MacDill unveils shiny new dormitories

Members of the 6th Air Refueling Wing cut a ribbon during a dormitory reopening ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, June 1, 2023. The new dormitory building was fitted with new upgrades such as a mini mall, personal bathrooms, new furniture, bigger beds and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by

Mental Health Awareness Month: A deliberate pause for compassion and understanding

Imagine a world where mental health is as openly discussed as physical health, where compassion and understanding are extended to those working through some of their toughest times.Mental Health Awareness Month, not only serves to educate on the subject of mental health, but also aims to eliminate

No days off: an honor guard’s commitment

The 6th Air Refueling Wing honor guard is composed of select Airmen brought together under a common goal: to pay homage to their fellow Airmen with dignity and respect for their honorable and faithful service.

Exploring community collaborations and extending outreach – MacDill hosts local Military Advisory Committee

Endorsing community collaborations and extending outreach, MacDill Air Force Base hosted the Tampa Bay Military Advisory Committee, led by the Tampa Bay Chamber, for a base tour and the signing of a proclamation May 18, 2023.With a shared vision for strengthening their longstanding partnership, the

Coastal Defense Unleashed: Operation Neptune's Storm unites military and local law enforcement in Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay witnessed an impressive display of maritime power as Operation Neptune’s Storm, a large-scale joint maritime demonstration led by the 6th Security Forces Squadron Marine Patrol Unit, took place in Hillsborough Bay, May 17, 2023.As one of the few Air Force installations with a marine patrol

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2022 MacDill AFB Annual Drinking Water Quality Report

To ensure public safety the Florida Governmental Utility Authority (FGUA) regularly monitors and samples for contaminants within our distribution system here at MacDill AFB under the direction of Florida Department of Health.

Strengthening military communities – Nashville leaders tour MacDill

In an effort to expand outreach and community partnerships, MacDill Air Force Base hosted nearly 40 members of the Nashville Chamber of Commerce for a base tour May 4, 2023.Business leaders, program managers, and other influential members of the Nashville community met here for a leadership study

Imaging specialists look beyond the skin

Three Airmen assigned to the 6th Medical Group, are looking beyond the skin to provide care for nearly 2,500 patients annually.Diagnostic imaging specialists are medical professionals that use imaging equipment and soundwaves to form images of many parts of the body, known as ultrasounds. They are

MacDill AFB welcomes more than 700 students for Military Career Day

The 6th Air Refueling Wing, in collaboration with U.S. Special Operations Command and Air Force Recruiting Service, Detachment 1, hosted Military Career Day April 28, 2023.