• Summer energy conservation tips

    The summer months are quickly approaching; now is a great time to go over some ways to keep your energy usage down both in your home and the work place. Following these tips can lead to a significant reduction in energy consumption: Home and office -- Close drapes, shades and blinds during the day

  • OSI sergeant earns AF-level recognition

    An Airman with the 303rd Office of Special Investigations Detachment here received the Air Force OSI Support Person of the Year award. Tech. Sgt. Ricky Griswold earned the recognition for his work as an acquisitions support person for OSI. “He’s a shining example of everything good about our NCO

  • Prevent, control high blood pressure

    Knowing to call 911 in an emergency can save your life. So can knowing your blood pressure numbers. Hopefully, they are less than 120/80 mmHg, which is normal. If not, for National High Blood Pressure Education Month, join the mission to “prevent and control high blood pressure.” Ask your doctor

  • AMC commander tours Travis

    The Air Mobility Command commander concluded his two-day visit of Travis May 12. Gen. Duncan J. McNabb and his wife, Linda, accompanied by the new AMC command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Barron, arrived May 11 and visited various facilities on base, including David Grant USAF Medical Center,

  • Regulations govern funding of unit activities, events

    Before organizing a golf tournament or similar function, Air Force legal officials urge units to ensure they follow proper protocol when funding these events. Most notably, legal officials are reminding all Air Force people it is illegal and outside the bounds of established regulations to ask for

  • Cancer survivor celebrates his ‘second’ birthday

    An Airman with the 60th Maintenance Operations Squadron is alive because of a bone marrow donation. Staff Sgt. Larry Tudor was diagnosed with acute myelogeneous leukemia in October 2003 after months of weakness. “[It was like] he was walking with weights on his legs,” said Sergeant Tudor’s wife,

  • New commander leads Travis

    Col. Steven Arquiette accepted command of the 60th Air Mobility Wing from Col. Lyn Sherlock in a change-of-command ceremony Monday on the flightline here. Maj. Gen. James A. Hawkins, 18th Air Force commander, presided over the ceremony which included a formation of the 60th AMW and a pass and