the command currently stationed at Travis AFB are the C‐5 Galaxy , at Travis since 1970 , the KC‐10 Extender , added in 1994 , and the C‐17 Globemaster III , added in 2006 .
With the addition of the KC‐10 squadron , and with other force structure changes , Travis AFB ' s construction budget for fiscal years 1993 through 1997 totaled nearly one billion dollars . Two major facilities completed in 1995 were a new Child Development Center and the largest Base Exchange in the Army and Air Force Exchange System .
Today , Travis AFB handles more cargo and passenger traffic through its aerial port than any other military air terminal in the US . Additionally , the Base has had a long and proud history of supporting humanitarian airlift within the US and around the world .
Source : Travis Heritage Center
3.2 Travis AFB Economic Benefit
The TSS Study Area encompasses Solano County and the cities of Fairfield , Suisun City , Vacaville , and Vallejo . The Department of Defense ( DOD ) is a significant contributor to of the regional and local economies , including all cities in Solano County . Travis AFB is the largest employer in the Study Area with 13,414 personnel ( military , DOD , civilian , and contractors ) that work for , or are stationed on the Base .
In fiscal year ( FY ) 2013 , Travis AFB contributed approximately $ 1.6 billion to the local and regional economies through contract expenditures ( including the purchase of goods and services ), secondary employment , and payment of salaries . Figure 3‐1 illustrates the total impact separated into contributing categories .
FY 2013 Travis AFB Economic Benef Source : Travis Air Force Base Economic Impact An
3.3 Military Strategic Importa
Travis AFB is not only important to the local com economic benefit , but also for the capabilities p components in support of a variety of forces loc US . The 60th Air Mobility Wing acts as the com is the largest air mobility organization in the Air commands at Travis AFB include the 15th Exped 615th Contingency Response Wing , 349th Air M 52 additional partner organizations , including th
Public Outreach and Involvement
As a community presence , Travis AFB contribut economy . Travis AFB recognizes that continued population and government officials is invaluab 60th Air Mobility Wing and other tenants at the outreach efforts to make itself a greater part of community . An overview of these programs an Chapter 1 of this Background Report , in section Working Together .
TSS Background Report