• 60th AMW welcomes new command chief

    Team Travis' enlisted members have a new voice for enlisted issues. Chief Master Sgt. Michael Williams replaced acting Chief Master Sgt. Carol Johnson as the 60th Air Mobility Wing command chief June 29. As command chief, he serves as the principle advisor to the commander on issues concerning the

  • 18th Air Force commander visits Travis

    The 18th Air Force commander visited here June 21 completing a tour of 12 wings, three groups and two EMTF's under his command. Maj. Gen. James A. Hawkins was briefed by the members of the 15th Expeditionary Mobility Task Force and the 615th Contingency Response Wing on current issues concerning

  • Exercise tests response

    Travis simulated an in-flight emergency with a C-17 Globemaster III, carrying hazardous materials, during a major accident response exercise Tuesday, to determine the base's response if there was a real-world incident. "This particular response was to an in-flight emergency scenario where an

  • Travis master sergeant punished under UCMJ

    An Airman was sentenced to four months confinement and reduction in rank to E-4 in court-martial proceedings here May 16. A Reserve master sergeant working for the 60th Aerial Port Squadron, was charged with one specification in violation of Article 128 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice:

  • Travis hosting cadets for summer program

    Throughout this summer, Travis will host more than 120 officer candidates in support of Operation Air Force. The three-week summer program is designed to expose United States Air Force Academy and Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadets to the operational Air Force. Cadets from all over the United

  • Travis Airman plays rugby for Air Force

    An Airman with the 60th Logistics Readiness Squadron parlayed his love of rugby into a spot on the Air Force team. Senior Airman Michael Turner, supply technician, was selected to compete for the team after playing the sport only three and a half years. “[Airman Turner] is good with the ball, fast

  • MXG/CC’s tenure marked with success

    A change-of-command ceremony for the 60th Maintenance Group will take place at 10:30 a.m. Monday on the Travis flightline. After two years as commander of the 60th MXG, Col. Keith Frede will relinquish command to Col. Craig O’Neil, who is formerly the 92nd MXG commander at Fairchild Air Force Base,

  • Lawn, garden care have hidden hazards

    The winter rains are starting to subside, which means it’s time for you to get outdoors to finally attack that “To Do” list of chores before you get that yard work “nastygram” from the base housing office or your local town mayor. However, before you fire up the mowers, the U.S. Consumer Product