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  • Leadership can be found anywhere

    A few months ago I had the opportunity to hear Colonel Arquiette speak at Airmen Leadership School class 06-E graduation dinner. He had advice for our future NCOs that struck a chord with me and my own model of leadership. In part he said, "No matter whether you are an officer, a civilian or

  • Being an Airman requires passion, sacrifice

    Today we have some of the best and brightest Airmen our force has ever seen. America sends us her sons and daughters, demanding we cultivate, develop, grow and care for them. She sends them to us because she knows we will provide an environment that allows every individual an opportunity to grow and

  • Welcome "Spirit of Solano"

    The first of the long-awaited C-17s, the "Spirit of Solano," arrives Tuesday marking another significant point in Travis history for the 60th Air Mobility Wing and our partners in the 349th Air Mobility Wing! We have worked many years for this day and there are many people and teams to thank as we

  • Are you breaking the chain?

    For those of you whom I have not had the pleasure to meet, Hello! I'm Scott Hoover, the new 60th Civil Engineer Squadron commander and I don’t read email. Sounds like someone joining a new support group doesn't it? My animosity toward this cancer is not based in commonly heard complaints. It is

  • Recognize those who go above and beyond the call of duty

    Last Friday we recognized our quarterly award winners to include our dorm and room of the quarter. Sitting there looking across the audience, feeling the excitement and enthusiasm the crowd exhibited, got me pondering about the importance of recognizing our people or lack thereof. I realize no

  • Wingman concept valuable asset

    For a few years we have been hearing and seeing first-hand the value of the Wingman concept. On a daily basis here at Travis, the stresses and strains of life's ups and downs coupled with being AMC Airmen in our Air Force that's still engaged heavily after 4 ½ years of wartime operations tempo, a

  • Losing one Travis Airman is one to many

    I'm very proud to be a part of this great organization and have the privilege to serve with the most outstanding Airmen. In the past three weeks I've witness some tremendous effort and hard work exhibited by all and unfortunately some stress. Our senior leaders realize that stress sometimes is the

  • Take advantage of Travis' benefits

    When I meet with our newest Airmen on Travis at the First Term Airmen's Center, I always ask them why they joined our Air Force. Aside from serving their country, education, health benefits coupled with travel opportunities round out the top reasons why they joined our Air Force. These young Airmen

  • Airmen called to different duty

    Every Marine, a Rifleman! So goes one of the most well-known credos of the United States Marine Corps. Like us Airmen, Marines each have their own specialties. But the bottom line for the Marines is that no matter what their specialty happens to be, they are riflemen first. As the first to the

  • Mentoring Airmen; essential for AF

    Last week I spoke to you regarding preparing our Airmen to be supervisors, and leaders as well as their continued development. One of the most rewarding things a person can do is help another reach their full potential. As enlisted leaders, mentoring and developing our Airmen is an inherent