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June 23, 2014
AF Reserve second-in-command visits 349th, sees mission, innovation up close

The men and women of this northern California base hosted the vice commander of Air Force Reserve Command June 20-22 here for a look at the wing's mission and innovation spurred by individual Airmen. Maj. Gen. Richard "Beef" Haddad met with both senior wing leadership and individual reservists from
June 20, 2014
Chief comes from humble beginnings

Every service member must complete some form of basic training before they enter the military. Most find it a stressful, grueling time when they learn to operate on little sleep and be part of a team of people with varying personalities. "I remember saying to myself, 'This is great. I hope they
June 19, 2014
Serving those who served: Team Travis Airmen give back to local veterans home

Maybe it was the flapjacks and eggs served by uniformed Airmen. Or perhaps it was the Elvis impersonator belting out '50s tunes. Or perhaps it was just the warm smiles and hugs given to them. Whatever it was, more than 100 veterans and their spouses at the Veterans Home of California in Yountsville
June 17, 2014
349th AMW colonel closes out his military career after nearly 40-years of service

Col. Melvin J. "Sonny" Giddings closed out a nearly 40-year career in service to his country June 8, 2014 here. He transitioned from an enlisted interior communications electrician in the U.S. Navy to U.S. Air Force Officer Training School, starting a career that included supply and wing plans,
June 17, 2014
312th Airlift Squadron holds Change of Command

Lt. Col. Dan Stout steps up, and accepts the 312th AS flag from Col. Scott McLaughlin, thus accepting command, during the 312th Airlift Squadron change of command ceremony, June 7.Stout flew B-52 Stratofortress bombers at Barksdale Air Force Base, Lousiana, and the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber at
June 9, 2014
Medical Group chief retires after more than 37 years of service

The retirement ceremony for Chief Master Sgt. Mark Kloeppel, 349th Medical Group, was held June 8 in the David Grant USAF Medical Center auditorium. Kloeppel's ceremony was officated by Col. (Dr.) Kurt P. Lambert, Commander of the 349th Medical Group.Kloeppel served the United States Air Force for
June 9, 2014
349th Wing, in conjunction with California ESGR host Travis Bosslift 2014

349th Air Mobility Wing Reservists invited their civilian employers to Travis Air Force Base June 7, 2014 for Travis Bosslift 2014. Bosslift provides employers an overview of the wing's mission and the opportunity to fly on one of the unit's aircraft.
June 6, 2014
Team Travis dedicated runners support annual Reno Tahoe Odyssey

For the fourth year, a group of dedicated runners have come together to compete a 178-mile relay race. The 10th Annual Reno Tahoe Odyssey took place May 30-31, 2014. Twelve person teams from all over the country participate, running a set course starting in Reno, going around Lake Tahoe, and
June 5, 2014
Commentary: We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow

In the poem In Fander's Field, Lt. Col. John McCrae describes what he saw and felt from the back of an ambulance near a World War I battlefield in Ypres, Belgium, May 3, 1915. His poem reminds us to never forget those who have died protecting our freedom.Throughout our careers and experiences, with
May 29, 2014
Patriot Hook exercise hones "port dawg" skills

The 45th Aerial Port Squadron led the way again to support Air Force Reserve Command's Patriot Hook Exercise 2014, April 23-28. Airmen of the 55th and 82nd APS also participated in the exercise held at Naval Air Station North Island, California.Patriot Hook, sponsored annually by the command,

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