U.S. Airmen assigned to the 60th Civil Engineer Squadron assemble early for a training exercise at Beale Air Force Base, California, Feb. 27, 2025. Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force builds expert civil engineering teams, who are always mission ready to deploy at a moment’s notice to support Air and Space operations, tackle contingencies and sustain critical installations. (U.S. Air Force by photo by Gary Edwards)
As we celebrate the 85th anniversary of Travis Air Force Base’s oldest squadron, it is worth a look back at the history, heritage and legacy of the squadron which became the modern Extenders. It’s no surprise that the world has changed a lot since 1940. The 6th Air Refueling Squadron—formerly the 6th Bombardment Squadron—has changed a lot too.
