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  • Two minutes can make a difference

    First and foremost, we would like to extend big congratulations to the 615th Contingency Response Wing as they completed their first-ever operational readiness inspection. Your dedicated attitudes, many practice exercises and outstanding performers assigned to this important mission paid off, and

  • Remember the wingman concept

    Over the past sixteen months, I've witnessed some tremendous efforts and hard work exhibited by all. However, unfortunately I've also witnessed some stress. Our senior leaders realize that stress sometimes is the result of stretching our people to their limits. Our challenging operations tempo,

  • Team work is catching on

    Having been at several Air Mobility Command bases in my career, I have heard many of the slogans about team work, but it wasn't until I came to Travis that I began to fully appreciate them. I, like many of you, took it as another Air Force slogan to motivate us to get more done with less. After

  • Keep up the good work

    I hope everyone enjoyed their long weekend, you all certainly deserved it! Even with a shortened week though, Team Travis continues to accomplish an unbelievable amount. 615th Contingency Response Wing ORI Our partners in the 615th CRW are mid-way through their first-ever Operational Readiness

  • The Essence of Being a Travis Airman

    As I write this article to the outstanding men and women of Travis, my mind goes back to all that has transpired since our last conversation. In the past few months Team Travis has done some incredible things, including winning "Best of the Best" at Rodeo 2007, and winning a very rare but

  • Integrity First

    Hey, was that you I just saw? I believe it was you I saw driving on Travis Avenue, talking on your cellular phone without using a hands free device. It wasn't you? My mistake, it's just that I see so many people ignoring the law, driving and talking on their cell phone. We can not be selective in

  • Team Travis: You are making a difference

    Since my family and I moved here a little more than two months ago, we have had the privilege to witness so many Team Travis successes, from experiencing the thrill of absolute dominance showcased by winning 17 Rodeo trophies this summer led by Maj. Scott Nishwitz, Rodeo team chief and Maj. Aaron

  • SFS Defenders: Well Done!

    I had an opportunity to visit with our 60th Security Forces defenders this week. What a great bunch of highly motivated Americans! They do an amazing job protecting and defending our installation and providing that security blanket we so easily take for granted. How do you motivate someone to do

  • Team Travis: "Veni, vidi, vici"

    "Veni, vidi, vici." We came, we saw, we conquered. These words spoken by the great Roman emperor Julius Caesar are what kept running through my head Monday morning during the out brief. Team Travis, I am truly honored and humbled to lead a team that has shown me time and time again what champions

  • Air Force convoy teams go above and beyond

    After several years in both Iraq and Afghanistan, Airmen performing duties that are ordinarily provided by the Army is far from being a new concept. In fact, this requirement continues to grow among many Air Force specialties as our Airmen continue to prove that they can perform non-typical duties