• Before Top Gun there were the P-51 Mustang Aces

    Visions of aerial dog fights were likely in the minds of the attendees of the P-51 Mustang Aces Symposium at the Travis Air Museum Sunday. The event included an opportunity to personally meet and chat with the aces during the mixer, hear their stories during the panel session and get

  • DGMC offers healthcare rewards

    Headquarters, Air Mobility Command has approved a research study involving the David Grant USAF Medical Center’s beneficiary population. This study is focused on the impact of prevention care on the lives of individuals diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Participants in our study would come in to

  • Leadership asks spouses for opinions

    For the first time in Air Force history, every spouse of an active-duty member is invited to take part in the 2006 Community Assessment Survey. The Community Needs Assessment Survey occurs every two to three years and is used to assess the current climate of the Air Force. “There may be an issue out

  • 301st AS receives new mission

    The 301st Airlift Squadron celebrated their rich heritage while looking forward to their new mission during a transition ceremony May 25 in Bldg. P-31 at Travis. “Today is a historic day for this squadron, but not solely because of today’s ceremony,” said Lt. Col. Dave Pavey, acting commander for

  • Use mouthguards to protect smile

    Each year, thousands of teens get hurt on the playing field, the basketball court, or while skateboarding, biking or during other activities. Blows to the face in nearly every sport can injure teeth, lips, cheek and tongue. A properly fitted mouth guard, or mouth protector, is an important piece of

  • Battling biting bugs - a common summertime task at Travis

    Insect bites and stings are common occurrences during the summer months and can be very bothersome and even dangerous. By understanding insect behavior, most encounters with these little terrors can be avoided. Mosquitoes: they feed primarily at dawn and dusk. They are usually found within a few