• Commentary: Why Character Really Matters

    When it comes to leadership, competencies determine what a person can do. Commitment determines what they want to do, and character determines what they will do. Character is the foundation for effective decision-making. Mistakes are made because of a leader's shortcomings in his or her

  • Travis legal office starts site for community

    Next time you need a will, power of attorney, or just have a legal question, visit https://aflegalassistance.law.af.mil. The website is designed for active duty and Reserve component members, retirees, and dependents. The website was created to increase efficiency and track client satisfaction with

  • Exchange Offers Independence Day Fuel Savings

    Summer savings are an American tradition, and MILITARY STAR® Card users can get the full benefit of our nation's independence by saving on gas expenses at Army and Air Force Exchange Service Express locations this Fourth of July.Any fuel purchase made with a MILITARY STAR® Card at Express locations

  • New commander takes lead of 70th Air Refueling Squadron

    Col. Scott McLaughlin, 349th Operations Group commander, transfers the 70th Air Refueling Squadron guidon to the unit's new commander, Lt. Col. Thomas Corcoran, during a change of command ceremony held here on June 22. Corcoran will oversee the 70th ARS 'Orcas' mission comprising aerial refueling

  • Twenty questions to keep your Forth of July safe, fun

    1. What is the first thing to do before lighting a firework?  --Read the warning or caution label carefully and follow all directions.2. How do you know if you are buying quality legal fireworks?  --Always buy from a reliable seller.3. Where should you light watch fireworks?  --Always light outdoors

  • 349th Air Mobility Wing welcomes newcomes on B-Flight Unit Training Assembly

    The 349th Air Mobility Wing welcomes 12 new Citizen Airmen on the B-Flight drill weekend. The 349th Air Mobility Wing (Reserve), located at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., is the largest associate wing in the United States Air Force Reserve. Members of the 349th AMW fly, maintain and support the C-5

  • Flag Day is June 14 - celebrate respectfully

    As citizens of the United States of America, we celebrate Flag Day on June 14. The rules for handling and displaying the U.S. Flag are defined by a law known as the U.S. Flag Code. The following is some guidance taken from the United States Code Title 4 Chapter 1. -Pledge of allegiance to the flag;

  • Commentary: The values, standards to live by every day, on or off-duty

    The Air Force environment, whether at home station or forward deployed, encompasses the actions, values and standards we live by each and every day, whether on or off-duty says AFI 1-1, Air Force Standards. AFI 1-1 also states that the Air Force Core Values are Integrity First, Service Before Self

  • Commentary: Be in Charge - Mentor self as you do others

    Self-mentoring: when a self-starter is willing to take the initiative, while navigating within the culture of his/her environment, of accepting responsibility for his/her own development by devoting the time and energy, in order to make the most of opportunities to strengthen competencies needed to

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