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All base exercise notifications heard over the installation's Giant Voice system will be prefaced with an "Exercise Exercise Exercise" reminder. Sirens and alarms heard from the base are used to simulate a realistic environment in which base personnel can properly train and respond in the event of a real-world incident.
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Eddie Andreini. Our Travis team responded to this tragic incident to ensure the safety of everyone on the installation.

Security Forces are requesting any video or photos of the accident taken by individuals at the air show to assist with the investigation. Call (707) 424-3293 for further instructions.
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The event was coordinated by the Make-A-Wish foundation and will give Aniello Joshua Calisi the opportunity to don a custom flight suit and dog tags before taking a day-long tour around Travis. During his tour, he will ride in a fire truck, go to the control tower, have lunch with the base commander, visit an aircraft and ride in a C-17 Globemaster III simulator.

AJ was diagnosed with Leukemia in February 2010 and has always wanted to be a secret service agent, police officer or service member of any kind. He will be treated like a pilot for the day and escorted by special "agents" while on base.
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     The three-year construction project recycled 99,000 tons of material from an old runway and reconstructed it into the new runway while simultaneously building a new landing zone from scratch.

     The newly constructed runway will allow for triple-runway operations on base, as opposed to the current single operations.
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This year, TOPS IN BLUE continues its long-standing tradition of "family entertaining family" by showing communities what has made TOPS IN BLUE a "must-see" event every year for the last 59 years. The dynamic rhythms of The Doobie Brothers, Earth, Wind & Fire, Whitney Houston, and Maroon 5 will be performed. This year's tour also showcases the great country music of Darius Rucker, Carrie Underwood, Lady Antebellum, and The Zac Brown Band and much, much more! Combine all that with the dazzling lights, beautiful costumes and precision choreography for which TOPS IN BLUE is known worldwide, and is sure to put on a show that will please everyone.
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The event, which will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn at Fairfield, Calif., will feature Air Force leadership discussing the specific solar development opportunities, the EUL program and processes, and proposal requirements.
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During the visit, Petraeus and Harris will discuss the financial challenges that Airmen and their families face and a wide-range of issues focused on personal financial fitness and predatory business practices aimed at military families. The focus of the visit will be to inform military members and their families of the role of the CFPB in providing the education they need to make sound financial decisions, ensuring that their complaints and questions are monitored and responded to, and working with other federal and state agencies to improve consumer protection measures.
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Travis AFB will see a reduction of 11 military positions, .1 percent of the base's overall manning. Military personnel affected by these billet reductions will continue to proudly serve at Travis or other bases as part of a consolidation and resource optimization initiative.
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Experts from David Grant USAF Medical Center will present a series of informative discussions from oncology, nutrition, and optometry to women's health and physical fitness. The opening ceremonies begin at 8:30 a.m. and briefings will conclude around 11 a.m. The keynote speaker is Lt. Col. (Ret) Shane Ostrom, certified financial planner professional and member of the Military Officers Association of America.
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March 21, 2011
Contact: (707) 424-2011

Travis, US Army North support voluntary assisted return of dependents from
Japan

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - More than 500 family members, who
voluntarily departed Japan, will tentatively arrive at 5:45 a.m. and 9 a.m.
Tuesday at Travis AFB aboard chartered military flights.

The arriving families and pets will be met by military representatives from
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Air Force Week Sacramento will run from Sept. 5 through 13 at various locations throughout Sacramento, Calif. 

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Although Air Force Week begins Sept. 5, festivities are set to begin Sept. 6 with a performance by Tops In Blue, the Air Force's premier entertainment showcase, at the State Fair. A proclamation signing at the California Capitol, by select Air Force officials and distinguished guests, will officially open the week Sept. 8. Additionally, there will be speaking engagements with Air Force senior leaders to include the Secretary of the Air Force, the Honorable Michael B. Donley, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Gen. Norton A. Schwartz and Commander of Air Mobility Command, Gen. Arthur J. Lichte. The proclamation signing will be followed by a flyover of Air Force aircraft and the day will conclude with an evening performance by Tops In Blue at the Mondavi Center on the University of California, Davis campus.
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The pipeline leak was discovered at approximately noon by local contractors working near the intersection. 

The eight-inch, low-pressure pipeline, owned by Travis, delivers JP8 fuel to the base. Travis engineers are working in conjunction with local authorities to determine the exact origin of the leak. 

"The leak poses no threat to the public," said Lt. Col. Wade Lawrence, 60th Civil Engineer Squadron commander. "Members of the 60th CES continue working with the Suisun City officials and state and county authorities to mitigate any adverse environmental impact." 
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Master Sgt. Daniel Webster, 21st Airlift Squadron first sergeant, passed away due to a heart attack. 

"Team Travis has suffered an incredible loss," said Col. Mark Dillon, 60th Air Mobility Wing commander. "Our prayers are with Sergeant Webster's family, friends and loved ones. He will be missed but never forgotten." 

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The fire, that initially started off base at approximately 3 p.m. was finally contained around 3 a.m. leaving behind hot spots that crews will work to extinguish over the next few days. 

"Mayors Price and Augustine, Supervisor Reagan, on behalf of Team Travis' 10,000 family members I want to thank you for the rapid response we received from the local community," said Col. Mark Dillon, 60th Air Mobility Wing commander in a press conference held Aug. 17. 
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"We had support from Napa, Yolo and Solano county fire departments which greatly aided us in fighting this fire," said Travis fire chief John Speakman. "We received outstanding assistance from these off-base partners that ultimately allowed us to get the fire under control and resolve the situation." 
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At least 80 abandoned housing units have been affected by the fire and approximately 12 acres have been burned, but exact numbers have not been determined at this time. The units affected were already scheduled for demolition and there have been no injuries. 
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Approximately 25 abandoned housing units have been affected by the fire. The units affected were already scheduled for demolition. 

"Our highly-trained and well equipped emergency personnel are working with our local partners to contain the fire and limit the damage," said Col. Mark Dillon, 60th Air Mobility Wing commander. "At this time we are not evacuating any of our housing residence." 
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The event, which is free and open to the public, will feature the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration Team and the U.S. Army Golden Knights. This year, the Thunderbirds celebrate 55 years of representing the more than 500,000 Airmen, National Guardsmen and Reservists worldwide. There will be numerous other aerial demonstrations, static display aircraft, military hardware and concessions. Please no coolers, backpacks or pets. Parking is free to all. 
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