Considering a huge move, is anyone familiar with Travis AFB and the surrounding area?

CMSgt James Nolan — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 08:26:42 -0400

Am in the running for a professional transfer, so am now also considering a change from Air National Guard, to Air Force Reserves, with Travis AFB, being the targeted base. This is a huge consideration, as am weighing out the benefits of commuting to AL for drills until retirement in Aug of 15, or staying in for a few more years in the AF Reserves and seeing how it plays out....

Does anyone have any insight to the Base, that can be put on a forum (amenities-commissary, PX, Golf Course!, fitness center etc)

Does anyone in this community have any insight to the communities surrounding Fairfield, CA? Looking for a great area, with a commute of (hopefully) under an hour to Oakland.

Any input is appreciated. I feel certain that more than a few of have been through Travis.

Response by Col Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 7 at 2014 8:44 AM

Col Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 08:44:02 -0400

I have a few friends stationed at Travis. Vacaville seems to be the place to live. I would recommend using http://www.AHRN.com or http://www.Militarybyowner.com

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Response by SFC Stephen Carden made Jul 7 at 2014 9:19 AM

SFC Stephen Carden — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 09:19:51 -0400

I travelled through Travis in 2008. I can't help much with the specifics, but the location was great. Close to San Fran, and the Jelly Belly world headquarters! Interesting fact, base lodging rooms come with little sample size Jelly Belly packs on the pillows instead of mints! The base seemed really nice, but then again, aren't ALL Air Force bases?