• Warrior of the Week: Airman Kristen Rohrer

    Squadron: 60th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs Duty title: Staff writer Time in service: eight months Hometown: Fairfield, Calif. Goals: "To go to school to obtain my associates degree as a dental tech. by the time my four-year enlistment is up and eventually get my Bachelors degree. Also buy a

  • Cemetery dedication honors veterans

    There was a lot of talk of commitment - the enduring commitment of veterans who dedicated their lives in service of their country and the reciprocal commitment this country has made to eternally care for its veterans. On April 22, the Sacramento Valley Veterans Affairs National Cemetery in Dixon was

  • 60th Security Forces Squadron poised to answer the call

    Most days the members of the 60th Security Forces Squadron are in the background of our lives - they let us through the gate and we know to slow down when the patrol cars drive by, but if there is ever an emergency, the 60th SFS "Defenders" respond to protect lives and property and restore

  • Firefighter grapples for Jiu-jitsu title

    There aren't many people who would like to find themselves sprawled on the floor while getting choked in front of many people. That's exactly the position Brandon Hetzler's opponents found themselves in during the Pan American Jiu-jitsu Championships March 30 through April 1 in Los Angeles,

  • Travis wings cooperate to certify upgraded C-5s, saves Air Force money

    In a show of true Team Travis cooperation, earlier this month members of the 615th Contingency Response Wing provided key support to the 60th and 349th Air Mobility Wings to help certify an upgraded C-5 and in the process saved the Air Force money. The certification was part of the Air Force's C-5

  • Travis Air Force Base Warrior of the Week: Tech. Sgt. Allen Diffenbaugh

    Name: Allen Diffenbaugh Rank: technical sergeant Squadron: 22nd Airlift Squadron Duty Title: C-5 loadmaster and 22nd Readiness noncommissioned officer-in-chargeYears in service: 15 Hometown: Baltimore, Md. Family: Wife Tech. Sgt. Melissa Diffenbaugh, sons Zachary, Caleb and Ryan. Goals: "To complete

  • Education Center increases services, offers FAA certification

    The Travis Education Center administered its first Federal Aviation Administration Certification Exam March 28. FAA testing is one of the many new and improved services provided by the center. The Travis Education Center became the 12th Air Force base to become certified to administer the FAA

  • AFSO21 Level 1 Facilitator Course coming to Travis

    In just a few weeks Air Mobility Command personnel selected to become Air Force Smart Operations for the 21 Century Level 1 Facilitators will arrive at Travis for training. The purpose of the training is to equip them with the basic facilitator skills needed to guide a Lean/Rapid Improvement Team

  • Sexual Assault facts, fictions discussed

    Fact vs. fiction Sexual Assault Awareness Month, continues to reinforce the Department of Defense's goal to eliminate sexual assault within the Armed Forces. The DoD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program consists of prevention, education and training, coupled with a comprehensive response