• Neptune Falcon operation shows capabilities of aircraft

    This year marks the 30th anniversary of one of the Air Force's most formidable weapons systems.The KC-10 Extender is an Air Mobility Command advanced tanker and cargo aircraft asset, designed to provide increased global mobility for U.S. Armed Forces. While the KC-10's primary mission is aerial

  • Bullying a part of child abuse prevention

    April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect. The staff of David Grant USAF Medical Center's family advocacy program will take time to address a concern, which has gained significant media attention in the recent past: bullying. Bullying is a form of

  • Motorcycle, bicycle expo keeps Travis safe, strong and healthy

    What do sunshine, children, bicycles and motorcycles have in common? Well, if you were at the Airman and Family Readiness Center on Travis AFB  April 16 you would know the answer because the A&FRC hosted the Health, Wellness and Safety Family Fest. The festival included workshops for parents, a bike

  • Air Force tests new Health Response Team in Trinidad and Tobago

    More than 40 U.S. Air Force medical personnel from the 60th Medical Group at Travis Air Force Base along with four Contingency Response personnel from Joint Basr McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst AFB gathered here to test a new Expeditionary Medical Support Health Response Team in support of Fuerzas Alidas

  • FA HUM 2011 Kicks Off in Trinidad and Tobago

    More than 150 U.S. military personnel and military and civilian officials from Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, Canada, the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, and the Republic of Suriname gathered here to participate in the annual Fuerzas Alidas Humanitarias (FA HUM 2011) or Allied Forces

  • Getting the point: DGMC solves a sharp issue

    In response to feedback received from patients and the Travis community on the Commander's action line, sharps containers and drop-off stations are now available throughout David Grant USAF Medical Center. Patients who use needles or syringes for their medical care now have a safe way to dispose of

  • Volunteers aid pets during Operation Pacific Passage

    For nearly a week, a small portion of the Travis Air Force Base passenger terminal was filled with barking, growling, and even a few "oohs" and "ahhs." Men and women returning to the U.S. from Japan as part of Operation Pacific Passage were accompanied by not only their spouses and children, but

  • Photo essay: Team Travis welcomes last flights from Japan

    by Asante Garrott60th Air Mobility Wing Public AffairsMilitary family members arriving from Japan began their inprocessing here from March 22 with the final flight arriving March 28. Family members voluntarily departed Japan following the recent natural disaster.View the slideshow.

  • Last mission arrives at Travis

    The last flight transporting military family members who voluntarily departed Japan as part of Operation Pacific Passage arrived Monday at Travis Air Force Base.One hundred fifteen passengers were greeted by Air Force, Army, Navy, and Marine Corps members along with hundreds of volunteers who