• Soldiers, 21st AS team up

    Soldiers buckled themselves into the seats lining the inside of the C-17 Globemaster III while elbowing each other for space. The flight was short, but they shared it with 19-ton Strykers strapped down by gleaming chains at their feet.With the assistance from Airmen of the 21st Airlift Squadron,

  • Travis hosts Farmers’ Market

    Farmers from the Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association brought their produce to the Travis Bowl parking lot June 2 for the first farmers market at Travis Air Force Base, California."We wanted to be able to bring better produce and organic produce to the base," said Kymberly Wayne, 60th Force

  • Leadership stresses care in Travis visit

    Lt. Gen. Carlton Everhart II, 18th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Rob Rodewald, 18th AF command chief, stressed the importance of Airmen taking care of themselves and their families June 1 to 3 during a visit to Travis Air Force Base, California.The 18th AF is the operational arm of Air

  • Responders to use new route

    The Travis Fire Emergency Services Flight would like to remind all Travis personnel to be aware of the surroundings when emergency vehicles are present.Travis FES responds around the clock to a variety of emergencies, including structural, medical, aircraft, motor vehicle accidents and hazardous

  • First-term Airmen see mission up close

    As part of an initiative to expose junior Airmen to the operational mission at Travis, Airmen who recently complete First Term Airman Center training now have the opportunity to participate in a daylong experience to witness firsthand the direct result of their combined efforts.For the first time in

  • USO relocating to Travis dorms for bigger space

    The Travis Air Force Base, California, United Service Organizations is scheduled to reopen June 3 at their new location, Bldg. 1348, which currently houses the dorm post office and The Peak. "The mission of the USO is to lift the spirits of America's troops and their families," said Amy Eilts, USO

  • Traffic delays expected during Main Gate construction

    Major upgrades to Travis Air Force Base's Main Gate perimeter security and traffic controls are slated to begin June 8 and will continue through September. These upgrades require partial lane closures for both the inbound and outbound lanes. The main gate will remain open with at least one open lane

  • Peabody Road closure scheduled for June 12

    Peabody Road between Vanden Road and Huntington Drive will be closed beginning on June 12, 2015. The road closure will be in effect for approximately 14 months during the construction of the Fairfield / Vacaville Train Station and Peabody Road Overcrossing Project. The City has established a detour

  • Medics give leaders glimpse into hospital

    Thirteen Travis honorary commanders toured the 60th Medical Group at David Grant USAF Medical Center May 15 to gain a better understanding of the Air Force's mission at Travis Air Force Base, California.The honorary commander program is designed to integrate civic leaders from the local community