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  • 349th Maintenance Squadron commander retires

    Lt. Col. James F. Waddington, commander of the 349th Maintenance Squadron, receives a certification of appreciation from Col. M. J. (Sonny) Giddings, Jr., commander of the 349th Maintenance Group, at his retirement ceremony, here, May 14.

  • Beck's Blog #5 - Where have all the Penguins gone?

    Now that Antarctica is consumed with 24 hours of darkness, the sun is not the only thing missing from the station. Penguins, all our feathery little friends have left us, heading south, as they march in their little formations following their natural migration instincts. Initially I was really

  • Air Force leaders issue summer safety message

    Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day marks the season of greatest risks for our Air Force team. To counter those risks, we will kick off the Critical Days of Summer safety campaign for 2011 on May 28th.Unfortunately, last summer we lost 16 Airmen. While this was an improvement over the 21 lost the

  • Final farewell to an American Veteran

    Col. (ret) Dick Hum and his wife, Jane Ng, share a moment of joy and laughter at last year's Operation Gratitude champagne brunch, at the California Veterans Home, Yountville. Col. Hum, who had lived at the Home since 1996, and was a trustee of the American Veterans, Department of California, passed

  • What makes Memorial Day special?

    "Memorial Day is a special day when you remember those who gave their life for our country."  --  Staff Sgt. Monica Medina, 349th Aerospace Medicine Squadron

  • What does Memorial Day mean to you?

    "I work in a retirement home with many veterans. It is a celebration for our veterans."  -- Senior Airman Phillip Corona, 349th Force Support Squadron

  • Farewell, hello - 349th member hangs up her uniform, but isn't leaving

    Col. Albert Lupenski, 349th Operations Group commander, presents Master Sgt. Marceline Thomas her meritorious service medal certificate during her retirement ceremony at the Travis museum, May 14. Master Sgt. Thomas' Air Force career spanned more than 27 years with a majority of those assigned to