Today Travis Air Force Base near Fairfield is the largest air mobility organization in the United State Air Force, but its beginnings are a small one an includes the tragic loss of a commander.
FAIRFIELD-SUISUN, CALIFORNIA
2nd Lt. Amelia Chromy, 60th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs chief of media operations, walks with a camera on the flight line at Travis Air Force Base, Wednesday, Aug 19, 2020. It was Chromy’s first day at Travis and the same day that the base was evacuated due to the LNU Lightning Complex fires. (Courtesy photo)
Every branch of service has presence in Solano County
Each of the six branches of the military has a presence in Solano County.
The largest is one of the county’s biggest employers – the United States Air Force’s Travis Air Force Base.