Jan. 30, 2024 MacDill celebrates Wingman Day MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – MacDill recently celebrated Wingman Day, an event dedicated to enhancing the well-being of its Airmen, emphasizing the importance of teamwork, camaraderie, and resilience.
Jan. 30, 2024 MacDill makes waves during Gasparilla Pirate Fest More than 30 service members assigned to MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, participated in Tampa Bay’s annual Parade of Pirates, Jan. 27, 2024.
Jan. 18, 2024 The Mentor of the Skies MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – In the high-stakes world of aircraft maintenance, few roles are as demanding or rewarding as that of a Flying Crew Chief (FCC), and at the center of this operation is Staff Sergeant Ben Kellum.
Jan. 11, 2024 Rapid Intervention Training: A Key to Excellence for MacDill Firefighters MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. The 6th Civil Engineer Squadron's fire department conducts rapid intervention training (RIT) as part of its mission to ensure the highest level of readiness and efficiency when responding to emergencies. This specialized training is a critical component in maintaining
Jan. 11, 2024 Pathway to purpose How do you find your purpose? For Air Force Master Sgt. Zachary Pletcher, 6th LRS POL quality compliance section chief, it took a journey around the world, a brush with death and an incredible amount of faith.
Dec. 21, 2023 MacDill EOD and security forces conduct integrated training Airmen assigned to the 6th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight and the 6th Security Forces Squadron survey the surrounding area during a dismounted exercise at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Dec. 14, 2023. The 6th CES EOD flight and 6th SFS conducted a four-day training
Dec. 14, 2023 SEAC Black tours MacDill AFB Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Troy E. Black toured MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Dec. 12, 2023, to better understand the issues Airmen are facing, ensuring his ability to better advocate within his position.
Dec. 12, 2023 OPSEC and the holiday season Though January is National OPSEC Awareness Month, it is imperative to understand the importance of practicing OPSEC all year. Every day is an opportunity for Airmen to refresh their understanding of what OPSEC is and how it plays a role in their day-to-day lives and the execution of their wartime
Dec. 11, 2023 Investment in our Airmen With more than 6,000 requests to move more than 4 million pounds of cargo annually, the 6th Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation flight makes training multi capable Airmen their top priority.
Dec. 7, 2023 6th CS ensures fail safe communications The 6th Communications Squadron at MacDill Air Force Base recently completed an upgrade to the base's phone network, massively upgrading the capabilities of the 6th Air Refueling Wing and reducing the risk of security breaches.