Travis AFB · Your PCS resource guide

Travis AFB.Your next home base.

Plan your move, find official resources and get to know the area. Choose the part of your PCS you want to work on first.

No wrong starting point

What are you trying to solve?

Pick the part of the move that is on your mind today. Every resource path stays open without registration.

I just received PCS orders.Start with official arrival, in processing, household goods and Travis contact information.
Open Travis Newcomers →
I need a PCS timeline.Work through the move in the order that keeps housing, schools, travel and household goods connected.
Open the timeline →
I only need base housing.Go directly to the Travis Military Housing Office, family housing application and HEAT resources.
Open official housing resources →
I need schools or childcare.Go to the Travis School Liaison, military childcare and local district starting points.
Open family resources →
I need medical or family support.Find David Grant Medical Center, TRICARE, EFMP and urgent support destinations.
Open health resources →
I need moving, lodging or pet help.Organize household goods, temporary lodging, claims and pet travel from official sources.
Open moving resources →
Should I rent or sell when I PCS?Compare timing, ownership costs and the practical details of keeping a property.
Explore selling or renting →
I want to buy with a VA loan.Learn the process freely, then choose when you want a personalized plan or property search.
Open VA buying steps →
What monthly payment fits my life?The sticker price is not the number you live with every month. Start with the payment and cash needed.
Build my payment scenario →
I want to see available homes.Explore home search options when you are ready.
Choose my home search →
I need resources at another installation.Find official arrival information and support for your next base.
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I need family life in Solano.Find local activities, parent resources, schools and community help in the local life guide.
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PCS timeline

Orders to settled, in the right order.

Your orders and transportation office control the official deadlines. Use this as a planning sequence, then confirm every required date with your losing and gaining installations.

01

Orders and sponsor

Confirm reporting instructions, request a sponsor and open the official newcomer information.

02

Budget and housing

Contact the Military Housing Office before signing a lease or choosing an off base path.

03

Household goods

Start the move request early, inventory valuables and keep essential items with you.

04

Schools and care

Contact the School Liaison and place childcare requests as soon as timing is known.

05

Travel and pets

Confirm temporary lodging, pet rules, transportation documents and arrival needs.

06

Arrival and in processing

Keep orders, IDs, medical records and housing contacts available during travel.

Start early: Travis Newcomers advises members to request the household goods move as soon as orders arrive because preferred dates can fill.
More sources you can trust

Official Travis resources.

Official links open directly. Use the responsible office for current requirements.

PCS and moving

Get the move organized.

Household Goods

Military OneSource guidance for scheduling, preparing and tracking a household goods move.

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Turn on the house

Utility starting points.

Vacaville Utilities

Connect or disconnect city water and sewer service, manage billing and find current contact information.

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Direct school district tools

Enroll, locate and transfer without the homepage detour.

Every link below opens the named district task directly. Boundaries and placement can change, so verify the specific address with the district before making a housing decision.

Moving, lodging and pets

Land with fewer surprises.

Official source

Westwind Inn

Travis lodging information, location and reservation details. The listed reservation line is (707) 424 8000.

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Military OneSource

Moving with Pets

Prepare documents, health requirements, air travel and reimbursement questions before your move.

Open pet moving guidance →
Military OneSource

Inconvenience Claims

Use the official moving claims guide when a delayed household goods shipment creates eligible out of pocket costs.

Review claim guidance →
Children, school and care

Start early for the family side.

Travis FSS

School Liaison

Education guidance for military children, local districts, transfers, special education and homeschooling questions.

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Travis FSS

Family Child Care

Find screened and certified home based care, expanded care options and the MilitaryChildCare registration path.

Open Family Child Care →
Department of Defense

MilitaryChildCare.com

Create one household profile, search eligible military care and request placement across programs.

Search military childcare →
Medical, EFMP and wellness

Health support without the scavenger hunt.

TRICARE

David Grant Medical Center

Find Travis health services, clinics, pharmacy information and patient resources. The official appointment line is (707) 423 3000.

Open David Grant Medical Center →
Military OneSource

Exceptional Family Member Program

Understand EFMP support, enrollment, family needs assessment and warm handoffs during a move.

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Official Travis AFB

We Care Resource Guide

Choose support by need, including home life, victim support, mental wellness, financial wellness and physical wellness.

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Emergency, crisis and health essentials

Know the next call before you need it.

For immediate danger or a life threatening emergency, call 911. Eligibility and clinic access vary, so confirm care instructions with the responsible provider.

Immediate emergency

Emergency Services

Call 911 for immediate danger, a life threatening emergency, fire or urgent police response.

Call 911 →
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans Crisis Line

Free confidential support is available 24 hours a day. Dial 988 then press 1, or text 838255. VA enrollment is not required.

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Official Travis AFB

Travis Chapel

Find worship, spiritual support and chapel contacts. Twin Peaks Chapel: (707) 424 3217. After duty hours: (707) 424 5517.

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TRICARE

Travis Pharmacy

Find prescription activation, refill, pickup and eligibility guidance. Main pharmacy: (707) 423 7657.

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TRICARE

Travis Dental

Review clinic priorities, eligibility, appointments and outside military clinic options. Dental clinic: (707) 423 7000.

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Spouses, veterans and urgent support

One place for the whole family.

Official Travis AFB

Military and Family Readiness Center

Relocation, employment, financial, transition and family support. Call (707) 424 2486.

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Solano County

Veterans Services Office

Local assistance navigating veterans benefits and programs for veterans and their families.

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Official Travis AFB

Victim and Crisis Support

For immediate danger call 911. Find official domestic abuse, sexual assault, child safety and confidential support contacts here.

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Other military installations

Build the next installation plan.

Military OneSource

MilitaryINSTALLATIONS

Search official check in, housing, schools, childcare, health, legal and moving information worldwide.

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Spouse careers and licensing

Carry the career through the PCS.

Official Travis AFB

Employment Assistance

The Military and Family Readiness Center supports spouse employment, career planning and transition questions.

Open local career support →
Military OneSource

Professional License Transfer

Review portability, interstate compacts and possible reimbursement when a PCS crosses state lines.

Open license transfer guidance →
USAJOBS

Military Spouse Hiring Path

Check eligibility, required documents and federal openings that accept the military spouse hiring path.

Open USAJOBS spouse guidance →
Transportation, vehicles and airports

Plan the route before travel day.

Routes, gates, airline service and ground transportation change. Check the operating agency directly for your date and confirm base access separately.

City of Fairfield

FAST Connect to Travis

Current on demand service information includes David Grant Medical Center, the Commissary and BX for riders with valid military ID.

Open FAST Connect →
California DMV

Military Drivers and Vehicles

Official California guidance for licenses, nonresident vehicles, registration, fee exemptions and veteran designations.

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Sacramento County

Sacramento International Airport

Check current flights, airlines, parking, rental cars, rideshare and public transportation at SMF.

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City and County of San Francisco

San Francisco International Airport

Check current flights, terminal information, parking and ground transportation at SFO.

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Base access, ID and legal

Handle the official details directly.

Official Travis AFB

Visitor Center and Base Access

Check sponsor, identification and visitor pass requirements before arriving. Call (707) 424 1462 with access questions.

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Travis FSS

ID Cards and DEERS

Find Military Personnel Flight contact information, appointment access and current dependent or DAV card renewal instructions.

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Official Travis AFB

Legal Assistance

Review eligibility, appointments, wills, powers of attorney, notary service and personal civil legal help. Call (707) 424 3251.

Open Travis Legal Office →

Get settled beyond the move.

Use the local life guide for local events, parks, libraries, parent support and community resources.

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LIVE LOCAL CALENDARS

Coming up for Travis and Solano families.

Browse current listings from the organizers, and confirm the date and details before heading out.