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15 May 2018
Travis using farm animals to control invasive plants
With a b-l-e-e-e-a-t here and baaaaaa there, more than 300 sheep and about a dozen goats arrived at Travis Air Force Base, California, to begin grazing duties in the Castle Terrace Preserve area that serves as a habitat for federally listed endangered species.
11 May 2018
Band of the Golden West visits southern New Mexico
The U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West’s ensemble Mobility, from Travis Air Force Base, Calif., performed at Plaza de Las Cruces on May 10. The group plays upwards of 60 concerts each year to over 600,000 people across the western United States--one of them being right here in southern New Mexico. Approximately 70 miles from Holloman, Mobility
10 May 2018
Travis commander expresses hope for the future, highlights readiness in last commander’s call
Col. John Klein, 60th Air Mobility Wing commander, conducted his last rounds of commander’s calls May 7 and 8 in the Travis Air Force Base, California, theater.
9 May 2018
Travis to host 8th Annual Gold Star Ruck March
On May 19, Travis Air Force Base, California, will host the 8th Annual Gold Star Ruck March.
9 May 2018
Travis Drug Demand Reduction Program offers drug education program for children
Travis Drug Demand Reduction Program is currently sponsoring a Drug Education for Youth program. The program had been dormant since 2013, but it’s the hope of the Airman and Family Readiness Center to revitalize the program for 2018.
8 May 2018
Team Travis participates in blood drive, helps local community
Travis Air Force Base, California, hosted a community blood drive April 27 at the Travis Fitness Center in support of Blood Centers of the Pacific. BCP, a nonprofit, community-based organization, provides blood and blood components to hospitals, physicians and patients throughout Northern California.
8 May 2018
Cute pets from Travis AFB can cash in during Exchange online photo contest
Canines, cats, canaries and other beloved pets can finally make their adorable looks pay off.
8 May 2018
21st Airlift Squadron hosts first C-17 Squadron Commander’s Conference
The 21st Airlift Squadron hosted the first C-17 Squadron Commander’s Conference for Air Mobility Command and the Mobility Air Forces at Travis Air Force Base, California, May 2-4. Eighteen Airmen from seven bases across three major commands partnered to share best practices and discuss topics in order to advance the C-17 community.
8 May 2018
DGMC outpatient pharmacy strives for continual improvement
On any given day, David Grant USAF Medical Center’s outpatient pharmacy bustles with a constant hum of barcode-scanning beeps, pills rattling in their bottles and storage bins with patients’ prescriptions hitting counters. Those sounds are the outpatient pharmacy staff filling more than 1,000 prescriptions a day, and more than 20,000 prescriptions a month.
2 May 2018
Travis AFB Exchange shoppers can “give and get back” starting May 15 to help Army, Air Force relief funds
The Travis Air Force Base, California, Exchange is making it easy for shoppers to help Airmen and military families in need during the first of three “give and get back” donation periods.

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U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-06 Jul

The Shooting Stars Drones will launch again at around 10:20 p.m. and we will do another live video stream at that time. Thank you for your patience.

U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-05 Jul

#TeamTravis, As we get closer to tonight’s festivities, what part of the celebration are you most looking forward to? In addition, we’ll also be hosting a bounce house, a beer and wine truck, a hotdog and burger food truck, and an on-site DJ. We will also be allowing families to bring in their own food and water as long as the water is in a clear container. Hope to see you all out there!

U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-03 Jul

#DidYouKnow the United States Air Force has a new Airman Against Drunk Driving app available on the App Store and Google Play? Just another way the U.S. Air Force is committed to #NeverDUI

U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-03 Jul

**Edited for clarification*** #TeamTravis, As weather updates continue to come in, the Intel® Shooting Star Drone Light Show show portion may not happen. As of now, the show is still happening, but we're monitoring tomorrow's weather on a minute-to-minute basis and will continue to update you all as we get closer to the event. No matter what, festivities are a go! Airmen and the public are still invited to celebrate with bouncy houses, food trucks, a DJ, and a rock climbing wall! Below are maps to the parking areas and entrance for the event as well as the event location.

U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-02 Jul

Due to forecasted high winds, the scheduled July 3 rehearsal, which was open to DoD ID Cardholders, has been canceled. Please stay tuned for more updates as we monitor the weather for the 4th of July event.

U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-02 Jul

#Repost Visit Fairfield, California -- "There are no active fires near Travis AFB or Solano County. . . . Good morning friends! Solano County photographer James Guzzo was up early for the sunrise and captured these images from our hills. The smoke cloud you can see is from a fire burning in Yolo County. There are no active fires near Fairfield and Solano County. #VisitFairfieldCA"

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travisairforcebase-01 Jul

To all of #TeamTravis and our local community, please be safe! For continued updates, please sign up with alertsolano.com to get them sent straight to your device.

U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-01 Jul

"Anything that is an extension of, what I call, America's power, promise, or ideals, is done through logistics and transportation." --USAF Gen. Darren W. McDew, U.S. Transportation Command commander. Travis #Airmen deliver on that promise...anytime, anywhere. And we're proud it. #NoBounds | #TeamTravis

U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-29 Jun

🎶This is ground control to Major Tom...🎶 Always on the cutting edge, #TeamTravis has recently entered into talks with NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration to establish a research collaboration leading to advances in medical support for deep space missions as well as warfighters. Read more about Travis' potential role in the future of space exploration in the article below. United States Air Force | U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) | Airman Magazine | Air Force Times | AFMS - David Grant USAF Medical Center - 60th Medical Group, Travis AFB | U.S. Military | #NoBounds

U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-28 Jun

Congratulations SMSgt Lucero Stockett, 6th ARS, for being named one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2018! It is a honor to call you a member of #TeamTravis!

U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-27 Jun

This 4th of July, #TeamTravis is partnering with Intel to put on a #patriotic light show with the help of more than 500 individual drones. Check out the video below and visit our event page, Travis AFB 4th of July ft. Intel® Shooting Star Drone Light Show, for a taste of what's to come during next week's jaw-dropping spectacle. United States Air Force | U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) | Airman Magazine | United States | Air Force Times | Military.com | #FourthofJuly ***The DoD does not endorse Intel***

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travisairforcebase-24 Jun

Team Travis Defenders teamed up with #SpecialOlympics athletes to run through Travis AFB and Vacaville, California last week for the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run.

U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-24 Jun

A KC-10 crew recetly completed a mission in the pacific refueling fighters supporting Exercise RED FLAG-Alaska and strengthening relationships between the USAF and the Japan Air Self Defense Force. To learn more click on the photos below. #NoBounds | #EngagingGlobally | #GotFuel

U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-23 Jun

Not only is 2018 the 75th anniversary of Travis but also the 9th Air Refueling Squadrons #75thAnniversary. The diverse history of the 9th ARS includes operating in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations, flying the F-4U Corsair as well as the P-38 Lightning. Click on one of the photos below to see what it means to wear the 9th ARS patch. #GucciPride | #Universal | #Travis75th

U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-22 Jun

This week we salute SrA Steven Fing for being named the #TeamTravis Warrior of the Week. Fing is a Nondestructive Inspection Technician in the 60th MXS. His leadership skills as a shift leader enabled 22 maintenance acts ensuring 620 sorties. #WoW | #Maintenance

U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-22 Jun

#TeamTravis is kind of a big deal in Fairfield, California! On Tuesday during a city council meeting, leadership received a proclamation from the city in honor of celebrating the 75th anniversary of the base. #Servinglocally | #Travis75th

U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-21 Jun

During a recent KC-10 Extender mission, two flying crew chiefs kept the aircraft serviced enabling it to complete a roundtrip journey of more than 9,000 nautical miles and offloaded more than 200,000 pounds of fuel to eight F-15s. #FueltheFight | #RapidGlobalMobility | #NoBounds

U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-20 Jun

The rumors are true! #TeamTravis is celebrating #IndependenceDay with a special light show featuring the Intel Shooting Star Drones. We are opening our gates to the community for this event. Stay tuned for more information! #NoBounds | #PoweredbySpark | #75thAnniversary | AFWERX | Air Mobility Command | Heather Wilson

U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-19 Jun

Gen. Paul J. Selva, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is no stranger to Travis. He has commanded a squadron and a group here in the past. Last Friday #TeamTravis was honored for him to return to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Travis and the 9th ARS. #Travis75th | #NoBounds Check out more images here: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmnD5ga6

U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-18 Jun

#PhoenixSpark, Travis's grassroots innovation program is kindling connections and spreading ideas on their new LinkedIn page! Airmen, community members, and business leaders alike, join the conversation as we deliver tomorrow's tools to the Warfighter today! #PoweredBySpark https://www.linkedin.com/company/travis-afb-phoenix-spark/

U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-18 Sep

RT @usairforce: Today we celebrate 71 years as the world's greatest #AIRPOWER! #Birthday #AFBDay https://t.co/VOY8ixMUlO

U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-18 Sep

#TeamTravis now has their new commander, Col. Jeff Nelson. https://t.co/bmac1rbjxd

U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-18 Sep

Check out our live stream currently on Facebook. #WorkingTowardYes #NoBounds

U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-18 Sep

#TeamTravis Airmen are preparing for Col. Jeff Nelson to assume command. https://t.co/rqj9ARJAML

U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-15 Sep

Rules of engagement: Train the way you fight > Travis Air Force Base > Display https://t.co/cjRNwM2dLT

U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-14 Sep

“You matter”: A look inside Travis’ mental health clinic > Travis Air Force Base > Display https://t.co/1XJSR0l0V9

U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-13 Sep

RT @KCRAMax: Medical response teams from @Travis60AMW are on standby for #HurricaneFlorence. Members of the Critical Care Air Transport Tea…

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@travis60amw-13 Sep

US Air Force participates in Angel de los Andes https://t.co/pWYPxPb19Z

U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-13 Sep

Like an ICU in the sky, CCATTs assist in transporting critical patients to higher levels of care. Contact us… https://t.co/7iwphVdPV7

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@travis60amw-13 Sep

At request of civil authorities, four Critical Care Air Transport Teams are preparing to respond. Five Airmen with… https://t.co/aepOTzLPAr

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@travis60amw-13 Sep

#TeamTravis medical personnel are on stand-by and contingency response Airmen are providing support relief efforts for #HurricaneFlorence.

U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-12 Sep

RT @usairforce: #USAF Reserve #Airmen from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron assisted the @USCG w/ a search & rescue mission, locati…

U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-11 Sep

Update as of 4:00 pm, Sept. 11: both fires are completely contained and extinguished with neither posing an immedia… https://t.co/HWLx28DJkz

U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-11 Sep

We are currently aware of 2 fires in Suisun City, southwest of TAFB. First responders are on scene. Please follow… https://t.co/PdRjA2lG3R

U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-11 Sep

Today #TeamTravis honors the lives that were lost on 9/11 during a #PatriotsDay ceremony. TAPS will play four times… https://t.co/XY50aYnooR

U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-11 Sep

RT @AirmanMagazine: A1C Jason Klaus, 860th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, renders a salute to a C-17 Globemaster III with CMSgt. Steve Nich…

U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-10 Sep

First Sergeant Council: Team effort to care for Airmen, families > Travis Air Force Base > Display https://t.co/LFIp6XQ2SI

U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-08 Sep

Mental health is just as important as physical health. This goes a long way in de-stigmatizing the act of seeking h… https://t.co/iHWgDlFdM0

U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-08 Sep

RT @usairforce: We are just 23 days away from the OCP! @AFCareers is going to help you avoid getting called out for uniform violations! Che…

U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-07 Sep

RT @GenDaveGoldfein: Enormous thanks to Gen Everhart for his leadership of our mobility enterprise. No doubt, @AirMobilityCmd will continue…

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