• MacDill Airman ‘well deserving’ of Airman of the Year nomination

    Actions speak for themselves, but just in case they don't, being nominated for Airman of the Year in Air Mobility Command says plenty.Senior Airman Kristina Zacherl, an air traffic controller at MacDill has had a way of standing out since she began work at the tower three years ago. The staff

  • Commisary Reset Improves Shopping Experience

    The MacDill Commissary will close at 2 p.m. on April 3 and re-open on April 6 while it undergoes a "reset" as part of the Defense Commissary Agency's ongoing  effort to enhance the shopping experience."We hate to inconvenience our customers with the closure, but this is something we'll all

  • Congratulations to our Senior Master Sergeant selects!

    Congratulations to our Senior Master Sergeant selects! Their selection is a result of hard work, dedication, good leadership, and support from fellow Airmen.John D. Beal, 911th Air Refueling SquadronDwight D Booker, 6th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronGlenn B. Branch, 6th Medical Support

  • CGOs gaining professional development strategies for an evolving force

    "Our nation requires intelligent, assertive, well-rounded young men and women as leaders and defenders of freedom," said Brig. Gen. Richard Clark. Many company grade officers are feeling the pressure of force shaping and learning to lead Airmen in fiscally constrained environments. The 2011 CGO

  • MacDill’s Air Force Assistance Fund kicks off

    The Air Force Assistance Fund was established to provide for an annual effort to raise funds for the charitable affiliates that provide support to the Air Force family ... basically, it's Air Force members helping Air Force families in need. The charitable organizations supported are the Air Force

  • National Prayer Luncheon set

    The MacDill Air Force Base 2011 National Prayer Luncheon is scheduled for March 10 at the Surf's Edge Club from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets for the luncheon are $7 each. Tickets can be obtained from first sergeants, unit chaplains, or at the base chapel.National Prayer Luncheon's roots can be

  • 310th Airlift Squadron spouse orientation a success

    On Feb. 19, 24 spouses from across the 6th Air Mobility Wing participated in an orientation with the 310th Airlift Squadron. The day's activities began with a welcome by Lt. Col. .Jason Wolf, commander, and Master Sgt. Dave Folkerts, superintendent. They, along with the Mission Development flight

  • FORCE: supporting the Air Force global mission

    MacDill Air Force Base is host to 39 mission partners. One of those partners, 49th Material Maintenance Support Squadron/Operating Location A, maintains and postures war readiness material assets, while training Airmen from all major commands.Based out of Holloman AFB, New Mexico, Operating Location

  • Yes, MacDill has a base curfew

    All unsupervised family members and guests under the age of 16 will not loiter, play, drive, walk, or wander on any part of MacDill Air Force Base, including military housing areas after hours. These regulations apply between the hours of:- 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., Sunday through Thursday nights- Midnight

  • Rolling Thunder Rolls in Holiday Cheer

    December 17, 2010, families at MacDill received an outpouring of gifts as a result of the commitment and generosity of "Elves" working in honor of the American Ex PoWs. The Florida Chapter eleven of the Rolling Thunder has assumed the responsibility of continuing a 17 year tradition of hosting a