Obstacles No Match For Our Volunteers
Restoring and relocating the C-141 “Golden Bear” was a true team effort.
This complex and costly project perfectly illustrates the mission of the Foundation: uniting resources, expertise, and community support to preserve our nation’s aviation heritage.
The Travis AFB Aviation Museum is sustained through a collaborative effort between the United States Air Force; the Travis Air Force Base Aviation Museum Foundation, a dedicated nonprofit foundation; and a passionate team of volunteers. While operated on Travis Air Force Base, the museum also relies on public donations, the gift shop, and community engagement to preserve and share the rich history of air mobility. This partnership ensures that the legacy of those who served continues to inspire future generations.
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are the lifeblood of both the Foundation and the Travis AFB Aviation Museum.
Each day, they contribute their time, skills, and dedication—providing essential support across a wide range of museum and foundation activities. Their unwavering commitment makes much of the museum’s mission possible.
The Big Move!
VOLUNTEER WITH US
- MAKE A DIFFERENCE
At the Travis AFB Aviation Museum, volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. Whether you are into history, hands-on projects, or simply giving back, we will match your skills and interests with meaningful roles that help bring aviation history to life.
You will find a friendly, flexible environment where your time is truly valued—and even a few hours a month can make a big impact.
From guiding tours and restoring aircraft to helping in the gift shop or supporting events, every volunteer plays a part in preserving the stories that shaped our skies.
Our current volunteer opportunities include:
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Gift Shop: Volunteer to work in the gift shop on a part-time or full-time position. The gift shop hours are from 10:00am to 3:00pm, Tuesday through Saturday.
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Special Projects: Volunteers (on-call) to work with the regular volunteers when they need extra help at the museum. You will be on a call-up list and would be contacted either by phone or via e-mail.
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Docent: We need volunteers to accompany the tours (schools, seniors, individuals, and organizations) that visit the museum.
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General Work: There is always something to do at the museum; from maintaining aircraft, engines, artifacts or vehicle maintenance.
Are you ready to get involved? Just fill out our Volunteer Contact Information Form and the Volunteer Application Form to take the first step. We would love to have you on board!
TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE AVIATION MUSEUM FOUNDATION MEMBERSHIP
The Travis AFB Aviation Museum Foundation is registered as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
Since 1982, members of the Travis AFB Aviation Museum Foundation have been essential in the creation and support of the Travis AFB Aviation museum. By joining, you are a part of a treasured group who is dedicated to supporting legacy of the men and women of Travis Air Force Base.
Life Members (individuals and organizations listed below have contributed $1,000 or more):
Volunteers At The Monthly Luncheon
Adair, Jay
Adams, William & Marijane
Anderson, George
Anderson, Sidney
Anderson, Doreen
Anthony, John
Arnold, Robert
Axelson, Harold
Bailey, Warren
Ball, David
Barber, Michael
Batson, Jack
Benson, Linn
Bennett, Donald
Bergerot, Paul
Boes, John
Brem, Garry
Buchanan, George
Burch, Robert
Burgan, Curtis
Burgan, Lillian
Burks, Ron & Denell
Clement, Eugene
Colgan, Jane
Conrad, William
Couvillon, Lanny
Cuslidge, Mel
Davis II, Stanley
Colgan, Edward
Dawes, Charles
Dawes, Clive
Dawes, Jeneysa
Dawes, Jessica L.
Dawes, Patricia
Doolittle, John & Priscilla
Dowling, Dan
Elsayed, AL M.
Evans, Roger
Farha, Jimmie
Firman, Bill
Fleming, Dave
Fleming, Buff
Foster, John
Fry, Kenneth
Furtado, William
Getz, Dean
Getz, Valerie
Gonge, John
Gonzales, Robert
Hahner, Wayne
Hancock, Don
Hastings, David
Hopkins, William
Inocencio, Joe
Inocencio, Debbie
Irvin, Robert
Jacobs, Nina
Johnson, Brett
Johnson, Earl
Jolly, Joseph
Kane, Penny
Keefer, Bob
Kennedy, Jack & Wanda
King, John
Klein, Raymond
La Maida, Terry
Littman, Art
Lund, Richard
Maguire, Robert
McPherson, James
Melcher, Leonard
Melvin, Eugene & Karen
Melvin, Karen
Melvin, David
Melvin, Michael
Miller, Jerome
Mitchell, Wally
Morales, Jose
Morrison, Harold & Shirley
Morey, James
Mount, Frank
Olsen, Eugene
Parrott, Ron
Peacock, Betsy
Person, Jack
Popenoe, Andy
Power, Mrs. Robert
Power, Edwin
Prevost III, Steret
Proctor, Doris
Queen, J.B.
Rengstorf, Larry
Riehl, Marvin
Rowland, Herm
Rombauer, Koerner
Samolis, Ruth
Sample, Robert
Sams, Jr., John
Scott, Walter
Skinner, Robert
Smith, James F
Wiley, James
Tait, John & Susan
Takeuchi, John
Teaderman, Patricia
Thompson, Mike
Tobin, Louis S
Tobin, Louis J
Tobin Jr. Louis
Townsend, Stephanie
Tucker, George
Ugalde, Enrique
Vance, Richard & Helen
Vieira, Angelo
Wahleithner Family
Whitehouse, Bob & Ruth
Williams, Katherine
Woodrow, Fail
Woodward, Edward
Wright, Guy & Dianne
Yin, C.C.
Youngberg, John
Organizations:
Air Force Association, Chapter 113
All Points Petroleum
Axiom Advisors & Consultants, Inc.
Rombauer Vineyards
Dowling Properties Rentals
Fairfield Host Lions
Fairfield-Suisun CofC, Military Affairs
First Northern Bank
Gilchrist Golf Cars
Heart Federal S & L
Kaiser Permanente
Kiwanis Club of Fairfield
Lockheed-Georgia Company
Order of the Daedalians, Flight 5
Sam's Club Foundation
Solano Garbage Company
Solitude Wines
Travis Credit Union
Travis Enlisted Wives Club
Travis Officers Wives Club
Vacaville Chamber of Commerce,
Military Affairs
Vacaville Rotary Club
Yin McDonalds
TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE AVIATION MUSEUM FOUNDATION
GIFT SHOP
Proceeds support the Travis AFB Aviation Museum
specializing in quality aviation and military merchandise.
10:00am - 3:00pm • (707) 424-4450
TAFBMfoundation@gmail.com
Items Available at the Gift Shop:
Art, Belt Buckles, Books, Bumper Stickers, Calendars, Caps, Cards, CDs, Coasters, Coins, Cups, DVDs, Flags, Jackets, Jewelry, Key Fobs, Magnets, Model Aircraft, Mugs, Patches, Pencils, Pens, Pins, Play Sets, Posters, Post Cards, Shirts, Shot Glasses, Toys, Tee Shirts, Videos, Wind Socks.
We also have available a few Limited Edition Aviation Prints.
DONATIONS
C-47 Donation from Duncan Miller
The Travis AFB Aviation Museum Foundation is a charitable non-profit organization recognized under code section 501 (c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Artifact Donations
If you would like to donate an artifact to the Travis Air Force Base Aviation Museum, the Curator must approve it. The museum cannot guarantee that all items will be accepted as donations. Additionally, it cannot guarantee that all accepted items would always be displayed. For more information on making a gift, please call (707) 424-8180.
Duncan Miller (middle), Board of Directors member and aviation guru extraordinaire, signs the paperwork donating his C-47 “Okie Dokie” to the Foundation while Andy Suihkonen (left), Foundation Treasurer, and Dave Fleming (right), Foundation membership #1, witness the transaction. Thank you, Duncan.