On January 8. 1966. what is now The 60th Air Mobility Wing became the host unit at Travis Air Force Base. and its emergence as the principal military airlift hub in the western United States earned Travis the moniker of "Gateway to the Pacific." The wing is responsible for strategic airlift and air refueling missions around the world and controls more than $11 billion in total resources. It handles more cargo and passengers than any other military air terminal in the United States. The 60th Wing has been involved in some of our countrys most recognizable military and humanitarian efforts in its 50 years of operation. It was a major participant in Operations Homecoming and Babylift. when Travis Air Force Base became the main intake facility for POWs and refugees coming from Vietnam. It flew 1.280 missions from Travis during Operation Desert Storm. Its planes and personnel provided much needed relief after earthquakes in Mexico City.
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