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  • The patrol that never ends

    "MacDill is the only base with a twenty-four-seven, three-sixty-five marine patrol," said Staff Sgt. Christina Ryder, a crew leader with the 6th Security Forces Squadron marine patrol. "Ever since 9/11 we've had a constant patrol in these waters." In the 12 years since 9/11, there has not ceased to

  • USSOCOM Airman receives Frank M. Megna Award of Excellence

    "Winning an award of this magnitude is surreal," said Master Sgt. Robert Cook, United States Special Operations Command protective service operations superintendent.Recently, Cook was awarded the Frank M. Megna Award of Excellence by the Tampa Chamber of Commerce.The Frank M. Megna Award of

  • Through Airmen's Eyes: The jumpsuit gun wielder

    For Airman 1st Class Eric Martinez from the 6th Maintenance Squadron, a pearl white jumpsuit, a futuristic facemask and a high pressure chrome finished gun--are all perks of the job.Martinez is an aircraft structural maintenance technician whose most recent tasking was to throw a fresh coat of

  • Military spouse “pays it forward”

    Working embassy duty in some of the most remote areas of the world, with top brass relying on your expert assertiveness may be thrilling and career broadening, but with the increased responsibility comes increased stress. For Jane Kordish, former U.S. Army interpreter and translator, this fact was

  • Sibling volunteer duo reunites at MacDill

    "At first I volunteered because it was required by my school. Then once I started doing it, I really enjoyed the workplace atmosphere as I got a taste of the military lifestyle," said Private First Class Michael Dempsey, ex-student volunteer at the 6th Medical Group.After graduating last year from

  • Air Force Triathlon Team standout—Leader on and off the course

    "More than anything, a healthy mindset, progressive thinking, and the thought of continual self-improvement are what always keep me going. I'm continuously eager to learn and I'm yearning to set new standards."These are well-anchored, self-driven thoughts motivating one of MacDill's finest--Staff

  • Two ingenious craftsmen coengineer one-of-a-kind cost-saver

    As two of MacDill's aircraft metals technicians pondered the awkward, lengthy four-part paint process of the KC-135's main landing wheel, it happened; it was a "eureka moment"... a sudden, unexpected, triumphant discovery that only occurs on rare occasions. Doing as seasoned Air Force metals

  • MacDill's veterinarians care to TSA K-9

    "The job that these dogs do is so incredibly important because people's safety is on the line, and we take great pride in keeping these dogs healthy," said Army Spc. Caleb Jefferson, an animal care specialist with the Veterinary Treatment Facility on MacDill Air Force Base, Fla.When it comes to

  • GSL, patient safety just got safer

    "You can't put a price on safety," said Maj. Crystal Price, 6th Medical Support Squadron officer in charge of pharmacy operations.The Global Script Locator (GSL) system has already more than made up for its incurred cost by increasing efficiency and reducing patient hand out errors (rated the most

  • Aircraft and wildlife: BASH works to ensure the twain shall never meet

    How does one woman, her dog, and a few environmental tricks-of-the-trade save lives and millions of dollars, all while ensuring the safety of MacDill Air Force Base's missions of air refueling and distinguished visitor transportation? ...Strategically and uniquely through the Bird/Wildlife Aircraft