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

Travis strengthens ally ties

Capt. Jase Orr has been supporting and accomplishing the United States Air Force mission for more than a year at Travis, but he's not a member of this military, or even this country.The Birmingham, England native has been an honorary member of the 6th Air Refueling Squadron since he arrived at

World War II, Air Force vet recalls war

When walking through the exchange and spotting an older couple walking hand in hand, one might not give much thought to the experiences and hardships they have endured. Many of these veterans have experienced the hardships of wars much different than those of today.Retired Senior Master Sgt. Steve

Mobility Airmen from Kadena dine with President Obama, first lady

Master Sgt. Jessica Coombs and husband Master Sgt. Jeremy Coombs had a "once in a lifetime chance" to sit at the President's table and have dinner with President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama during an event dubbed, "A Nation's Gratitude: Honoring Those Who Served in Operation Iraqi

'Blood Brothers': Joint unit sends blood down range

Deployed warfighters have a 99.5 percent survival rate after sustaining a critical injury if they reach a trauma care facility that has blood transfusion capabilities.The Armed Services Whole Blood Processing Laboratory East service members send more than 1,200 units of blood to 32 DOD and coalition

Mental health key to service's success

Good health is an essential element for the success of Travis Airmen and the mission. One facet of this element is mental health. To help Airmen maintain mental fortitude, there are many aspects and options they should consider, said Maj. Melissa Gould, 60th Medical Operations Squadron resiliency

Scott photographer named Air Force's best

Just moments after returning from a photo assignment Feb. 27, Staff Sgt. Ryan Crane learned he had been named the Air Force Photographer of the Year for 2011."It's weird to me still," said Crane, photographer assigned to the 375th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs office here. "I just remember my

Air Force 'Doc' moonlights as Spokane 'SWAT'

He's dual-hatted, serving his country as an Air Force doctor and his community as a member of the Spokane County Sheriff's Department Special Weapons and Tactics team.Simply known as "Doc" to his SWAT team colleagues, Lt. Col. Thatcher Cardon, a 92nd Medical Group doctor, has been a SWAT doctor for

908th EARS four-man team delivers fuel to the fight

What has eight legs, 90 years of experience and spends most of its time flying over Afghanistan waiting to give away 50,000 gallons of fuel?No, it's not a really old, generous flying spider. It's a four-man KC-10 Extender team, from the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, flying air