U.S Airmen, in collaboration with the San Francisco International Airport’s firefighting team, completed their annual Aircraft Rescue and Firefighter Certification at Travis Air Force Base, California, Jan. 23, 2025. Driven to protect and serve, these Team Travis firefighters extend their mission beyond the base, lending their expertise to civilian fire departments whenever the call comes. (U.S. Air Force video 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.
