Sept. 7, 2018 Researchers study factors influencing Airmen’s tobacco use during technical training The Air Force strictly regulates tobacco use during basic and technical training, but some Airmen still use it. Air Force researchers are working with the University of Virginia to uncover why Airmen use tobacco.
Sept. 6, 2018 Command chief takes final flight Chief Master Sgt. Steve Nichols, 60th Air Mobility Wing command chief, was honored with his final flight in a C-17 Globemaster III at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Sept. 5.
Sept. 5, 2018 US Air Force participates in Angel de los Andes Colombian led search and rescue exercise Two U.S. Air Force aircraft and more than 90 U.S. Airmen are participating in “Angel de los Andes,” a Colombian led international search and rescue training exercise Sept. 3-14.One C-17 Globemaster III from the 14th Airlift Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina and one C-130 Hercules
Sept. 5, 2018 DCPAS director visits Travis Ronna Garret, Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service director, met with members of the DCAPS Wage and Salary Branch – Western Region office at Travis Air Force Base, California, Aug. 29.
Sept. 3, 2018 SAPR program needs volunteer victim advocates Volunteer Victim Advocates play a huge role in the success of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program at Travis Air Force Base, California. If you are compassionate and understanding and want to make a difference, consider becoming a VVA.
Aug. 28, 2018 DGMC awards first DAISY Award to Airman Call it serendipity, but a medical technician who cared for a veteran with an auto-immune disease is the first person at Travis Air Force Base, California, to receive the Disease Attacking Immune System Award.
Aug. 24, 2018 Street Smart presentation set for Sept. 6 Many people think they know how to drive and that they’re safe drivers. Statistics, however, tell a different story.
Aug. 23, 2018 DGMC tests casualty receiving and NDMS roles The David Grant USAF Medical Center at Travis Air Force Base, California, tested its role as a casualty receiving hospital and National Disaster Medical System Federal Coordinating Center Aug. 22 to 23.
Aug. 23, 2018 Ultimate Caduceus 2018 tests DoD's readiness capabilities Exercise Ultimate Caduceus 2018 is a U.S. Transportation Command’s annual patient movement field training exercise. The exercise simulated bringing in injured troops from overseas, triaging them at Travis, and then moving them to longer-term and advanced-care centers.