• Travis introduces new west flight pattern

    On October 9, 2015, Travis Air Force Base implemented changes to the flight patterns surrounding the base to enhance safety of flight and improve training flexibility."The changes added the use of a west pattern which opens up more airspace making our operations safer for aircrews and more

  • Event celebrates 'Little Heroes'

    The Airman and Family Readiness Center at Travis Air Force Base, California, hosted the Little Heroes Program 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Hampton Inn in Suisun City, California.The Little Heroes Program recognizes children of deployed service members for the sacrifice they make and to honor the

  • Travis takes part in Veterans Day festivities

    More than 150 Airmen of the 60th Air Mobility Wing marched Nov. 11 through the streets of Fairfield, California, as they participated in the annual Veteran's Day Parade.The Veteran's Day program downtown began with Col. Joel Jackson, the commander of the 60th AMW participating as the key-note

  • Lieutenant named Cadet of the Year

    Although she knew she was in the running for 2015 Air Force Cadet of the Year, 2nd Lt. Kailey Filter said her selection was still a shock to her.The newly arrived lieutenant with the 60th Inpatient Squadron at Travis Air Force Base, California's David Grant USAF Medical Center, was chosen from a

  • Services, nations gather for Gunfighter Flag

    Airmen from Travis Air Force Base, California, recently participated alongside other Airmen from various bases, the U.S. Army, the U.S. Navy and the Singapore air force in the week-long total-force exercise Gunfighter Flag,The joint advanced combat operations training exercise took place from Nov. 2

  • Red Ribbon Week aims to keep children off drugs

    The Travis Air Force Base, California's Unified School District, along with more than 80 million young people around the country, celebrated National Red Ribbon Week Oct 26 to 30.National Red Ribbon Week is a drug-prevention program in which children wear red ribbons as a pledge to stay away from

  • Travis earns excellence award at AMC level

    Air Mobility Command officially named Travis Air Force Base its Commander-in-Chief's Installation Excellence Award winner Oct. 19."I'm proud of everyone who makes Travis the base it is today, and it's no surprise that others recognize the great work we do here," said Col. Joel Jackson, 60th Air

  • Looking close at airfield violations

    According to Air Force Safety Automated System in 2009, 91 percent of airfield drivers who committed a runway incursion were trained. The definition of a Controlled Movement Area Violation is an airfield infraction caused by aircraft, vehicles or pedestrians entering the Controlled Movement Area

  • Hospital makes medical records available

    Did you know it is easier than ever to obtain copies of your medical records? David Grant USAF Medical Center's release of information department is now offering copies of medical records via compact disc. The 60th Medical Group Form 101, Authorization for Disclosure of Medical or Dental

  • Snack healthy after workout

    There are several things that happen to our bodies after we complete a workout.Our body loses water from sweating and the muscles are broken down. These processes are normal, but require attention once the workout is complete.According to the Human Performance Resource Center "refueling with the