News

July 31, 2017
Airmen required to take annual mental health assessment

All Airmen are now required to complete a mental health assessment as part of their annual physical health assessment.
July 26, 2017
Patriot Wyvern tests Airmen’s skills during unit inspection

Members of the 349th Air Mobility Wing participated in a Patriot Wyvern exercise putting their readiness skills to the test at Travis Air Force Base, California, July 22 – 23.
July 25, 2017
Travis KC-10 shows off capabilities at Colombian F-AIR

A KC-10 Extender with crews from the 6th and 79th Air Refueling Squadron spent a week in Rionegro, Colombia, supporting the Colombian air force’s Feria Aeronautica Internacional, July 13 to 16.
July 20, 2017
60th AMW Airmen selected for promotion

The Air Force recently announced the selection of 39 captains for promotion to major and 109 staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant from the 60th Air Mobility Wing.
July 19, 2017
New annual Mental Health Assessment requirement begins July 31

Starting July 31, 2017, Airmen undergoing their annual Periodic Health Assessment may notice something new. A Mental Health Assessment will now be part of every annual PHA, to help ensure that Airmen suffering from undiagnosed mental health issues are referred to the necessary care. Mental health
July 18, 2017
Weight misperception may lead to health problems

A new study involving active-duty members found that 42 percent of men who are overweight or obese think their weight is normal, while 81 percent of women in the normal weight range are trying to lose weight.
July 17, 2017
Anytime, anywhere: KC-10s display global reach in the Pacific

Three KC-10 Extenders flew from Hawaii and Wake Island to refuel five C-17 Globemaster IIIs carrying over 300 coalition paratroopers across the Pacific Ocean July 13, 2017.
July 17, 2017
Travis hosts triathlon

Travis Air Force Base, California, hosted its annual triathlon July 15.
July 15, 2017
Travis Extenders execute Ultimate Reach during Talisman Saber 17

KC-10 Extender aircrews from the 6th and 9th Air Refueling Squadrons at Travis Air Force Base, California, played a pivotal role July 13 in successfully executing Exercise Ultimate Reach, a strategic refueling and air drop mission in support of Exercise Talisman Saber 2017.
July 11, 2017
Travis fights fire with community support

The wildland fire that started in Suisun City, California, on July 6 charged toward Travis Air Force Base in a fury that spread quickly.