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  • Two members of the 7th Annual California Run for the Fallen Honor Run team carry the U.S. and California flags as they run through Lodi, Calif., Oct. 13, 2018. The event consists of a 150-mile run through 23 towns. At every mile, runners placed American flags, known as ‘hero markers,’ in the ground to honor California service members who made the ultimate sacrifice since 9/11. (Courtesy Photo)

    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.
  • Courtesy photo, Combating loneliness

    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.
  • Maj. Gen. Sam Barrett, 18th Air Force commander, passes the 60th Air Mobility Wing guidon to Col. Jeff Nelson, 60th Air Mobility Wing commander, during an assumption of command ceremony at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Sept. 18, 2018. During the ceremony, Nelson assumed command of Air Mobility Command’s largest wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lan Kim)

    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.
  • Medical personnel at David Grant USAF Medical Center conduct a Yttrium-90 radioembolization procedure for a patient with liver cancer Sept. 7, 2018 at Travis Air Force Base, Calif. The procedure is an advanced and minimally invasive method utilized to treat cancer by delivering millions of tiny radioactive beads inside the blood vessels that feed a tumor. The high dose of targeted radiation prospectively kills the tumor while sparing normal tissue. This was the first time the treatment was performed at DGMC. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Heide Couch)

    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.
  • Apple Park Visitor Center in Cupertino, Calif. / Photo courtesy of Visit San Jose

    22nd Airlift Squadron boosts squadron vision in off-site initiative with Silicon Valley leaders

    Members of the 22nd Airlift Squadron at Travis Air Force Base, California, met July 19-20 with leaders from the Silicon Valley community in an effort to chart the future of the unit.
  • The California ground squirrel (Otospermophilus beecheyi), also known as the Beechey ground squirrel, is a common and easily observed ground squirrel at Travis Air Force Base, Calif. Several acers of pristine federally protected land located on Travis provide an ideal environment for many species of flora and fauna.(U.S. Air Force Photo by Heide Couch)

    Be cautious and avoid animal bites

    It’s 85 degrees with a cool Delta breeze rustling through the leaves in your backyard. The barbecue pit is fired up and the savory aroma of the hickory dangles in the air. The kids are running around while the grownups share deployment stories at the table. But then a teen sets off a firecracker and the next sound you hear is a loud barking noise followed by a child’s high-pitched cry. Your heart sinks as you realize that a dog just bit a child. If you think this scenario is uncommon or improbable, think again.
  • Savannah Ruiz (Left) and her husband, Senior Airman Ruben Ruiz (Right), 921st Contingency Response Squadron aerial porter, pose for a photo with their children outside their home at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., April 26, 2018.(U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. James Hodgman)

    DoD updates parental leave policy

    Travis Air Force Base, California, Airmen who are expecting or planning to adopt can enjoy an extra bit of leave thanks to an updated parental leave policy courtesy of the Department of Defense Military Parental Leave Program.
  • Dr. Richard Joseph, Chief Scientist of the United States Air Force, Washington, D.C. uses a laser during his visit to Travis Air Force Base, Calif., July 12, 2018. Joseph toured David Grant USAF Medical Center, Phoenix Spark lab and visited with Airmen. Joseph serves as the chief scientific adviser to the Chief of Staff and Secretary of the AF, and provides assessments on a wide range of scientific and technical issues affecting the AF mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Louis Briscese)

    Air Force's top scientist visits Travis

    Dr. Richard J. Joseph, U.S. Air Force Chief Scientist, along with colleague Donna C. Senft, Air Mobility Command chief scientist, toured Travis Air Force Base, California, July 11, to experience innovation at the base-level. Joseph and his team went to David Grant USAF Medical Center, the 60th Aerial Port Squadron and attended a “Think Tank” session with Travis’ Phoenix Spark Program,

  • Travis AFB Exchange expands layaway program

    The Army and Air Force Exchange Service at Travis Air Force Base, California, is helping military families go back to school while sticking to a budget by extending its layaway program to include computers and tablets needed to succeed in the classroom.
  • Staff Sgt. Jack Davis, center, 60th Air Mobility Wing Judge Advocate office, conducts a will execution June 25 at the base legal office at Travis Air Force Base, Calif. Davis and members of the 60th AMW JA office held a day to process wills and powers of attorney June 25, aiming to increase readiness by cutting into a backlog of requests for legal assistance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Nick DeCicco)

    Base legal dedicates day to readiness

    The 60th Air Mobility Wing Judge Advocate prioritized preparation June 25 at Travis Air Force Base, California, dedicating a full day to processing wills and powers of attorney.
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U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-06 Jul
The Shooting Stars Drones will launch again at around 10:20 p.m. and we will do another live video stream at that time. Thank you for your patience.
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U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-05 Jul
#TeamTravis, As we get closer to tonight’s festivities, what part of the celebration are you most looking forward to? In addition, we’ll also be hosting a bounce house, a beer and wine truck, a hotdog and burger food truck, and an on-site DJ. We will also be allowing families to bring in their own food and water as long as the water is in a clear container. Hope to see you all out there!
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U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-03 Jul
#DidYouKnow the United States Air Force has a new Airman Against Drunk Driving app available on the App Store and Google Play? Just another way the U.S. Air Force is committed to #NeverDUI
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U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-03 Jul
**Edited for clarification*** #TeamTravis, As weather updates continue to come in, the Intel® Shooting Star Drone Light Show show portion may not happen. As of now, the show is still happening, but we're monitoring tomorrow's weather on a minute-to-minute basis and will continue to update you all as we get closer to the event. No matter what, festivities are a go! Airmen and the public are still invited to celebrate with bouncy houses, food trucks, a DJ, and a rock climbing wall! Below are maps to the parking areas and entrance for the event as well as the event location.
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U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-02 Jul
Due to forecasted high winds, the scheduled July 3 rehearsal, which was open to DoD ID Cardholders, has been canceled. Please stay tuned for more updates as we monitor the weather for the 4th of July event.
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U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-02 Jul
#Repost Visit Fairfield, California -- "There are no active fires near Travis AFB or Solano County. . . . Good morning friends! Solano County photographer James Guzzo was up early for the sunrise and captured these images from our hills. The smoke cloud you can see is from a fire burning in Yolo County. There are no active fires near Fairfield and Solano County. #VisitFairfieldCA"
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U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-01 Jul
To all of #TeamTravis and our local community, please be safe! For continued updates, please sign up with alertsolano.com to get them sent straight to your device.
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U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-01 Jul
"Anything that is an extension of, what I call, America's power, promise, or ideals, is done through logistics and transportation." --USAF Gen. Darren W. McDew, U.S. Transportation Command commander. Travis #Airmen deliver on that promise...anytime, anywhere. And we're proud it. #NoBounds | #TeamTravis
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U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-29 Jun
🎶This is ground control to Major Tom...🎶 Always on the cutting edge, #TeamTravis has recently entered into talks with NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration to establish a research collaboration leading to advances in medical support for deep space missions as well as warfighters. Read more about Travis' potential role in the future of space exploration in the article below. United States Air Force | U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) | Airman Magazine | Air Force Times | AFMS - David Grant USAF Medical Center - 60th Medical Group, Travis AFB | U.S. Military | #NoBounds
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U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-28 Jun
Congratulations SMSgt Lucero Stockett, 6th ARS, for being named one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2018! It is a honor to call you a member of #TeamTravis!
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U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-27 Jun
This 4th of July, #TeamTravis is partnering with Intel to put on a #patriotic light show with the help of more than 500 individual drones. Check out the video below and visit our event page, Travis AFB 4th of July ft. Intel® Shooting Star Drone Light Show, for a taste of what's to come during next week's jaw-dropping spectacle. United States Air Force | U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) | Airman Magazine | United States | Air Force Times | Military.com | #FourthofJuly ***The DoD does not endorse Intel***
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U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-24 Jun
Team Travis Defenders teamed up with #SpecialOlympics athletes to run through Travis AFB and Vacaville, California last week for the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run.
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U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-24 Jun
A KC-10 crew recetly completed a mission in the pacific refueling fighters supporting Exercise RED FLAG-Alaska and strengthening relationships between the USAF and the Japan Air Self Defense Force. To learn more click on the photos below. #NoBounds | #EngagingGlobally | #GotFuel
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U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-23 Jun
Not only is 2018 the 75th anniversary of Travis but also the 9th Air Refueling Squadrons #75thAnniversary. The diverse history of the 9th ARS includes operating in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations, flying the F-4U Corsair as well as the P-38 Lightning. Click on one of the photos below to see what it means to wear the 9th ARS patch. #GucciPride | #Universal | #Travis75th
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U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-22 Jun
This week we salute SrA Steven Fing for being named the #TeamTravis Warrior of the Week. Fing is a Nondestructive Inspection Technician in the 60th MXS. His leadership skills as a shift leader enabled 22 maintenance acts ensuring 620 sorties. #WoW | #Maintenance
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U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-22 Jun
#TeamTravis is kind of a big deal in Fairfield, California! On Tuesday during a city council meeting, leadership received a proclamation from the city in honor of celebrating the 75th anniversary of the base. #Servinglocally | #Travis75th
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U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-21 Jun
During a recent KC-10 Extender mission, two flying crew chiefs kept the aircraft serviced enabling it to complete a roundtrip journey of more than 9,000 nautical miles and offloaded more than 200,000 pounds of fuel to eight F-15s. #FueltheFight | #RapidGlobalMobility | #NoBounds
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U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-20 Jun
The rumors are true! #TeamTravis is celebrating #IndependenceDay with a special light show featuring the Intel Shooting Star Drones. We are opening our gates to the community for this event. Stay tuned for more information! #NoBounds | #PoweredbySpark | #75thAnniversary | AFWERX | Air Mobility Command | Heather Wilson
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U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-19 Jun
Gen. Paul J. Selva, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is no stranger to Travis. He has commanded a squadron and a group here in the past. Last Friday #TeamTravis was honored for him to return to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Travis and the 9th ARS. #Travis75th | #NoBounds Check out more images here: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmnD5ga6
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U.S. Air Force
travisairforcebase-18 Jun
#PhoenixSpark, Travis's grassroots innovation program is kindling connections and spreading ideas on their new LinkedIn page! Airmen, community members, and business leaders alike, join the conversation as we deliver tomorrow's tools to the Warfighter today! #PoweredBySpark https://www.linkedin.com/company/travis-afb-phoenix-spark/
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U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-19 Oct
A legend in the wild blue yonder, Tech Sgt. Manny Tarango aka Coach T has been busy changing the gridiron mentorshi… https://t.co/xHgC8bhmjv
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U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-19 Oct
DGMC begins flu vaccine campaign https://t.co/UGDqNzURJi
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@travis60amw-16 Oct
RT @AirMobilityCmd: AMC's #WingspanOfHope continues to deliver critical resources & dedicated personnel during the #HurricaneMichael respon…
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U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-16 Oct
#TeamTravis, The 2018 Great California Shakeout earthquake drill is upon us! The base will be participating Thursd… https://t.co/H0RAaoWfKI
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U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-16 Oct
RT @60MDG_DGMC: Resilient Kids, ready #Airmen. One thing Airmen worry about after deployment is the well-being of their family, especially…
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U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-16 Oct
He is here to pump you up! Check out how this @usairforce master sergeant and current Mr. USA is inspiring his squa… https://t.co/PhO61v8JPL
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U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-15 Oct
When it comes to getting a community back on its feet, sometimes it takes a whole village to do it. @TeamTyndall's… https://t.co/g4W0854kE6
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U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-13 Oct
#TeamTravis is on the ground in Florida, helping to open @TeamTyndall and bring #relief to the region in the wake o… https://t.co/cEGnT9y9tO
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U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-13 Oct
RT @SecAFOfficial: Please share this video from @ACC_Commander and help us get the word out. We will continue to share information as we ge…
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U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-13 Oct
RT @usairforce: For updates on our #HurricaneMichael relief efforts, follow our Twitter Moment. ⚡️ “United States Air Force emergency respo…
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@travis60amw-13 Oct
RT @GenDaveGoldfein: Thank you, @ACC_Commander & leaders across the force, for your continued efforts to connect #Airmen & families affecte…
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U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-13 Oct
RT @AirMobilityCmd: .@usairforce Mobility Airmen from @Travis60AMW, @DyessAFBase & @JBLM_PAO joined #TotalForce @MacDill_AFB efforts, bring…
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U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-12 Oct
Team Travis poised to deliver after Hurricane Michael https://t.co/AZcL2xAn0X
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U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-11 Oct
#TeamTravis aircraft and Airmen will depart early morning tomorrow to assist in reopening the airfield at Tyndall A… https://t.co/m7KeZ6Fm3j
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U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-10 Oct
#C17GlobemasterIII has departed to support civil authorities in #HurricaneMichael relief efforts in Meridian, Missi… https://t.co/bPJ4RS9LqP
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U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-10 Oct
Check out how @AirMobilityCmd is giving us all a reason to run off this year's turkey in the article below.… https://t.co/emdcEKwLgl
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U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-10 Oct
RT @DeptofDefense: The #DOD is committed to remaining the world’s preeminent fighting force, pursuing global security and stability, modern…
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U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-07 Oct
RT @abc7newsbayarea: Brush fire near Vacaville that caused highway closures grows to 4,000 acres. #BranscombeFire https://t.co/FMIzqA8jh8
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U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-07 Oct
RT @CAL_FIRE: CAL FIRE is assisting @SolanoFire with a 4,000 acre fire off of Branscombe Road, south of Hwy 12, Suisun City (Solano County…
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U.S. Air Force
@travis60amw-05 Oct
This article highlights our abilities to enhance the mission through strategic partnerships. #TeamTravis… https://t.co/3HYVV5X6Pi