• Travis Air Force Base takes time out to greet honorary leaders

    Five 349th Air Mobility Wing commanders welcomed new Honorary Commanders for 2015, at an induction ceremony Jan. 22.Travis Air Force Base honorary commanders serve a two-year term, during which time they get immersed in the Air Force culture through tours and events on base, and their military

  • Travis recognizes new chief master sergeants

    In a speech laced with down home Southern humor, Air Mobility Command's Command Chief Master Sgt. Victoria Gamble gave Travis Air Force Base's newest chiefs her charter for leading and inspiring their Airmen Jan. 23 at Travis.The Chiefs Recognition Ceremony was an event charged with excitement,

  • 349th Maintenance Squadron member retires after almost 36 years of service

    Senior Master Sgt. Vicky L. Hedger, a propulsion superintendent with the 349th Maintenance Squadron, retired after almost 36 years of service, January 24, 2015.Hedger has served in numerous maintenance positions during her active duty and reserve career. Initially, she faced many challenges as one

  • COMMENTARY: Courage to 'enter the ring'

    Although you've likely never heard of him, Willie Burton is a great leader.  The young man's only notoriety outside of his hometown of Fairdale, Kentucky, was earning the regional Most Outstanding Wrestler honors for high school wrestling.  What makes Willie's story compelling is that he won the

  • The 349thAMW awarded 17th Air Force Outstanding Unit Award

    The 349th Air Mobility Wing has been awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for meritorious service Oct 1, 2011 to Sept. 30, 2013. During this period, the men and women of the 349th AMW delivered America's hope and might around the globe with the C-5B Galaxy, KC-10A Extender and C-17

  • 349th AMW leadership welcomes newcomers

    Col. Matthew J. Burger, 349th Air Mobility Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Ericka E. Kelly, 349th Air Mobility Wing command chief master sergeant, are hand to welcome the 12 newest members of the wing during newcomers orientation B-Flight December.The new Citizen Airmen are joining the largest

  • 349th Wing comes though with successful food drive

    The 349th Air Mobility Wing Chaplain's Annual Food Drive has wrapped-up after another holiday season, Dec. 22. This year's donation tally comes in with just under 2,400 pounds of food to benefit 349th Air Mobility Wing members, and those in need in the local area."The generous men and women of the

  • vESD is there to help

    By now, many of you may have notice a new icon on your computer desk top - vESD.  The Air Force Enterprise Service Desk has added this shortcut in order for you to get more timely assistance with your computer issues.The idea is so you will no longer have to "wait in the queue" on the help line. 

  • 349th AMW member reenlists with style, esprit de corps

    Tech. Sgt. Edward Luna, 349th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, reenlists inflight aboard a 349th AMW C-5 Galaxy, Dec. 6.The aircraft, flown by a crew from the 312th Airlift Squadron was flying a Pacific channel mission. Luna was sworn in by the Oath of Enlistment by Lt. Col. William Westfahl, 349th

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