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March 30, 2018
MacDill and community conserve shoreline

Members of MacDill and the local community help build the shoreline of MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, March 30, 2018.
Oct. 20, 2017
MacDill vehicle operators assist in Hurricane Maria relief effort

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – The vehicle operators assigned to the 6th Logistics Readiness Squadron at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, needed all hands on deck when Hurricane Maria targeted the Caribbean.
Sept. 7, 2017
MacDill AFB clinic hours during Hurricane Irma

MACDILL PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTTRICARE Beneficiaries Seeking Health Care during Natural Disasters (Hurricanes) & 6 MDG Clinic Hours of Operation/Closures6 MDG/CDCapt. Todd Loebs, 813-827-95227, 8 & 11 Sep 2017Disasters bring enough uncertainty, but you can stay up-to-date with critical
June 2, 2017
MacDill holds Memorial Day ceremony in honor of fallen

A gaggle of Airmen solemnly stood watch as a detail of four marched to position themselves at the base of the flagpole. In silence, each member of the flag detail waited attentively for the sound of the National Anthem to signal they could lower the flag and begin rendering honors.Although this is
Feb. 1, 2017
Team MacDill and Tampa Bay Rays continue longstanding partnership

As part of the player development program, members of the Tampa Bay Rays baseball organization visited MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, on Jan. 18, 2017.
Dec. 19, 2016
Wreaths Across America: MacDill Airmen, families remember fallen heroes

Across America, families, veterans, and service members dedicated time to remember fallen service members at a Wreaths Across America event Dec. 17, 2016.
Dec. 8, 2016
Pearl Harbor: Remembering the fallen 75 years later

On Dec. 7, 1941, the Japanese attacked the Pearl Harbor naval base in Honolulu, Hawaii, destroying 20 naval vessels and more than 300 planes. More than 2,000 American soldiers and sailors lost their lives, with another 1,000 being wounded. As a result, it became known as “A date which will live in
Dec. 7, 2016
Team MacDill mentors Sarasota emergency response leaders

The partnerships established outside of an organization can strengthen it just as much as those within. To further extend its reach into the community, Team MacDill hosted members of the Sarasota County Emergency Services (EMS) team to share its command post and emergency services operations
Nov. 18, 2016
Don’t be a turkey, stay safe this Thanksgiving

Although a delicious tradition, deep-frying a turkey on Thanksgiving can be risky. While some people rave about this tasty creation, the use of turkey fryers can be unsafe when used irresponsibly.
Oct. 27, 2016
MacDill hosts second annual breast cancer awareness walk

Members of Team MacDill united to participate in the second annual Walkin’ Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Walk at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 25, 2016.The event featured a two-mile walk in support of breast cancer awareness, as well as more than 20 health-related booths in the Short Fitness