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July 1, 2024
Team Travis performs final KC-10 A-check

From June 24-28, in a historic moment, the 60th Maintenance Squadron and the 660th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron completed a final A-check inspection on a KC-10 Extender marking the end of an era for the KC-10, which has been a cornerstone of air mobility and aerial refueling excellence.
Dec. 18, 2023
Team Travis flyers conduct reverse flow air refueling

An aircrew from the 22nd Airlift Squadron conducted a reverse flow air refueling training with a C-5M Super Galaxy and a KC-10 Extender over Northern California and Oregon, Dec. 12, 2023.
Oct. 20, 2023
Team Travis explodes into Exercise Golden Gateway

Team Travis Airmen validated Rapid Global Mobility and Agile Combat Employment capabilities during Exercise Golden Gateway Oct. 15 – 19, 2023.
Oct. 6, 2023
The Sunset of the KC-10: A Farewell to an Aerial Refueling Legend

In a ceremony on October 4th, 2023, history was made as the KC-10 aerial refueling aircraft, assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS), was officially deactivated. The event marked the end of an era in military aviation and highlighted the changing landscape of air power in
July 7, 2022
Travis aircrew executes training during July 4th flyovers

The training flight provided the KC-10 Extender aircrew an opportunity to maintain proficiency.
Aug. 26, 2020
Team Travis expedites aircraft evacuation in midst of fire emergency

As the LNU Lightning Complex Fire encroached on communities near Travis Air Force Base Aug. 19, units across the 60th and 349th Air Mobility Wings here, rallied to evacuate the base’s fleet of C-17 Globemaster III, C-5M Super Galaxy and KC-10 Extender aircraft to safeguard them against the impending
June 3, 2020
Travis AFB aircraft climb into the sky

Travis Air Force Base, California, aircraft take off in support of global operations.
Jan. 28, 2020
Warrior of the Week: Tech. Sgt. Cintron Ruiz

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cintron Ruiz was the 60th Air Mobility Wing’s Warrior of the Week, a program that recognizes Airmen who have made significant contributions to their unit.
Aug. 15, 2019
Aircrew, pararescueman reflect on life-saving mission

After a long day of fishing in international waters approximately 1,300 miles southwest of San Diego, disaster struck.
Aug. 22, 2018
Advanced training prepares boom operators for future

Within the past year, KC-10 Extender boom operators have been receiving cutting-edge three-dimensional simulator training and life-size cargo load training that are benefitting career field around the world. The training is a welcomed site since KC-10s, aircrews and maintainers have continuously