• Port Dawgs praised for excellence

    A team of Port Dawgs from the 60th Aerial Port Squadron on Travis Air Force Base travelled to Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, Aug. 16 to accept the California Air Force Association Unit of the Year Award.In addition to the CA AFA Unit of the Year Award, the 60th APS has been lauded for their

  • Refurbished C-5M arrives at Travis

    Col. David Mott, 60th Operations Group commander, delivered the newest refurbished C-5M Super Galaxy Aug. 26 to the Travis flightline. The aircraft is the second fully refurbished C-5 Travis has received.The improvements on the C-5 include newer, quieter engines with more thrust, allowing for

  • Travis welcomes new 60th Mission Support Group commander

    The 60th Mission Support Group welcomed its new commander during a change of command ceremony Aug. 8 at Travis Air Force Base.The change of command is an official, formal and brief ceremony that is the military's way of bestowing command responsibility of a unit to one officer. The ceremony is

  • 9th ARS supports new generation of fighter

    A four-man crew from the 9th Air Refueling Squadron flew air refuel missions July 21 to 25 in support of F-35A Lightning II aircraft from the 412th Test Wing in temperatures surpassing 120 degrees within the Mojave Desert. "We were there to do what the KC-10 Extender does best," said Senior Airman

  • Travis, Guard train together

    Fifteen soldiers from the 49th Military Police Brigade of the California Army National Guard Homeland Response Force began a joint service exercise Aug. 11 at Travis Air Force Base. United Harbor 2014 is an emergency response exercise that begins with the loading of a C-17 Globemaster III at Travis

  • 2-cent difference saves Travis, Air Force millions

    Travis has jumped on board an Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century initiative set in place in 2008 that will eventually save the Air Force and Department of Defense millions of dollars each year.Recently, Travis' aircraft switched from using JP-8, a military specification fuel, to Jet A

  • Golden Bear Shadow Program

    In an effort to bridge the gap between junior enlisted Airmen and wing leadership, Travis Air Force Base has implemented the "Golden Bear Shadow Program," scheduled to occur at various squadrons throughout the year.The program will allow for Col. Corey Martin, 60th Air Mobility Wing commander, to

  • Flight gives civilian employees look at Travis' mission

    For many of the 20 civilians onboard a two-ship of KC-10 Extenders July 23, it was more than just a flight; it was the pinnacle of their Air Force careers.Embracing the "total force" concept, aircrews from the 6th and 9th Air Refueling Squadrons showcased the capabilities and mission of the KC-10 in

  • Local leaders look closer at maintenance

    The Travis honorary commanders toured the 60th Maintenance Group July 25 as part of their quarterly group tour to gain a better understanding of the Air Force's mission at Travis Air Force Base.The honorary commander program is designed to integrate civic leaders from the local community into the

  • A Memorable Visit: Military history in Oakland pitcher's blood

    Strolling through the halls of the Travis Heritage Center July 21, Sean Doolittle was taken through a time machine of Air Force history - coming face to face with a lineage he is all too familiar with.Military life indeed hits close to home for the Oakland Athletics closer, as his father, Rory, is