• ShakeOut set Oct. 20

    You are invited to join millions of people who will "Drop, Cover and Hold On" at 10:16 a.m. on Oct. 20 in the 2014 Great California ShakeOut.More than 24.9 million people were registered in ShakeOut drills worldwide in 2013. Of those people, 9.6 million were Californians. Participating is a great

  • Commanders dunked in CFC kickoff event

    The Combined Federal Campaign Fundraiser kick-off was held Oct. 3 at Travis Air Force Base. To celebrate the kick-off, a field day challenge and charity fair were held at the Travis soccer field.The main event involved an obstacle course where teams of five Airmen per squadron competed. The timed

  • Travis AFB Fiscal Year 2013 Economic Impact Analysis released

    Travis Air Force Base officials released the economic impact analysis Oct. 2, which totaled $1.62 billion for fiscal year 2013, an accounting time period of Oct. 1, 2012 to Sept. 30, 2013.During this time period, Travis remained the largest employer in Solano County with a workforce of 13,414

  • Flu season fast approaching

    According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an average of between 5 percent and 20 percent of the U.S. population will come down with the flu this year.Of those, 200,000 people will have complications and require hospitalization. Those most vulnerable to the flu are the elderly, the

  • Travis hosts Employment and Education Fair

    Travis Air Force Base held an Employment and Education Fair, open to all Department of Defense card holders, Sept. 23 at the Delta Breeze Club.The on-site access to career and education opportunities from more than 60 companies and colleges drew a crowd of more than 200 Travis personnel."This event

  • Travis celebrates two decades of KC-10 excellence

    KC-10 Extender alumni from past and present converged Sept. 18 and 19 on Travis Air Force Base to celebrate the accomplishments and advancements the KC-10 community has achieved throughout its two decades at the installation.Home to both active duty and Reserve units, Travis' air refueling squadrons

  • Travis officer named California CGO of the year

    First Lt. Ryan Hill, 60th Civil Engineer Squadron, was recognized Aug. 16 as the California Air Force Association Company Grade Officer of the Year for 2014.Hill's exemplary leadership and performance was highlighted during 2013 and 2014 by managing many CE projects at Travis as well as during his

  • Ceremonies, run remember prisoners of war, missing in action

    Travis Air Force Base held a 24-hour Remembrance Run and Memorial Event Sept. 19 to honor those who were prisoners of war or missing in action.In honor of National POW/MIA Day, Travis Airmen from multiple squadrons volunteered in shifts to carry the POW/MIA flag and the American flag around the

  • Day set to return medicine

    The pharmacy staff of David Grant U.S. Air Force Medical Center and the Drug Enforcement Agency will partner up once again to host another round of the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day initiative. Travis Golden Bears can join Americans nationwide in showing their support for the DEA's

  • MWD handlers face obstacles

    The 60th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog team and the 60th Maintenance Squadron Aircraft Structural Welding shop are two units that would not normally work closely together.However, in support of their four-legged wingmen, the Airmen are overcoming financial hurdles by building their