CSAF field team to visit Travis

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  • By 2nd Lt. Sarah Johnson
  • 60th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A team appointed by Gen. David Goldfein, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, is scheduled to visit Travis Air Force Base, California, June 19 and 20 to obtain feedback on actions the Air Force could implement to improve readiness, effectiveness and morale.

The initiative falls under Goldfein’s first focus area – “Revitalizing Air Force Squadrons” – which was announced in August 2016. To review and improve the issue, the team is traveling to 23 bases to conduct interviews, lead focus groups and facilitate large-group working sessions.

The effort was designed to identify and disseminate best practices, identify and remove unnecessary impediments, ensure authority and responsibility is placed at the right level, and to review the preparation and support squadron leadership teams receive.

“The squadron is the beating heart of the United States Air Force,” said Goldfein. “I believe that it is at (the) squadron level where we succeed or fail as an Air Force… it’s where Airmen are developed. It’s where Airmen and families thrive. It’s where training and innovation occurs. And I believe it’s where we make the most difference as leaders.”

Between February and August, the team plans to visit all Major Command headquarters as well as a base of the MAJCOM’s choice. With each visit, information and ideas will be reviewed to find targeted ideas and solutions that can be applied across the Air Force.

Additionally, a web-based, crowd-sourced platform will allow Airmen across the total force to submit insights into challenges along with recommended solutions.

Travis represents Air Mobility Command, and was chosen as the best representation of AMC as well as a representation of the total force. The 60th Air Mobility Wing maintains a work force of approximately 7,000 active-duty military and 3,000 civilian personnel, including personnel from the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security and Department of Veterans Affairs. In addition, more than 3,000 reservists assigned to the 349th AMW combine with their active duty and civilian counterparts to form a fully integrated total force team.

"Team Travis is fortunate to have been selected to participate in an effort that will have a major impact on our Airmen and the Air Force as a whole," said Chief Master Sgt. Steve Nichols, 60th Air Mobility Wing command chief. "We're looking forward to contributing our feedback and ideas to the Chief of Staff's initiative and helping improve and equip our squadrons even more in the future."

Airmen and spouses who are not able to attend the sessions but are interested having their voices heard are encouraged to visit https://www.milsuite.mil/revitalize to share constructive input and ideas. For questions on the CSAF team visit, contact Maj Philip Rentz at philip.rentz@us.af.mil."