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JCSE 44TH ANNUAL MATTAR RELAY RACE

The Joint Communications Support Element (JCSE) proudly invites you to participate in the 44th Annual George G. Matter Relay Race, honoring the memory of three fallen members—Lt Col George Mattar, Commander, Maj. Ralph Herman, Operations Officer, and Sergeant Major James Dixon, Operations Sergeant Major—who tragically lost their lives on January 13, 1982, in the crash of Florida Airlines Flight 90 at the 14th Street Bridge in Washington, D.C. This annual event commemorates their service and sacrifice. Join us to honor our heroes, foster camaraderie, and celebrate the spirit of teamwork. To register your team, contact the POC below.

  • DATE/TIME: January 9, 2026, 0730-1000
  • LOCATION: JCSE Compound, 8532 Marina Bay Dr, Tampa, FL 33621
  • POC: Jeff Dyal, phone: 813-828-0688, jeffery.c.dyal.civ@mail.mil

ACTIVATE NEW TRICARE PRESCRIPTIONS WITH Q-ANYWHERE AT ALL MACDILL PHARMACIES

Q-Anywhere is LIVE NOW at all 6th Medical Group Pharmacies. To use Q-Anywhere, the patient can text “Get in line” to 1-833-224-5302 or visit https://cxmlink.com/MTF6031 to start a virtual ticket. Simply follow the prompts to activate your prescriptions. A few things to consider about Q-Anywhere include: (1) Main Clinic Pharmacy services are limited to patients who are assigned to a provider at the 6th Medical Group (2) Sabal Park Pharmacy services are limited to patients who are assigned to a provider at the Sabal Park Clinic (3) Prescriptions activated at the Drive-Thru Pharmacy will be available two duty days after the date requested at 8 a.m. (4) Refills are not requested through Q-Anywhere (please utilize refill line)

MACDILL AFB CHAPEL COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY

The MacDill AFB Chapel has non-perishable food items available to all with base access Monday to Thursday 0900-1500 and Friday 0900-1200. (*Subject to change).

  • DATE/TIME: Monday to Thursday 0900-1500 and Friday 0900-1200. (*Subject to change).
  • LOCATION: MacDill AFB Chapel, Bldg. 355, 2204 Administration Ave MacDill AFB, FL 33621
  • POC: MacDill AFB Chapel, 813-828-3621, 6ARW.HCAdmin@us.af.mil.

STAY HEALTHY THIS FLU SEASON: GET YOUR FLU SHOT TODAY!

Protect yourself and your community from the flu this season. The flu vaccine is safe and effective. Talk to your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns through the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal or by calling the Appointment Line at 813-827-2273. The annual flu vaccine is now available for:

  • Active-Duty Service Members
  • Retirees
  • Dependents
  • All TRICARE Beneficiaries ages 6 months and older
  • DATE/TIME: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Training days, 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Walk-ins are welcome during the listed hours.)
  • LOCATION: Immunizations Clinic inside MacDill Main Clinic
  • POC: Immunizations Clinic, 813-827-9371

MACDILL AFB GIFT WRAPPING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The MacDill Exchange is looking for some gift wrappers for this holiday season.

  • DATE/TIME: From 28 November 2025 to 24 December 2025, (multiple time slots)
  • LOCATION: Base Exchange
  • POC: Jeanette Devins, (813) 840-2143, devinsj@aafes.com

MACDILL AFB WINTER WONDERLAND FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Help us spread some holiday cheer! We’re requesting volunteers to support our upcoming Winter Wonderland Festival. From set up and decorating to helping with games, crafts and family fun! If you’re ready to make spirits bright and spread some holiday cheer, let’s come together and make this year’s Winter Wonderland Festival an unforgettable and magical event for our base community!

DRONE AWARENESS/SAFETY

Drones are not allowed on, or within 5 miles of, MacDill AFB. They can pose a variety of security dangers including espionage, smuggling, hacking, dangerous payload, and more. If you see a drone on MacDill AFB, observe it from a safe location and report it to Security Forces (813) 828-3322 immediately. For your safety, DO NOT approach drones. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) uses the DRONE acronym for their recommended procedures:

  • Detect. Direct attention outward and upward. Attempt to locate and identify individuals operating the drone.
  • Report incident to Security Forces on-base or the FAA Regional Operations Center (ROC) off-base.
    • Security Forces: (813) 828-3322
    • Florida is in the East ROC: (404) 305-5180, 9-ESA-ROC@faa.gov
  • Observe drone and maintain visibility of the device.
  • Notice features: identify type of device (fixed wing/multirotor), its size, shape, color, and payload.
  • Execute appropriate police action.
  • MacDill AFB No Drone Zone: https://media.defense.gov/2023/Oct/11/2003317561/-1/-1/0/231011-Z-PQ017-1001.JPG
  • If you see something, say something!
  • Submit a tip: https://www.osi.af.mil/Submit-a-Tip/