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  • Travis ... in the rear view mirror

    While thinking about my time spent at Travis during this assignment, I recently came to the conclusion that it was the most rewarding and fulfilling time in my career in the Air Force. The opportunities afforded me were incredible, and I have served with the best people in the world, at the biggest

  • Four pillars of Air Force success

    When you walk into the two-story atrium of Bldg. 31, the home of the 60th and 349th Maintenance Groups, you will not likely notice the strong foundation in place but it is there, solidly supporting the building. You may not even notice the huge red pillars first. These 40-foot high columns anchor

  • Team Travis continues to play important role overseas

    Greetings from 8,000 miles away! As you read this, the last seven days until I'm able to rejoin the team at Travis will be counting down. It's been a busy yet rewarding tour here, of which I'll speak to shortly. First and foremost, I want to thank Col. GI Tuck and Chief Mike Williams for their

  • Congratulations quarterly award winners!

    We welcomed this week celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s, birthday. We honor his legacy and celebrate his life as a man who made a singular difference for the betterment of our nation. As January draws to a close, we reflect on where we've been, how far we've come and how grateful we are for

  • Take time to recognize positive contributions

    We're experiencing some difficult times. Operations tempo is high, alcohol-related incidents are on the rise and some of our Airmen still don't get it. We spend an enormous amount of resources educating our Airmen on the importance of making responsible choices, being creative and thinking outside

  • Lets make 2008 a memorable year

    The 60th Air Mobility Wing had a lot to be proud of in 2007. Travis was named the "Best of the Best," taking home 17 RODEO trophies this past summer and clinched an "Outstanding" rating for our Operational Readiness Inspection. Our three wings showcased an incredible display of teamwork, in

  • Goal-oriented living

    When you go to the local book store next time for a cup of coffee and browse the bookshelves take a look at the self-improvement section. You will see an endless row of books telling you how to live a better life. In an effort to save you a lot of time, coffee and reading I will summarize all those

  • Fight for Dr. King's dream continues today

    On the night Martin Luther King Jr. was shot and killed, then New York Senator Robert F. Kennedy addressed our nation with a heavy heart, "You can be filled with bitterness, with hatred and a desire for revenge. We can move in that direction as a country, in great polarization or we can make an

  • Strive for a safe, productive 2008

    Happy New Year! I hope each of you had a safe, festive holiday season. Now it's time to role up our sleeves and begin a new year. 2007 was an incredible year for Team Travis, filled with monumental accomplishments and milestones. Yet, immersed in the midst of our distinguished record of success

  • 0-0-1-3 and the Culture of Responsible Choices

    We have all heard the 0-0-1-3 slogan but do we really know what it means? It is not a formula for calculating how much alcohol you can consume and drive. It is a reasonable approach to drinking that is based on science and designed to teach people to drink responsibly. The slogan stands for zero