Security forces Airmen at Fairchild show their giving spirit

During the past month, an Airman from the 92nd Security Forces Squadron has taken the initiative to help those in need around the holidays. Airman 1st Class Christopher Armitage put together a donation program to help children who attend Liberty Park Child Development Center. Liberty Park Child

305th Airmen execute 'Elephant Walk' in stride

The 305th Air Mobility Wing completed its first 'Elephant Walk' in nearly five years, launching all 12 KC-10 Extenders on the ramp, one right after the other, in a 30-minute time period Dec. 20.The 'Elephant Walk' is a display of air power showcasing the 305th AMW's contributions to Air Mobility

New fuel tanks at Travis offer larger, safer storage

Travis AFB will have three jet propulsion fuel tanks operational in January that will safeguard the environment as well as increase safety and mission efficiency.The $58 million project that took 18 months to complete was accomplished through a partnership with Kinder Morgan.Each tank is capable of

'Winds of Freedom' quintet shares holiday spirit with McConnell

Although many people groan in agony when holiday music comes on the radio, there are few songs that can compare to the sound of a live quintet performance, caroling and camaraderie. The Winds of Freedom woodwind quintet shared their musical talents with Airmen on Dec. 16, 2011, as part of their tour

McConnell spouses take on 'Operation Holiday Surprise'

It's not Christmas yet, but that didn't stop the McConnell Enlisted Spouses from presenting more than 200 McConnell Airmen and families from receiving an early gift Dec. 15, 2011, at the base commissary.The gift was part of "Operation Holiday Surprise." The event was a no notice surprise available

Battle of Bulge vets share experiences with Expeditionary Center Airmen

The U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center was honored by the attendance of four participants in World War II's "Battle of the Bulge" for a panel hosted by Expeditionary Center leaders and attended by hundreds of Airmen in Grace Petersen Hall on Dec. 15."It was a necessary war, as there was a good

Photos: Band of the Golden West spreads holiday cheer

Photo essay: Joint Base MDL year in review

The Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst community has seen many things happen during 2011. The Marines finally landed, hundreds of Airmen were sent to compete in Air Mobility Command's Rodeo, the Army mobilized and demobilized thousands of Soldiers, the Navy made countless advancements with the new

Travis Airmen honored for 'Commuter Challenge'

Approximately 65 Travis Airmen and civilians were honored recently at Travis' Delta Breeze Club for their environmental efforts during the Solano Commuter Challenge banquet.The Airmen and civilians performed exceptionally during the challenge by using alternative methods of transportation to and

Travis Airmen learn the art of self-defense

Members of the 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron completed the week-long Krav Maga Worldwide instructor course Dec. 4 in the survival, evasion, resistance and escape building here.Krav Maga is the official self defense system of the Israeli Defense Forces which emphasizes instinctive