• Red Cross receives new station manager

    The American Red Cross has a new 'sheriff' in town at David Grant USAF Medical Center. The ARC has named Lisa Ann Rohr incoming successor to outgoing station manager Joan Kelley-Williams, who stepped down from her position Dec. 5 after 30 years of service to the Red Cross.Rohr serves as the ARC's

  • Protect against danger with tree safety

    According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were 14,000 injuries related to holiday decorations in 2011, an increase of 1,000 over the previous year. To ensure a safe and happy holiday season with family and friends, here are 12 tips to keep in mind as you deck your home:Keep

  • Travis outlines holiday donations policy

    With the holiday season upon us, many Americans are searching for ways to reach out to U.S. service members, both at home and especially those stationed overseas. Not surprisingly, the staff at David Grant USAF Medical Center and the 60th Air Mobility Wing's public affairs office receives a

  • Sergeant selected for OTS

    In order to have his wife, Rachel, present at the unit's announcement, Staff Sgt. Joseph Hymel's betrothed knew he was chosen for Officer Training School 48 hours before he did.Hymel, 60th Maintenance Squadron Maintenance Qualifications and Training Program NCO in charge of the KC-10 Extender

  • Virtual service desk changes comm help

    "You'll have to open a trouble ticket with the Enterprise Service Desk."This simple phrase, whether uttered by a coworker, Unit Information Assurance Officer, Client Systems Technician or Comm Focal Point Controller, often conjures visions of long wait times, scripted questions of a technical

  • Red Cross leader at Travis set to retire

    Say the word "retirement" and visions of sleeping in late, traveling the world, playing a round of golf or spending hours at that favorite fishing hole typically come to mind. Say the word "retirement" to Joan Kelley-Williams, a long-time member of the American Red Cross and you'll hear another

  • Retiree appreciation day a success

    Some came solo or with family members from all age groups. Some walked with the need of little assistance while others ran alongside their younger peers, but all made the best use of their Saturday morning and afternoon as more than 400 retirees and their dependents turned out for the annual Travis

  • Travis raises more than $200K as CFC concludes

    The 2014 Travis Combined Federal Campaign came to a close at Travis Air Force Base, California, Nov. 14, as last minute donations helped push the installation across the $200,000 mark.Since the inaugural Travis CFC kick-off on Oct. 3, flights, squadrons and groups from across the base worked

  • Forum aims to enhance support

    The sixth annual Caring for People Forum concluded here Nov. 7 at Travis Air Force Base, California, with nearly 40 participants voicing their ideas and concerns across a variety of specialized focus groups.Utilizing a grass-roots style approach, the program is designed to strengthen support