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Aug. 17, 2018
Travis firefighters help extinguish blaze that scorches 2,162 acres

At 4:56 p.m. Aug. 10, a call came into the Fairfield, California Fire Department about a fast-moving fire near Interstate 80 between Nelson and Cherry Glenn Roads.
Aug. 13, 2018
Oakland Raiders honor past and present veterans

The Oakland Raiders invited 30 Airmen from Travis Air Force Base, California, to attend their training camp in Napa, California. The Airmen were treated to a scrimmage between the Raiders and the Detroit Lions. After the scrimmage, several players and coaches from both teams signed autographs and
Aug. 13, 2018
Flight commander credits team for Bronze Star Medal

Lt. Col. Patrick Kennedy, 60th Medical Group Lab and Pathology Flight commander at Travis Air Force Base, California, has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement while deployed to Craig Joint Theater Hospital at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, from October 2017 to May 2018. He
Aug. 10, 2018
CRW Airmen expand operational capabilities during Northern Strike

GRAYLING ARMY AIRFIELD, Mich. – The distinctive sound of aircraft propellers echoed over the airfield as dozens of aircraft arrived to take part in the joint and multi-national exercise called Northern Strike 2018 from Aug. 4-18.The 821st Contingency Response Group (CRG) from Travis Air Force Base,
Aug. 7, 2018
22nd Airlift Squadron boosts squadron vision in off-site initiative with Silicon Valley leaders

Members of the 22nd Airlift Squadron at Travis Air Force Base, California, met July 19-20 with leaders from the Silicon Valley community in an effort to chart the future of the unit.
Aug. 6, 2018
Operation Homefront donates school supplies to enlisted military families

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Military children were given backpacks filled with school supplies Aug. 2 at Travis Air Force Base, California, thanks to Operation Homefront’s Back-to-School-Brigade®.
Aug. 6, 2018
60th Air Mobility Wing Commander under investigation for alleged misconduct

Maj. Gen. Sam Barrett, 18th Air Force commander, relieved Col. Ethan Griffin of command of the 60th Air Mobility Wing Aug. 6. Barrett lost trust and confidence in Griffin’s ability to continue serving as commander. Griffin is under investigation for alleged personal financial misconduct. The
Aug. 1, 2018
How to avoid heat stress

If you have ever been outside on a sunny day and felt tired, dazed or confused, you may have experienced signs or symptoms of heat stress.
Aug. 1, 2018
USAFSAM instructors bring experience to classroom, ready Airmen to battlefield

Deployed experience, subject expertise, and a passion to share lessons learned make instructors at the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine a vital part of medical readiness, equipping Airmen with the skills to be successful.Celebrating its 100th year, USAFSAM is the leading platform for
July 31, 2018
Barrett takes command of 18th AF

Maj. Gen. Sam Barrett took command of 18th Air Force from Lt. Gen. GI Tuck during a ceremony here, July 31.