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  • 15th EMTF command chief says farewell!

    Wow - what a ride! When I passed through the gates of Lackland Air Force Base, Texas some 27-plus years ago, I approached the challenge with both trepidation and excitement. I liken that feeling to the anticipation of riding a world-class roller coaster at your favorite amusement park. Unsure and

  • Laugh a little!

    An ice fisherman was sitting with his line in a hole in the ice, but he wasn't having any luck. Two hours passed and not a nibble. A kid, maybe seven or eight-years-old approached, cut his own hole in the ice, and without a word, dropped his line and immediately began to pull in some of the largest

  • Imperative to remember Sept. 11

    Yesterday, we joined Americans around the world and paused in remembrance of that horrific life changing event which occurred seven years ago. Sept. 11, 2001, terrorists affiliated with Al-Qaeda deliberately crashed planes into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, a third

  • Rich history for retired pilot

    For one former Travis pilot, the story of his past is one filled with unique experiences and rich Travis history. He is humanitarian, aviator, veteran, crusader and entrepreneur. When given the opportunity to talk with Duncan Miller, one is immediately intrigued by his humility and generosity. The

  • Team Travis: Take pride in what you do

    Team Travis it's Friday, Friday, Friday! I'm looking forward to this weekend of relaxation and spending time with Charlene and Dominique. Last week I had a conversation with a general officer; during our discussion he asked me what I thought were the biggest three challenges our Airmen face today.

  • Time: Invest and balance

    Time is a valuable resource and one that cannot be renewed. As our Air Force shrinks, more demands are placed on each individual. This fallout causes us to closely prioritize how we use our allotted time. There are many philosophies for managing time and prioritizing work, but with our non-stop

  • Goals: What are you preparing for?

    Preparation is an important part of every facet of our daily lives. One key aspect to readiness is preparation. It is our duty to be prepared for the challenges we face. One important long-term piece of preparation is goal setting. When new personnel enter my squadron, one of the questions I ask is

  • A challenge to stay safe at Labor Day

    Are you ready for the weekend? Labor Day weekend is already upon us! Yes, I realize most of us are working Friday preparing for our 2008 Air Expo. And, yes the majority of our Airmen are working both Saturday and Sunday supporting the Air Expo. We're hosting the Thunderbirds this weekend and it's

  • New SNCOs learn value of 'rooftop' stripe

    It's Friday, Friday, Friday! What an incredibly busy week. Last night we (Team Travis) hosted our Senior Noncommissioned Officer Induction Ceremony. We inducted approximately 75 new master sergeants and master sergeant selects into the SNCO tier; congratulations to Team Travis' newest SNCOs. It was

  • Meth user sentenced to four months confinement

    We have heard it all of our lives, Just Say No, D.A.R.E., Winners Don't Use Drugs, Above the Influence and hundreds of other phrases meant to make us aware that using drugs can have a huge negative impact on your life. As members of the military, we have also heard of the ''zero tolerance'' policy