• Know where to pour

    Everyone knows to not pour used motor oil and household chemicals into storm drains that lead to the Suisun Marsh and eventually the Pacific Ocean, because these chemicals can cause a significant amount of ecological damage. However, did you know that these liquids should also not be flushed down

  • Travis officers Dismissed

    A Travis major received eight months in confinement, a Dismissal from the Air Force, and a reprimand during court-martial proceedings here recently. He is the fourth Travis officer to be sentenced to be dismissed from the Air Force since the middle of May for unprofessional relationships. A

  • HYDRA '08 makes impression

    As they were airlifted from location to location, Gen. Arthur Lichte, Air Mobility Command commander and Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Barron, AMC command chief master sergeant, got an inside look at HYDRA '08 and came away impressed. The 615th Contingency Response Wing developed HYDRA as a comprehensive

  • Game night expands financial horizons

    With the market struggling to such a point some whisper the word "recession," some are suddenly much more conscious about their finances. One avenue in which to maximize one's business moxie comes in the form of the Airman and Family Readiness Center's Millionaire Maker Game Night. The game nights

  • Flight goes back to basics

    In recent months, the words "back to basics" have found themselves embedded across every segment of every command within the United States Air Force. It is becoming a cliché to hear the reaction of "We need to get back to basics" as a response to any misstep. What has been difficult, however, is

  • New leader joins artillery brigade

    The "Rough Riders" of the 402nd Field Artillery Brigade welcomed their new commander July 8 at an assumption-of-command ceremony at the Travis Conference Center. Army Col. Tracy Smith took command of the brigade that provides and conducts pre-mobilization and mobilization assistance team activities

  • New support group commander begins tour at Travis

    The 60th Mission Support Group welcomed their new commander at a change-of-command ceremony in front of the 60th Air Mobility Wing headquarters building July 10. Col. James Spaulding arrives from Europe where he served as J6 ISAF Strategic Direction Center, Communications and Information Systems

  • New MXG commander looks to continue stellar reputation

    With all three Travis Air Force Base weapons systems, the C-5 Galaxy, C-17 Globemaster III and the KC-10 Extender providing a fitting backdrop, the 60th Maintenance Group welcomed their new commander, at a change-of-command ceremony July 8 on the Travis flightline. Col. Carol Johnson arrives from