• Modernizing airframe, divesting

    Chief Master Sgt. Brett Prothe, Air Mobility Command refueling career field functional manager, visited Travis AFB, Sept. 21 – 24, to discuss with Airmen the divestment plan of the KC-10 Extender and the personnel who man the aircraft.

  • Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths

    The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or

  • Yokota Airmen train with 22nd Airlift Squadron

    Yokota Airmen from maintenance, ground crew, logistics and the fire department to name a few, all participated in an annual C-5M Super Galaxy ground training event on the base flight line from Sept. 6-17 to familiarize themselves with the uniquely colossal aircraft.

  • Travis AFB remembers POW/MIA service members during 24-hour run

    Service members and civilians from across Travis Air Force Base, California, showed up in force for a 24-hour remembrance run to honor the legacy and sacrifices of prisoners of war and missing in action service members Sept. 16 – 17, 2021, at the base’s fitness center track.

  • AFCEC biologist helps rehab hundreds of sea pups 

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – When it comes to rescuing seals and sea lions, Christine Rodriguez has learned to take things step by step. “It’s all baby steps,” said Rodriguez, an Air Force Civil Engineer Center environmental specialist and trained biologist. “From treating illnesses and

  • Citizenship Day: A reflection on my journey and responsibilities

    Constitution Day, also known as Citizenship Day, is celebrated Sept. 17 to commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution. The celebration encourages Americans to reflect on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and what it means to be a U.S. citizen.

  • Team Travis honors 20th anniversary of 9/11

    Travis Airmen held a ceremony and memorial ruck march challenge to commemorate the 2,996 individuals who lost their lives 20 years ago in the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

  • Airmen at Travis AFB Feat. DGMC part 4: Staff Sgt. Loisel

    Ask a rugby player what’s good to bring along for a match and you might hear a strange answer: A medic. For one player, though, it’s a requirement. Staff Sgt. Stefani Loisel, an aerospace medical technician with the 60th Surgical Services Squadron, plays as a wing on the U.S. Air Force Rugby team