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  • Spring into Pedestrian Safety: Watch your step!

    We're fortunate. Every day 9,500 vehicles drive through MacDill Air Force Base's four gates, as the 6th Security Forces members welcome joint, coalition and civilian partners to this tremendous military installation. Most of that traffic proceeds past our largest joint partner, U.S. Central Command,

  • I am a servant...and proud of it

     Have you ever wondered why the military is called "the Service?" It is no accident. The members of the military have proven time and again that they are truly servants to their country, their community and the world. I believe this description of the Service, and servicemembers, sets the standard

  • AMC commander: 'Air Mobility Airmen continue to answer the call'

    When the President announced 30,000 more U.S. troops were needed in Afghanistan, it was no surprise that mobility Airmen would play a major role in helping make this a reality. In fact, many of you at home and abroad have already worked overtime to ensure the first wave of troops reached Afghanistan

  • Team MacDill geared up and ready for Air Fest

    MacDill's AirFest 2010 is just around the corner and Team MacDill is ready! On March 20th and 21st MacDill AFB will open its gates to Tampa Bay and host one of the largest military air shows in Florida. Flying demonstrations will feature current military aircraft, military war birds and civilian

  • Remembering the past and celebrating Women’s History

    This month we take a moment to pause and celebrate the accomplishments and impact women have had and continue to have on our history. As we take this time to reflect on the past and the strength and courage these women had, I ask you to remember they were just like you and me. "Everyday" women who

  • Planning for Success

    "Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now." It is an on-going process of allocating resources such as time, materials, and people in order to efficiently accomplish your goals. Planning allows you to successfully bridge the gap between where you are

  • Is Black History Month Still Relevant?

    The burning question that stirs the greatest amount of debate in our country in February is whether or not Black History Month is still needed or relevant? The purpose of this article is to inform all Americans the celebration of African American culture cannot be captured in 28 days. It's an

  • Why Take That Risk?

    A recent accident here at MacDill AFB reminded me just how important managing risk is to every part of our team. While responding to a night aircraft emergency, one of our fire department tankers took a corner and flipped several times before coming to rest on one of the taxiways. Thankfully, the

  • Reflections of a Graduating Military Brat

    Editor's Note: Tori Smith is the daughter of Lt Col Brian Smith, 91st Air Refueling Squadron commander at MacDill AFB. The Air Force's Year of the Family runs through July 2010.Growing up as a military kid I have experienced quite a few "lasts," but recently in my new role as a high school senior,