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  • 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
  • Lee Greenwood entertains the crowd during the Patriotic World Tour's third performance stop in Southwest Asia. The tour is sponsored by Air Force Reserve Command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ken Hackman)

    Travis Reservist goes around the world in 14 days

    Around the World in 14 days with stops in Germany, Turkey, Kuwait, Iraq, Qatar, Japan and Hawaii, went the recently promoted Chief Master Sgt. Nicholas Suarez, 55th Aerial Port Squadron, on a world-wind adventure. Chief Suarez, 55th APS senior Air Reserve Technician and Reserve air transportation manager, was nominated by 4th Air Force to be one of
  • Steady now: The Air Force Reserve's 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis AFB, Calif., proudly demonstrates the skills of its C-5 Galaxy and KC-10 Extender aircrews during a civic leader orientation flight. Civic leaders observe the hard work of the citizen airmen who live, work and raise their families in the local civilian communities while also serving our nation. Successful events like this one are helped the 349th AMW earn the the Raincross Trophy for 2004. The award's criteria include 10 measured categories ranging from mission effectiveness to community relations.

    945th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron stands up

    The 945th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron was reactivated in a "stand-up" ceremony June 25. "This is another great day for Team Travis, as we reactivate the 945th AMXS, to serve as proud Reserve partners to our newly formed 860th Maintenance Squadron on the active duty side," said Col. William B. Anholt, 349th Maintenance Group commander. "These two
  • WASHINGTON -- Police helicopters and emergency ambulance crews stand by to aid injured workers following the crash of a hijacked commercial airliner into a section of the Pentagon. Military and civilians helped transport injured people on litters to ambulances for treatment and transportation to hospitals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Coppage)

    Avoiding terrorism - everyone's responsiblity

    September 11, 2006 marks five years since the world was changed. Our country has been in a constant state of active war for the last five years, much longer than World War II and right at the half-way mark for the Vietnam War. Each day our brothers and sisters in arms are dying for the very ideals we hold true and dear here at home. Have those of
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