Aug. 28, 2020 Annual ruck march to honor the fallen, support gold star families goes virtual With every step, they support gold star families, a group nobody ever asks to join.As they march, they carry photos of fallen service members and rucksacks weighing between 10 and 30 pounds on their backs. Their journey is one of remembrance.
July 22, 2020 Thin Blue Line, Part 3: Travis AFB CATM team key to weapons training His heart races as he glares through the sight of his rifle preparing to engage the enemy 300 meters away.
July 2, 2020 Thin Blue Line, Part 2: Defenders secure flight line, ensure mobility mission The beret they wear bears the message, “Defensor Fortis,” defenders of the force. They protect thousands of people and Air Force resources at bases in the United States and around the world.
May 13, 2020 NCOs: Unprecedented challenges, effective leading In the profession of arms, the noncommissioned officer is often considered to be the backbone of the force. NCOs, being technical experts themselves, are entrusted to develop, lead, manage and mentor subordinate troops as front-line supervisors.
April 24, 2020 Immunocompromised: Air Force family shares challenges living through pandemic Anyone walking outside must stay six feet apart. Friends are prohibited from shaking hands. Millions of people in the United States are under some form of stay-at-home order.
March 11, 2020 From suffering to success: A story about a first sergeant’s recovery from tragedy “She told me they were in the emergency room and that my daughter, Britny, had died,” said Master Sgt. Paul Montgomery, 375th Civil Engineer Squadron first sergeant.
Nov. 4, 2019 Ready to Respond: Travis AFB enhances Northern California emergency response capabilities Everything is on fire!” shouted a 5-year-old girl from the backseat as her mother drove the family car across the Carquinez Bridge near Vallejo, California. Flames were visible on both sides of the bridge and smoke soon engulfed the car. Burning debris fell in front of the vehicle.
Sept. 30, 2019 Cultivate Hope: Air Force dedicated to preventing suicide A young Airman struggles to make it through his work day. His head is filled with thoughts of inadequacy. Negativity dominates his thoughts and he soon wonders whether or not he should continue living.In frustration, he slams his desk and walks toward the door.
Aug. 12, 2019 Team Travis sergeant earns RPA pilot wings When a Team Travis noncommissioned officer showed up five months into a six-month course at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, to become an Enlisted Remotely Piloted Aircraft pilot, there was confusion.
July 15, 2019 Aircrew Flight Equipment keep pilots seeing, flying AFE flights have the important mission of keeping the tools used during missions operational and in good condition.