual assault

    Were you aware that… -- According to an FBI Uniform Crime Report, a rape is reported about once every five minutes in the U.S. -- The National Victim and Crime Victims Research Centers state that Rape is the most underreported violent crime in America. -- Studies show that 82 percent of sexual

  • Base home wireless networks remain vulnerable to attack

    During this month’s Operational Security Assessment, a team of intelligence, communications and OPSEC members assessed the base for weaknesses in OPSEC and Communications Security programs. While the Travis Team received accolades for their network security measures, the team had some concerns about