Economic Group To Get Travis Status

Economic Group To Get Travis Status
Article Launched: 03/05/2008

A "State of the Base" speech featuring Col. Steven J. Arquiette, commander of the 60th Air Mobility Wing at Travis Air Force Base, will be presented March 12 to members of the Solano Economic Development Corporation.

The meeting is sponsored by Travis Credit Union, and will be held at the firm's corporate headquarters at One Travis Way, Vacaville. Registration begins at 11 a.m. and the program and luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. Cost is $25 for members, and $35 for non-members.

Arquiette is responsible for 24,000 active duty, re- serve and civilian personnel who are stationed at the base.

Col. Arquiette's Air Force wing supports a worldwide air mobility mission. The Travis wing has C-5, KC-10 and C-17 aircraft, responding to combat operations and humanitarian relief efforts.

Reservations may be made by contacting Solano EDC, 864-1855.