Travis AFB update featured at EDC meeting

The “State of the Base” will be highlighted March 12 when Col. Steven J. Arquiette, commander of the 60th Air Mobility Wing at Travis Air Force Base addresses members of the Solano Economic Development Corporation.

Col. Arquiette is responsible for 24,000 active duty, reserve and civilian personnel who are stationed at the base.

“Travis is such a critical element of our economic base,” Michael Amman, president of Solano EDC said. “We look forward to these opportunities to hear the current picture at Travis.”

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.

Space is limited and reservations may be made by contacting Solano EDC, 707 864-1855.

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