• C-5M scoops up in-flight data for NASA

    Officials from Lockheed Martin and Travis Air Force Base successfully recorded in-flight noise and vibration data onboard a C-5M Super Galaxy Sept. 24, ensuring that the recently upgraded airframe was still compliant with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration requirements.According to

  • Power outage planned Oct. 11

    The dining hall, chapel and commissary will open, but all Army and Air Force Exchange facilities, including the shoppette and mini-mall, will close during a base-wide power outage from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 11.Pacific Gas and Electric Company will shut off the power at Travis Air Force Base,

  • Team Hoyt duo set to roll in to Travis

    Team Hoyt, a father and son team made up of Rick Hoyt and Dick Hoyt, is scheduled to speak to Airmen about resiliency and the "never give up" attitude at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Base Theater at Travis Air Force Base, California."When thinking of the word hero, most people from New England

  • Area run honors sacrifice

    The Fourth Annual California Run for the Fallen was held Sept. 25-27 starting in Elk Grove, California, and ending at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery.Senior Master Sgt. Paul Valenzuela, 60th Maintenance Group quality assurance superintendent, explained, "We run because the ones we honor no

  • GoRuck Light gives Airmen glimpse of SOF community

    Trekking across a body of water, suspending a 20-pound rucksack above their heads and pushing an ambulance half-a-mile down the street was just the start of the day for 16 participants taking part in the GoRuck Light Challenge here Sept. 12.Designed and developed by former United States military

  • Travis hosts events to remember 9/11

    Travis Air Force Base, California, held the Firefighter Run for the Fallen and the Freedom Walk on Sept. 11 to memorialize 9/11.The Firefighter Run for the Fallen started at the fire station and included opening remarks by John Speakman, 60th Civil Engineer Squadron fire chief, along with a flag

  • Picnic welcomes Airmen to base

    The St. Michael's Catholic Community at Travis Air Force Base, California, held its annual picnic Sept. 15 at Twin Peaks Chapel.Approximately 225 people joined in the festivities. Many military families who recently PCS'd to Travis received a warm welcome and were invited to make St. Michael's their

  • Airshow offers Airmen discount

    The 10th annual California Capitol Airshow will take place Oct. 3 through 4 at Mather Airport in Sacramento, California.Gates are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with flying performances taking place from noon to 4 p.m. The show is scheduled to include the USAF Thunderbirds, Canadian forces Snowbirds and

  • Action can help prevent wildfires

    September is National Preparedness Month and America's Prepare-A-thon Day is scheduled for Sept. 30. This is an opportunity to increase the level of emergency preparedness for yourself, your family and community. This week's theme is wildfires and what you can do to prepare yourself.Wildfires can