• Travis pilot receives Sijan Award

    A captain from Travis Air Force Base, California, was one of four 2015 recipients of the Air Force's Lance P. Sijan Leadership Awards held April 7 in the Airmen's Hall at the Pentagon.Capt. David Plachno, 21st Airlift Squadron pilot, was recognized for his leadership as a C-17 Globemaster III

  • 18th Air Force commander visits Travis

    Lt. Gen. Sam Cox, 18th Air Force commander, his wife Tammy, and Chief Master Sgt. Todd S. Petzel, 18th AF command chief, visited Travis Air Force Base, California., to see firsthand how servicemembers accomplish the mission at one of Air Mobility Command's largest installations April 12-15.This was

  • Urban training site provides realistic training for defenders

    Approximately two dozen Travis Defenders completed their annual active shooter certification training April 13 at the installation's newly constructed Emergency Responder Urban Training Site.Donned in tactical gear and face protection, Airmen from the 60th Security Forces Squadron underwent multiple

  • 571st MSAS trains on vehicle extrication

    The 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron worked with the Team Travis fire department to train on the ability to respond to vehicle accidents and safely extricate an injured person from the vehicle.The unit deploys to South and Central America where they may not have the comfort of emergency

  • Airman recognized for excellence in food

    Air Force Personnel Center officials recently announced that a Travis Airman was named as a Hennessey Travel award  recipient as part of the 2016 John L. Hennessey Award for food service excellence.Airman 1st Class Brennan Duhe, 60th Force Support Squadron shift worker, was selected as a Region 2

  • Travis hosts K-9 competition

    The 60th Security Forces Squadron hosted the 3rd annual Defenders K-9 Trial April 8 and 9 at Travis Air Force Base, California.The competition brought more than 50 teams from different law enforcement agencies across the state."These trials serve a few purposes," said Tech. Sgt. Joshua Hicks, 60th

  • Devil Raiders train on base defense

    In the 621st Contingency Response Wing, every Devil Raider is responsible for security, and the 821st Contingency Response Group is ensuring these Airmen are prepared by creating the Expeditionary Combat Skills Training course.The five-day training is designed to improve how contingency response

  • Smith leaves Travis cleaner than he found it

    Many would like to say that they left Travis Air Force Base, California, in better condition than they found it. In Mark Smith's case, he can say that. And honestly. Smith, Air Force Civil Engineer Center's Western Region Restoration Support Team lead at Travis, has been the environmental

  • Base raises awareness about sexual assault

    April marks the annual national campaign for sexual assault awareness and prevention month.The Department of Defense observes SAAPM by focusing on creating the appropriate culture to eliminate sexual assault and requiring a personal commitment from all service members at every level."Although we

  • JTF-PO team hard charged during Turbo Distribution

    Airmen, Soldiers and officials from the Defense Logistics Agency recently worked hand-in-hand with senior representatives from U.S. Transportation Command to test and verify the ability of several mobility-focused organizations during Turbo Distribution 16-02 at Amedee Army Airfield,