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  • CJCS gas and go at Travis AFB

    Leadership from Travis Air Force Base, Calif., welcome the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine Corp Gen. Joe Dunford, Feb. 1, 2018, during a gas and go. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Lan Kim)

  • 79th Air Refueling Squadron refuels CV-22 Ospreys

    In a rare opportunity, the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, Travis AFB, Calif., refueled two CV-22 Ospreys during a routine training mission near Fresno, January 15, 2018. Assigned under the Air Force Reserve’s 349th Air Mobility Wing, the squadron flies the KC-10 Extender. “With the help and

  • 349th Civil Engineer Squadron welcomes new commander

    Col. Roderick Grunwald, 349th Mission Support Group commander, and Maj. Kenneth McGinnis, 349th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, pose for a photo at the 349th CES assumption of commander ceremony Jan. 6, 2018 at Travis Air Force Base, Calif. Previously, McGinnis was the engineer plans officer for

  • What stood out for you in 2017?

    Senior Airman Alexis Diaz, 349th Aerospace Medicine Squadron health services assistant: "In 2017 I was accepted into the Public Health program at University of California, San Diego. Not many people get accepted into the program, so I'm very proud and excited about that. In 2018, I hope to find my

  • What was the highlight of 2017 for you?

    Capt. Nick McMahon, 301st Airlift Squadron C-17 pilot: "In 2017 it was exciting to start on a path toward becoming an air reserve technician, which offers endless opportunities. In 2018, I'm looking forward to deploying and helping in any way I can." (U.S. Air Force photo by Ken Wright)

  • History returns to the 940th Air Refueling Wing

    From the early 1960's, "Pegbur" served as the 314th Troop Carrier Squadron's parachuting mascot. His name was partly taken from PEGasus, the mythical flying horse, and from the BURro, the symbolic California desert donkey. The burro was selected because of his well known ability to "carry on"

  • How was the year 2017 for you?

    Master Sgt. Aaron Cathcart, 349th Force Support Squadron client services technician: "2017 was a great year. My annual tour to Italy was the best tour of my career, and helping our Airmen with their upgrade training was a meaningful accomplishment. In 2018, I'm looking forward to relocating to