Travis Air Force Base

Just want to give a big thank you to all her fighting men and women here at Travis Air Force Base keeping the peace in Northern California

I like the base, if I ever joined the Air Force I would want to be stationed here and I would probably stay here. I like the shopping, the amenities, a very good an safe place for a family.

I love Travis AFB. I enjoy the bowling alley and gym. The Commissary and BX are great. The prices have been steadily going up over the years though. I don’t like that part.
It is still the largest base around so I will always visit it.

This is a very nice base. It’s large and has lots to offer. The gym in one of the best in the Air Force, the hospital is outstanding. The BX has lots to offer

Travis Air Force Base is a pretty great base. They have a good selection of activities as well as food options. However the best fact I know is that Travis AFB is one of the biggest special needs bases with the greatest amount of resources. I work on base as a civilian and it’s great to see all the fundraiser and activities for military families with children of special needs. It’s great to see such support and a community that works together. I’ve already been to the Autism Walk as well as one for MS. They had food and events for the kids to get involved in which they seem to all enjoy. Although having 30 – 40 kids running around screaming and chasing each other is not the business but it was fun. (Face painting, music, mini show, playroom, free stuff, amazing food) Show support and get involved!

Can’t hate on the good ol’ USAF! «Off we goooo, into the wild blue yonder!!!»
I was coming out here and going to the «museum», but we can’t call it a «museum», per AF regs, the only one allowed to be called a museum is at Wright-​Patterson. The Heritage Center is pretty cool, head out this way and check them out!

Travis Air Force Base. Gateway to the Pacific and largest AMC base.
I’ve experienced Travis as a dependent, AD member, and now as a spouse dependent. It’s definitely crazy to think that I had the opportunity to be stationed here after growing up in the area.
So much has changed since my dad first got orders here in 1990. The gym used to be smaller, just one building for the BX/​clothing sales, pool and outdoor recreation new location, etc. All changes for the better, of course.
Pride does a great job with the upkeep around base!
Note to civilians: Reveille plays during the week at 0700 and Retreat at 1630. Some weekends you’ll hear it, but if it’s a reserve weekend. Please be courteous and pay your respects to the flag and stop your car if you’re driving or stand still if you are walking (hand over heart during our nation’s National anthem in the afternoon). It is a sign of respect while the flag is being raised/​lowered.

I’ve been working at Travis AFB since Sept and I have to say this is a really nice base. BX is nice; has a Starbucks. The laundromat is open ²⁴⁄₇. Lots of food to choose from. Chow hall is really good too. I just recently rented a Mnt Bike from the Base Outdoor Rec Center; man what a nice place. I haven’t used it but I’ve been told the exercise facility is nice and there are multiple tracks on base. Overall if you have to travel and be assigned to a air base Travis is a great place to be.

Came here today for the air show and they did not disappoint! The entire event was very well organized, and everything went smoothly from the moment we arrived. Parking wasn’t nearly as hectic as we anticipated. Everyone was so friendly, and in good spirits. Besides the amazing show they put on, there’s other things to do here such as walk around to check out all the different vendors etc., and grab a bite or so! Everything was really neat!
Although there was a huge outcome of people, it did not feel crowded or anything. They have many port o potty’s, and to be honest normally I never try to use them but because the event is quite long, it was very nice that there were many provided and they were surprisingly very clean.
Great photo opportunities! You’ll definitely want to bring something to capture the fun moments! So many planes etc. to look it, you can record them flying, and even tour inside the planes!
Definitely a family friendly event! I saw a jelly belly truck giving out free jelly bean packets, also saw a temporary tattoo station (free), and even a Jelly Belly jet plane! I saw lots of kids and they were all so happy and excited to be there.
Come prepared! Tip: Bring sunglasses, hat, sunblock, chairs, & a camera and you’ll be all set! There’s so many snacks and goodies to choose from so try something new, plus you’ll be supporting local businesses!
*ON A SIDE NOTE: I KNOW THIS MAY SEEM SILLY BUT I LOST A SCARF (on 5÷4÷14) THAT WAS VERY SENTIMENTAL TO ME HERE. IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE FOUND IT, MAY YOU PLEASE INBOX ME WITH A DESCRIPTION OF IT. I’D GREATLY APPRECIATE IT!
Overall, aside from being super bummed out when I realized I dropped my scarf without realizing, it was a great event! It was such a fun day and I’d love to come again! Great thanks to all the brave men & women in the service!
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(UPDATE ON ABOVE REVIEW):
I left the event early and just learned that a pilot was killed in an air show crash. «Tragedy struck a Travis Air Force Base air show Sunday afternoon when a biplane crashed while performing aerobatics, killing the pilot, forcing an abrupt end to the event… Veteran air show performer Eddie Andreini of Half Moon Bay died in the crash.» I read this from Sacbee’s «Our Region» paper. It was very saddening to find out such a tragic accident happened, my heart truly goes out to his family and friends during this very difficult time. May he rest peacefully.

The Air Show is a very cool event to go to. It’s free to get in and the Thunderbirds are the highlight of the show.
The Thunderbirds the Air Forces version of the Navy’s Blue Angles.
There are a lot of planes that fly above the airbase throughout the day and there are a lot of planes to see parked on the tarmac too.
Three of us ordered a cheeseburger and a Pepsi a piece at one of the stands for a total of $ 27.00, which is pretty steep. However, they were pretty good.
The Thunderbird show is incredible. The jets are so fast and so loud. It is a must see and I recommend anyone to go there tomorrow (Sunday 5÷4÷14). The Thunderbirds fly around 3:00pm.
The only downside is getting in and getting of there. You park right on the tarmac and there is a lot of traffic driving through the airbase and onto the airfield.
Overall, it was a fun and memorable time.

I went to this air force base to attend an air show — let me tell you, it was phenomenal! The entire thing was coordinated so well, from beginning to end; the foot traffic flowed smoothly and everything was wonderful.
I had a bunch of children with me and they all enjoyed it as well — this is something the entire family can enjoy!

I can’t say I am an AFB connoisseur but I can say that being an AF wife I do know what works and what doesn’t and this base does. It is clean, large and pretty easy to navigate. The people I encountered are exceptionally nice. Unfortunately, when you are on an AFB it is usually because it is dictated to you but I can say this is one you wouldn’t mind being dictated to be on.

The Passenger terminal now closes at 10:00pm. This can be EXTREMELY inconvenient if you land right when they are closing and you have no way to get a rental car. There is no way to get around the base except walk. The cafeteria was ok (food was kind of cold). The Quarters was booked solid and had no room but the front desk was nice about it. Bowling alley was nice but I thought it was expensive for being on base.

The gym is open til midnight and parking is ample but the locker/​shower/​bathroom is smaller than even the tiny Coast Guard Island Base in Alameda. There is a running track behind the gym.
The gas prices are usually no better than Safeway or civilian gas stations.
The PX prices are really high but they have 5.11 clothing in the hunting section and motorcycle jackets and helmets now.
The Commissary is the most worthwhile to go to with good hours and decent selection but a couple of the prices are high.
The «hotel» is next to the gym/​library/​theater and reasonable walking distance to the «PX» (BX)
The theater food prices are really high and the movie selection is odd with odd hours but the screen is good sized.
MWR is kind of out of the way if you’re walking.
I stil haven’t visited the museum
I haven’t been to Space A recently so I can’t comment.

Okay…
So this review is as a civilian entering this compound for work AND as much as it sickens me to actually say it; Obama is my boss… I know! Gross right?!
I have to also admit that in my professional experience to date as a nurse and having worked at private hospitals, both large and small corporate health-​care facilities and others in between that working for the Veterans has to date given me the most fulfillment to date as I truly feel that I am giving something back to all of the men and women who protect and defend our country…
So putting my strong dislike of my boss Obama to the side I shall now commence with my review of the part of Travis AFB that I did get to experience in all of its vastness… There is something very comforting that I feel every time I pull up or even begin to enter a military base or establishment… And, its a completely different feeling then what I get if say I pull up to a local police department which doesn’t give me a feeling of safety or protection at all which is actually quite sad when you think about it…
As I began to see Travis AFB off in the distance I could see that the military police were in uniform and that a ‘check in’ process was in place before ANYONE gets into the actual base. I LOVE THIS!!! Love Love Love it!!! And the ‘boys’ although they were men I have a thing for calling dudes «boys» so don’t look too much into my choice of words on that one, BUT the boys were all ‘packing’ their firearms too which gave me such a super safe feeling and in this day and age that’s saying alot…
One must be prepared to show picture ID and for me it was my federally issued picture Id badge in order to gain access to the compound… On a side note, something that brought a smile to my face and that I also appreciated was that there is a neon sign that’s damn big where they list any military personnel (by count) and the date of occurrence for any DUI’s that occurred and that they were busted for…
For those of you currently unaware of this phenomenon: IT’s called «SHAME» AND when used in healthy doses its a DAMN healthy thing as far as I’m concerned and as I’ve now titled this little electric banner «The Wall of Shame»… That’s another thing that military peeps have that I respect so much: Respect and when one gets out of line the rest aid to bring them back into it…
WHAT I LOVED:
The SECURITY: Good luck finding much of anything that comes even remotely close to it and respectful too ;) Felt safe, safe and safe. Just the way I like it…
CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN!!! The entire compound is SUPER CLEAN! It is devoid of litter, trash and or trashy people… They put alot of work and daily effort into maintaining the grounds, buildings and overall area. For me it was great to see my tax payer dollars be used efficiently. And I can now see why so many people enjoy living life «on base»…
FOOD COURT INSIDE THE EXCHANGE: A very CLEAN food court area with a decent selection of eateries such as Subway, Popeye’s, Pizza, Taco Bell, Captain D’s Fish and more… AND all soda’s are fill and refill yourself fountains ;) LOVED THAT :)
I have to head back to Travis in about 2 months time and really look forward to the trip and might even be able to look around it more too ;)

There’s a lot to do here on Travis AFB, best AMC Base in the states.
Let me first start off by saying that it’s pristine. It’s kept very clean because we’re not those dirty civilians who litter without a care in the world. There’s so much to do and the facilities are great. There’s the gym which is amazing and is equipped with an outdoor track that’s always accessible at any time of the day and it’s right across from the movie theater and library.
There’s the commissary and the base exchanges that will have anything you’d ever need for clothing, entertainment and food. The prices can’t be beat either. One of my favorite places on base is the duck pond. I’ve spent so much time there enjoying the scenery and running on the path. those you have to dodge all the duck’s dropping and sometimes they’d actually chase you which is kind of scary at times.
The dormitory is large and expansive and it hosts a little bar area for the servicemen that has a little diner inside as well as t. v and a little internet room and the mail room. The chow hall is pretty nice in of itself too and it serves food at all hours of the day. There’s the aerial museum, a outdoor rec store and bowling alley. What else do you need?
Lastly. they have an amazing hospital here. What more can you ask for in a base?

Protected community from the civilians. It has everything there (gym, theater, shops, etc.). Went to the museum inside the base. Got to go there if you can get in. The retired aircraft on display is just amazing.

Best AMC base hands down. Gateway to the Pacific! Knocking out inspections like they are Pacquiao.

This is our 2^nd tour here & been here for 3 years now. We came back to Travis because my husbands family is here & its so nice to be close to family again. I love it the base its since we r in the bay there is so much to do & so much to see & everything is so close to to us. Vacaville outlets, Vallejo 6 flags, Napa/​Sonoma wine country, Sacramento state capital, San Francisco golden gate, Oakland RAIDERS! =), Reno lil Vegas & lake Tahoe & so many more here. Since we r military they offer so many discounts & tours.
The housing is really nice I love our neighborhoods everyone is very nice & I love the military families coz they r always there to help when u need it.
This base had really change since we were here last back in 2001 – 2004. They had built a nice hotel with a cute lil café downstairs. The gym is renovated n looks great & offers babysitting with the parents takes turns watching each others kids.
The BX is being renovated its a lil crazy but I know it will look great when its done. There is a lot more lil shops in front of the BX.
the only lil down fall is that the schools on base is ok not the best but ok. I really miss the schools overseas DODs.

I tell the girlz at work…
I could just drown in the sea of hot, young, hard body hero’s dressed in ABU’s…
Thanks for serving and protecting our country!