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  • Brig. Gen. Thomas M. Gisler, Jr., 349th Air Mobility Wing Commander, welcomes the sixth of 13 C-17s scheduled to be stationed at Travis along with Reserve Maj. Gen. Allan R. Poulin, Vice Commander, Air Force Reserve Command, Robins AFB, Ga, who piloted the aircraft, Dec. 20. The C-17 is capable of rapid, strategic delivery of troops and all types of cargo. The design of the aircraft allows it to operate on small, austere airfields. It can take off and land on runways as short as 3,500 feet and 90 feet wide.

    Travis welcomes 'Spirit of the Golden Gate' C-17 aircraft

    Team Travis welcomed its latest Globemaster III, dubbed the 'Spirit of the Golden Gate,' at a welcoming ceremony on the flightline, Wednesday, Dec. 20. The aircraft, the sixth of 13 C-17s scheduled to be stationed at Travis, was piloted by Reserve Maj. Gen. Allan R. Poulin, Vice Commander, Air Force Reserve Command, Robins AFB, Ga. General Poulin
  • Staff Sgt. Rita Pfister, 349th Air Mobility Wing, helps load food for delivery during the 2006 Holiday Canned Food drive round up. The annual event allows Reserve Airmen from Travis Air Force Base to provide canned goods for those less fortunate.

    It's all about giving back

    Food, food and more food. That was what the 349th Air Mobility Wing chaplains found during the 2006 Holiday Canned Food drive round up. The annual event allows Reserve Airmen from Travis Air Force Base to provide canned goods for those less fortunate. "We do this for the HEATHER (Homeless Emergency Assistance Transitional Housing Employment
  • Get the word out: Staff Sgt. Justin Vergati, 604th Reserve Recruiting Flight, explains the benefits of the Air Force Reserve at the University of Phoenix Career Fair Oct. 5. We are all recruiters with the Air Force Reserve Command’s Get One Program. The program encourages reservists to refer family, friends and coworkers, who may be interested in joining the Air Force Reserve to local recruiters. Recruiters say the program is successful because it introduces people to the benefits of the Air Force Reserve and allows them to work alongside others they know while serving the nation.

    Can’t pick your family, pick your coworkers

    How many times have we heard or even said 'Good help is hard to find'? Now you are the answer to this age old problem and the Air Force Reserve Command wants to reward you when you utilize the 'Get One Now' program. "Why not work a long side of people you know, like and trust?" said Technical Sgt. William Biddle, 604th Reserve Recruiting Flight
  • Through the Holiday Season, Santa and his elves, along with assistance from Air Force members, make their “rounds” bringing cheer and spreading good will to the local area elementary schools. If you would like to help or just want further information contact Senior Master Sgt. Mike Lattanzi, 945th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, (707) 424-5401, or by email at: michael.lattanzi@travis.af.mil

    Operation Teddy Bear - It's all about the kids

    Ask the question, "What is Operation Teddy Bear?" and you will be hard-pressed to find a member of Team Travis that can't tell you. Ask, "How did Operation Teddy Bear begin, and how long has it been going?" and the answers become a little fuzzy. No pun intended, but I was curious to find out a little more about this fabulous community outreach
  • Capt. John V. Brennan, 349th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Maintenance Officer, and his guest, Carrie B. Fletcher enjoy a flowing fountain of Belgium chocolate and treats at the 349th Annual Awards Ball, Oct. 21.

    Wing's Annual Awards Ball - 'Service Before Self' proves fun for all

    Chocolate flowed from a fountain as guests flowed into the ballroom at the Delta Breeze Club here Oct. 21. The glamorous event was the first 349th Air Mobility Wing Awards Ball hosted by Brig. Gen. Thomas M. Gisler, Jr., 349th Air Mobility Wing commander and sponsored by the 349th AMW Company Grade Officers' Council. The festivities began at 6 p.m.
  • Command Chief Master Sgt. Jackson A. Winsett , Air Force Reserve Command was a guest speaker at three-day 349th Wing Enlisted Workshop, 18-20 Oct.

    Senior Command Chiefs Committed to Enlisted Development

    "The opportunity to engage and interact with the senior command personnel of the Air Force Reserve is a rare opportunity indeed. I'm glad I came to this workshop," commented Master Sgt. Paul Ikeda of the 45th Aerial Port Squadron. He was speaking of the 6th Annual Wing Enlisted Workshop - Family, Service and Self recently held from October 18 - 20.

  • Are you ready?

    "Are you ready?" was the key phrase reiterated over and over again by Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth Mitchell, 4th Air Force Command Chief. "Are you dressed?" "Are your lamps burning?" Command Chief Master Sgt. Mitchell challenged the 200 attendees at the recent Wing Enlisted Workshop, held from Oct. 18- 20, 2006. His motivating speech about dressing
  • Col. William Rollin, 349th Mission Support Group, presents a certificate of appreciation to Mr. Thomas Puruch, during a recent Employer Appreciation Day event. (U.S. Air Force file photo)

    Great leader, great Airman says goodbye

    Inside the Mission Support Group command section, Colonel William F. Rollin, 349th Mission Support Group commander, leans back in his chair with his hands folded in front of him and his arms propped up on the arm rests of his chair. He pauses as he reflects back on the jobs he's had, all the people he's met and the challenges he's been faced with
  • Teamwork: Maj. Andrea Cornett, 349th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, is securing patient, Senior Airman Courtney Johnson, 349th AES, in the C-17 litter stanchion while Technical Sgt. Paul Rogers, 349th AES, is connecting medical equipment.

    349th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron teams up with 301st Airlift Squadron for "Air Evac"

    The 349th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron has a new partner in their mission to provide critical care during medical military airlift operations around the world--the C-17 Globemaster III. First on the AES team's three-hour training agenda was general aircraft familiarization which progressed into the specialized AES training for the team. Ten

  • 349th Air Mobility Wing commander returns from deployment

    The 349th Air Mobility Wing commander returns from a 120-day deployment as the Director of Mobility Forces, in Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, today. Brigadier General Thomas M. Gisler, Jr., 349th AMW commander, was welcomed home by his wife and wing members during the early morning hours after be flown in by a C-17
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