5 Things You Must do at Travis Air Force Base

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Travis Air Force Base is located in Fairfield, California. It houses approximately 10,000 active military personnel, reservists, and civilians employed by the military.

1.  Visit the Jimmy Doolittle Air & Space Museum.  One of the largest collections of military aircraft around is housed here. There are WWII fighters, displays about the Tuskegee Airmen, and even a space capsule for the kids.  See Air Force history in action.

2.  Go shoot someone.  With a paintball gun, that is!  Travis AFB has a paintball field, and there are also several in the surrounding area.  “War games” are held on a regular basis, with each side battling the “enemy combatant”.

3.  Bird watch or duck hunt at Suisun Marsh.  The marsh makes up more than 10% of California’s remaining natural wetlands. It’s a stopping point for most migratory birds, and a tidal rearing area for salmon. Hiking trails and canoe waterways make it a perfect recreation area.

4.  Take a class.  Solano Community College, located right on Travis AFB, offers lower-division general education classes that can count toward a Bachelor’s degree.  From drafting to criminal justice, there’s a class here for every interest.

5.  Cruise with the Air Force.  Travis Marina, at the north end of the Golden Gate Bridge, offers rental boats, berthing, and sail training classes for those who want to fly and float. Take a cruise on the bay from here either on your own boat or with a qualified skipper on a rental boat.