• New system simplifies in-processing

    The days of waiting weeks to complete a permanent change of station in-processing voucher for active-duty Air Force members will soon become a thing of the past. The PCS in-processing system has begun deploying to the Air Force. It goes online April 1 at Travis. Permanent change of station

  • Weeklong exercise prepares Travis for major inspection

    Team Travis members participated in CRISIS LOOK 09-02, an Operational Readiness Inspection exercise March 2 through 8, to help prepare for the ORI in October. The official inspection will demonstrate the units' ability to deploy to, survive and operate in a combat and chemical or biological

  • Air Force Assistance Fund: Helping the Air Force family, Part 2

    In this week's segment supporting the Air Force Assistance Fund campaign, I would like to talk about the Air Force Village Foundation. The Air Force Village Foundation was founded in 1964 by leaders of the Air Force Officers' Wives' Club of Washington, D.C. It was founded to fulfill their vision of

  • Air Force Assistance Fund: Helping the Air Force Family, Part 1

    As the 2009 Travis Air Force Assistance Fund drive kicks off, it's important to take a closer look at each of the charities that directly benefit from the campaign. This week let's talk about the Air Force Aid Society. The Air Force Aid Society was founded as a non-profit organization in 1942 by

  • Travis announces newest captains, majors and lieutenant colonels

    The following Travis first lieutenants have been selected for promotion to captain 60th Operations Group Robert Buckley, 9th Air Refueling Squadron Seth Pelletier, 9th ARS 60th Mission Support Group Matthew Harvey, 60th Aerial Port Squadron 60th Maintenance Group Wesley Hayne, 660th Aircraft

  • DGMC Pharmacy asks for your Rx back

    Have you ever reached for the apple juice only to discover you picked up the Pine Sol instead? Imagine what might happen if you were too young to read the label or know the difference. Since 1961, the third week in March has been designated as National Poison Prevention Week. "The week is an

  • Team Travis announces newest senior master sergeants

    The following master sergeants have been selected for promotion to senior master sergeant. Michael Carlson , 660th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Rebecca Carlson, 60th Aerial Port Squadron David Crowell, Command Post Kevin Delp, 6th Air Refueling Squadron David Edwards, 60th Air Mobility Wing Enrique

  • Virtual reality treatment speeds recovery from PTSD

    The Air Force has recently introduced new virtual reality-based software to help Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom veterans combat post traumatic stress disorder. The software, introduced to eight bases in the Air Force, is designed to create a safe environment for redeployers