Foreign object detection keeps jets in the sky

 Sometimes it is the little things that cause the biggest problems. Whether it be on the flightline or in equipment, foreign object detection is critical to mission success at Travis."FOD can be hardware, nuts, bolts or anything that is not supposed to be there," said Caterina Andino, 60th

1st CTCS photographer captures first place spot in the Annual MILPHOG competition

It's Sept. 15 and the mid-day sun is beating down on a company of soldiers. They know something is about to happen, they can feel it in the air. The heat has sweat dripping and anticipation has their hearts racing. BLAST! A car bomb goes off and the chaos begins.Staff Sgt. Ashley Hyatt, a

C-5 cover serves as a reminder of 22nd AS resolve

There are many keepsakes people collect to remember their past - from a home run ball hit by their favorite player to a high school class ring. For Airmen in the 22nd Airlift Squadron, an engine cover from a C-5 Galaxy reminds them of a fateful day in their unit's past. On Jan. 8, 2004, a Travis C-5

Airman forecasts clear skies as TV weatherman

Every night, thousands of families across South Carolina gather around their television sets to watch the evening news. For more than 25 years, they have entrusted Bill Walsh, a two-time Emmy Award Winner, to provide them accurate and updated weather conditions as the on-air chief meteorologist at

Airlift instructors modernize training for present, future conflicts

As Dyess Air Force Base replaces its legacy of C-130H aircraft with new C-130J models, 317th Airlift Group Airmen have thrown out the antiquated training of the past and are rewriting the way their aircrews train.In the past, the training in the United States for C-130s didn't match the routings and

One shop keeps security forces operational

When security forces Airmen deploy, they don't receive their deployment gear like Airmen in other career fields. Instead, the 628th Security Forces Squadron handles deployments differently; internally. When most career-fields pick up their deployment gear from the base's individual equipment

Original Tuskegee Airman shares military legacy, fight for equality

He stared at the faded black and white photograph, his eyes filling with tears, as his mind overflowed with nostalgic thoughts of a different era. It was a time when the United States was at war -- not only against other countries, but also at war against itself for racial equality. The photo he

Photo story: Fuel lab technicians keep mission going on Dover AFB

Photo story: Aircrew flight equipment

Mortuary affairs officer gives guidance, comfort

When people ask Tara Sutherland what she does, she answers slyly, saying she works at Travis Air Force Base.When pressed, the Vacaville native reveals that she's the 60th Force Support Squadron mortuary affairs officer, a title she said often stops inquisitive minds from their line of inquiry.She