News

Dec. 19, 2018
Innovation enhancing mission for Air Force’s largest air mobility wing

Airmen at Travis Air Force Base are implementing innovative strategies to reduce man hours and increase mission effectiveness.
Dec. 10, 2018
Yappy Holidays! Exchange photo contest lets military pets be merry, bright

Here comes Santa Claus or even Santa Paws! The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is inviting military shoppers to share photos of their pets decked in their holiday finest for a chance to win $3,000 in gift cards in a worldwide contest.
Oct. 31, 2018
Remembering when DGMC moved to its current home

When contractors turned over the keys to the David Grant USAF Medical Center at Travis Air Force Base, California Oct. 21, 1988, the medical center officially became Air Force property. However, it would take another 60 days to make it ready to receive patients.
Oct. 31, 2018
“Like Crossfit, but with coding,” Phoenix Spark encourages Airmen interaction through computer skills

Amid the click-clacking of fervent keyboard strokes and intermittent chatter that, at times, drops to low, hurried whispers when not building to loud exclamations or excited laughter is Capt. Ryan McGuire, 9th Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender pilot and the director behind Phoenix Spark’s recent
Oct. 17, 2018
Travis honors fallen service members, Gold Star families with Run for the Fallen

Airmen from Travis Air Force Base, Calif., honored 765 fallen California service members and their families with the 7th Annual California Run for the Fallen Oct. 12 - 14.
Oct. 1, 2018
AFRL team looks to solve fatigue issues for C-5 crew members

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- An aircraft seat may seem inconsequential, but when a simple seat can enhance the safety and well-being of a flight crew, it can be a very big deal.Researchers from the Air Force Research Laboratory Materials and Manufacturing Directorate are leading a design
Sept. 26, 2018
AMC promotes combating loneliness

If you have ever felt lonely, know that you’re not alone. Military deployments, living far from family or going through a divorce are common reasons to feel lonely.
Sept. 18, 2018
Nelson assumes command of Travis

Col. Jeff Nelson assumed command of the 60th Air Mobility Wing at Travis Air Force Base, California during a ceremony Sept. 18 attended by leaders of the local community, 18th Air Force leadership and Travis Airmen.
Sept. 18, 2018
DGMC doctors perform first Air Force Y-90 cancer treatment

Two Air Force interventional radiologist at the Travis Air Force Base, California, perform the first Air Force-only liver cancer treatment on a patient with Y-90 radioembolization Sept. 7.
Aug. 20, 2018
Travis AFB updates on-base drone policy

Per policy from the office of the Secretary of Defense, recreational use of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems, or sUAS, is banned on Travis Air Force Base, California, effective immediately.