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Oct. 31, 2023
Multi-Capable Airmen train to turn tails faster

A group of Airmen from the 60th Air Mobility Wing came together in a mission generation multi-capable Airman (MCA) event at Travis Air Force base, California, Oct. 23, 2023.
April 30, 2021
US sends medical supplies to India to help in COVID-19 fight

As part of a whole-of-government effort to slow and eventually end the pandemic, the United States is sending medical supplies and equipment to India as that country battles the most recent COVID-19 outbreak.
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
Nov. 27, 2019
Travis AFB Airmen confront arctic weather

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Airmen hosted a five-day training for Airmen from Travis Air Force Base, Calif., at JBER, Alaska, Nov. 18-22, 2019.
May 8, 2018
21st Airlift Squadron hosts first C-17 Squadron Commander’s Conference

The 21st Airlift Squadron hosted the first C-17 Squadron Commander’s Conference for Air Mobility Command and the Mobility Air Forces at Travis Air Force Base, California, May 2-4.Eighteen Airmen from seven bases across three major commands partnered to share best practices and discuss topics in
April 24, 2018
Mobility Airmen deliver a mission of love to Guatemala

When emergencies happen in the U.S., the sirens of fire trucks and ambulances coming to the rescue can be comforting. Thanks to a C-17 Globemaster III crew from Travis Air Force Base, California, indigenous Mayans in Tecpan, Guatemala, will now hear that same sound of hope and help.
Sept. 22, 2017
Travis C-17 delivers response team to Mexico

A C-17 Globemaster III from Travis AFB, California, arrived to Mexico City International Airport in support of earthquake relief efforts Sept. 21, 2017.
July 15, 2017
Travis Extenders execute Ultimate Reach during Talisman Saber 17

KC-10 Extender aircrews from the 6th and 9th Air Refueling Squadrons at Travis Air Force Base, California, played a pivotal role July 13 in successfully executing Exercise Ultimate Reach, a strategic refueling and air drop mission in support of Exercise Talisman Saber 2017.
June 6, 2017
AMC continues to pursue fuel efficiency initiatives

From electronic flight bags to flight management system modifications, Air Mobility Command Airmen are contributing innovative and cost-saving ways to enhance the command’s fuel efficiency.According to Lt. Col. Vince Zabala, AMC’s fuel efficiency program manager, energy costs for the Air Force total
April 12, 2017
Air Force, Army partner for joint Black Hawk training

Members of the 21st Airlift Squadron at Travis Air Force Base, California, completed a joint training mission April 7 with Army counterparts at Yakima Training Center, Washington, to practice the skills each service would be tasked to do while deployed.