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  • Formal mentoring

    We're surrounded by mentors, and most of us put real effort into being good Wingmen. When we're asked, "Are you mentoring your subordinates?" the answer is usually "Yes!" Then why are we having difficulty retaining our younger Airmen? Why aren't all of our associates as pleased with their careers as

  • Make self development a priority

    What efforts have you engaged in lately to develop yourself and move toward your goals? How long has it been since you read a book, attended a seminar or took a college course? Charlie Jones, author and founder of ExecutiveBooks.com, said it best, "You will be the same person tomorrow, next week,

  • Team Travis partners to tackle all obstacles

    When I first assumed command, I quickly realized how important it is to work together with all of our partners at Travis. Travis is the largest wing in Air Mobility Command and the only to fly three major weapons system airplanes. It is also has the largest Reserve and contingency response wings,

  • To the men and women of Air Mobility Command

    I am truly honored to join the AMC team. It is a privilege to serve with you, the men and women who make our global mobility mission happen each and every day. You are the thread that binds our nation's combat capability as you are the enablers of Unrivaled Global Reach for America...Always!As your

  • What's all the hubbub over H1N1 flu?

    Over the past few months, we've been inundated with news reports and information about the H1N1 flu.  For most people who've been infected, it has been a relatively mild upper respiratory illness lasting four to seven days.  So, you might ask, why are we starting to see even more information about

  • Service and giving

    With a mission to provide quality goods and services at competitively low prices and generate earnings to support Services' programs, the dual benefit AAFES provides military families at Travis goes far beyond the clothes, electronics and snacks on shelves. Shoppers who exercise their exchange

  • Leadership: Listen, learn and lead

    Fall is my favorite time of the year. The weather is starting to turn cool, the leaves are changing colors and the college football season is in full swing. Like any group activity, the key to success is teamwork. It is amazing to me how a cohesive group of good players working in harmony with a

  • Changes to fitness test keep AF sharp

    If you haven't heard yet, the Air Force has made some significant changes to the physical fitness test. In order to achieve a maximum score in the test, Airmen are going to have to do more push ups, more sit ups and run faster. Another big change is the test will now be centrally administered and

  • America Recycles Day

    Travis Air Force Base will join thousands of recyclers from across the nation in celebrating America Recycles 2009 on Sunday by pledging to recycle and to buy recycled products. The purpose of America Recycles Day is to continue to promote the social, environmental and economic benefits of recycling

  • Effective teams

    As we celebrated Veterans Day this past week, I was reminded of some of my earliest impressions from my own military experience. I learned quickly (and sometimes painfully) during my initial training that successful service to our nation was going to require me to break free from my narrow,