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  • NCOs continue legacy of freedom

    The freedom and democracy we enjoy as American's began during the American Revolutionary War's first battle -- the Battle of Lexington and Concord. Responding to intolerable threats to the civil liberty, the thirteen American colonies bravely sought sovereignty from British rule by means of a

  • Command chief says goodbye to Travis

    Team Travis it's Friday and what another grand day to behold. Tonight Charlene, Dominique and I will celebrate the culmination of three years of challenges, great times, forged friendship and one incredible ride. Thank you for the memories. We've watched Airmen come and go only to have others pick

  • Honor guard symbolizes professionalism, commitment

    Team Travis it's Friday and what a gorgeous day; the sun is shining with a hint of delta breeze in the air and Old Glory is flailing proudly in the wind. This is the season for retirements, PCS's and Change of Commands. We will lose our vice commander, Colonel Crowhurst, and his family next week.

  • Honoring our flag with service

    Every June 14, we celebrate Flag Day without much fanfare. There are no parades, speeches or fireworks to commemorate this annual national observance. Nevertheless countless Americans paid fitting tribute by proudly flying Old Glory on the day of its creation. Flag Day is a day to honor our

  • What's the most amazing thing you've done?

    I boarded the plane and found my seat ... 8B, next to a man whom I would guess to be around 70 years old. Seemed like a nice fellow as we exchanged the necessary hellos. I had worked up a pretty good headache; I was hungry and very tired. I was hoping there would be no forced conversation between

  • Plan before you consume

    Every Airman knows the consequences of consuming alcohol without a plan. And yet a small percentage of our Team Travis Airmen continue to do so. You have all heard it during commanders' calls, unit role calls and discussions with supervisors. You have seen the pictures, heard the stories and felt

  • Safety always

    Last week we kicked-off the Air Force's 101 Critical Days of Summer campaign by doing what a lot of Airmen do in our Air Force -- compete in sporting activities. Thank you to those who organized and participated in our inaugural Sports Day. Initiated in the early 1970's, our service's annual

  • Paying Tribute to One Who Answered 'A Higher Calling'

    It's 115 degrees Fahrenheit, and we're in the shade of an aircraft silhouette. The wind is blowing steadily at about 25 knots. It's like standing in front of a giant hair dryer. The weather forecaster says there are gusts up to 35 knots. The wind is sending a steady stream of sand and dust whipping

  • Exercise good judgment on, off duty

    Team Travis Memorial Day weekend is typically an indicator summer time is upon us and it's also the weekend we launch our Critical Days of Summer Campaign. This year's campaign will last 109 days and will end Sept. 7. Unfortunately, during this campaign we will not reach our goal of zero accidents