• 349th AMW adds to the Development and Training Flight roster

    Maj. Gordon Storm administers the oath of enlistment to Alexandra Igbineweka, Feb. 24, 2015, in the 349th AMW headquarters foyer.Igbineweka will be in the wing's Development and Training Flight as she prepares to leave for basic military training this fall.The DTF prepares U.S. Air Force Airmen for

  • 55th Aerial Porters welcomes back member from IRR

    After a short time in the individual Ready Reserve, James Long, Jr., enlisted into the 349th Air Mobility Wing here Feb. 20, 2015. Long returns to his former unit, the 55th Aerial Port Squadron.Long will commute to his Reserve unit from Phoenix, Arizona, where he is a truck driver for a Cheyenne,

  • COMMENTARY: Operation Bold- Helping Airmen to become better Leaders

    Being a great leader is not easy. There are many traits that go into being a leader. On Feb.6, 2015, at Travis Air Force Base I attended Operation Bold--Bring On Leadership Development, where an emphasis was regarding the qualities it would take for us (Airman) to become exceptional leaders for the

  • 349th Air Mobility Wing announces annual awards winners at banquet

    Members of the 349th Air Mobility Wing gathered for the Annual Awards Banquet, held at the Delta Breeze Club, Feb. 21, 2015.During the ceremony, the unit highlighted the achievements of its top military and civilian performers, and included a new category to recognize military spouses who have made

  • 23rd Combat Communications Squadron holds change of command ceremony

    Maj. George Camposano assumed the leadership of the 23rd Combat Communications Squadron during a change of command ceremony, Feb. 8, 2015.Camposano will lead a deployable unit that is capable of quickly establishing communication resources wherever the mission dictates.The outgoing commander, Col.

  • COMMENTARY: Resiliency - Balance is Important

    In our nation's recent history, with an ever-changing environment, our stress levels have increased with events. Frequent deployments, budget constraints, furloughs, Reduction-In-Force actions, recession, all contribute the strain.  It is difficult to focus on the balance of the four pillars:

  • Pilot twins team up to compete in international tennis tournament

    Since 2008, Maj. Greg Zielinski, has played in the Headquarters Allied Air Command International Tennis Tournament. Most recently, he paired up with his twin brother, Maj. Chris Zielinski, to compete Sept. 8-12, 2014, in Koksijde, Belgium.Greg is a C-17 pilot assigned to the Air Force Reserve's

  • 349th Air Mobility Operations Center member returns from deployment

    Tech. Sgt. Aldwin Donaldo, returned to the Sacramento area Feb. 2, 2015, from a six month deployment to Southwest Asia.Donaldo is assigned to the 349th Air Mobility Operations Center at Travis Air Force Base, California.The 349th Air Mobility Wing is the largest Reserve associate unit in the Air

  • Members of Young Marines visit Travis Air Force Base

    Members of the Young Marines board a C-5 Galaxy cargo aircraft during their Feb. 7, 2015 visit to Travis Air Force Base, Calif.The Galt-based unit toured the base to get a better understanding of Air Force operations and military life.According to the organization's website, the Young Marines aim to

  • Travis alumni selected for 1st and 2nd stars

    The Air Force has nominated three former members of the 349th Air Mobility Wing for promotion to general officer grades, the Air Force Reserve Command News Service announced Feb. 6, 2015.Brig. Gen. John C. Flournoy, Jr., 4th Air Force commander, March Air Reserve Base, Calif., has been nominated for

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