Stand up against dating violence

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. The Family Advocacy program at David Grant USAF Medical Center is hosting events to reflect its theme, "Don't Stand By, Stand Up." Activities include a poster contest with the theme "Digital Dating Violence" and a bowling event for teens.For the

Mobility's Best: Radar NCO named command's best for second year

For the second consecutive year, Air Mobility Command's Outstanding Ground Radar System noncommissioned officer of the year was a Travis Airman from the 60th Operations Support Squadron.Staff Sgt. Jefferson Aguiar, 60th OSS NCO in charge of ground radar systems, received back-to-back distinction

Avoiding disaster: Training, communication prevent possible aircraft mishap over ocean

Choppy waters, surging waves and hundreds of miles from land; this was the grim reality for an Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot as his single engine aircraft showed signs of malfunction Jan 17.The pilot decided to climb in altitude to conserve fuel and maximize his glide performance should the

Award winners banquet planned

Travis Air Force Base is scheduled to honor its 2014 annual award winners with a banquet Feb. 13 at the Delta Breeze Club.The tickets for the event are $30 for all ranks and grades and the attire is mess dress or  semiformal for service members and formal for civilians.According to the Travis AFB

60th CES crafts permanent structure for Combat Arms

After years of temporary facilities, the Combat Arms training range unveiled Thursday a new restroom structure constructed in conjunction with the 60th Civil Engineer Squadron at Travis Air Force Base, California.The $70,078, 560-square-foot facility took more than 120 days to complete.The

AMC enlisted leader gives chiefly advice at Chiefs recognition

In a speech laced with down home Southern humor, Air Mobility Command's Command Chief Master Sgt. Victoria Gamble gave Travis Air Force Base's newest chiefs her charter for leading and inspiring their Airmen Jan. 23 at Travis.The Chiefs Recognition Ceremony was an event charged with excitement,

Travis welcomes honorary commanders

Travis Air Force Base welcomed 23 honorary commanders and waved goodbye to 25 more, during a ceremony here Jan. 22.The Honorary Commanders Program allows professionals from a variety of areas to partner with individual commanders to strengthen and foster the relationship between Travis AFB and the

Technical school KC-10 crew chiefs in training

Air Force Surgeon General visits Travis

 Lt. Gen. Thomas Travis, Air Force Surgeon General, and Chief Master Sgt. Jason Pace, Chief of the medical enlisted force, visited Travis Air Force Base and David Grant USAF Medical Center recently to meet with members of the 60th Medical Group and witness firsthand how they support the Travis

Groundbreaking: Building begins on fitness facility

Construction crews broke ground earlier this month on an all-new outdoor Functional Fitness Area that is scheduled to be complete sometime this summer.Located behind the current fitness center, the 7,200 square-foot open-air facility, known as "The Jungle", is slated to provide the necessary workout