Friday, October 3, 2025 l Vol. 50, Number 40
SERVING TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE AND THE MILITARY COMMUNITY OF SOLANO COUNTY
TRAVIS HONORARY COMMANDERS Page 2
HIRAIN TRAINING Page 6
AMISTAD 2025 Page 7
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Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston/U.S. Air Force file
The 5th Civil Engineer Squadron’s fire protection team extinguishes a fire during a live aircraft fire exercise at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 16. Fire prevention professionals
receive regular training to stay ready to handle everything from bush fires to flames caused by burning rocket fuel and hazardous materials.
621st MSOS teams provide critical expertise for DLE Tech. Sgt. Anastasia Tompkins 621ST CONTINGENCY RESPONSE WING
Senior Airman Robert Nichols/U.S. Air Force file photos
Dr. Kevin Basik mentors airmen assigned to the 60th AMW and military spouses during a leadership summit at Travis
Air Force Base, Sept. 23. Basik spoke about methods to strengthen leadership and enhance mission effectiveness.
Travis airmen attend 60th AMW Leadership Summit
JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST — Members with the 621st Mobility Support Operations Squadron deployed across Australia, Tinian, Guam, Japan and the state of Washington for the 2025 Department of the Air Force’s DepartmentLevel Exercise series in July. During the exercise, 621st MSOS teams provided critical airlift expertise and coordination to a diverse array of joint partners, including five Air Force fighter squadrons, I Corps, 11th Airborne Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and U.S. Army Pacific Command, at 9 locations across 4 countries in the Pacific. Efforts focused on optimizing airlift prioritization, synchronizing Joint force operations within the Air Operations Center, and enhancing ground cargo readiness for strategic airlift missions. Their activities encompassed instructing users on cargo preparation, facilitating headquarters integration, managing drop zone control, and executing an airborne jump during a joint forcible entry. “Our integrated approach provides a comprehensive operational picture, extending beyond individual locations to encompass U.S. Army See DLE, Page 3
Staff Sgt. Scott Warner/U.S. Air Force file (2023)
Dr. Kevin Basik speaks to airmen assigned to the 60th Air Mobility Wing during a leadership summit at Travis Air Force Base, Sept. 23.
Airmen assigned to the 60th Air Mobility Wing take notes during a leadership summit at Travis AFB, Sept. 23. Dr. Kevin Basik, guest speaker, encouraged airmen and military spouses to lead with integrity, foster trust and work to inspire those around them to strengthen mission readiness.
621st Mobility Support Operations Squadron air mobility liaison officers and expeditionary air/ground liaison element team members stand for a nightshift briefing with 628th Civil Engineer Squadron airmen during Exercise Swamp Avenger at North Field, S.C., May 24, 2023.