• MacDill AFB begins use of Unmanned Aerial Systems

    In collaboration with the Department of Defense and the Federal Aviation Administration, the 6th Air Refueling Wing has begun integrating Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), becoming a Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) enabled airspace as a means for the FAA to work more

  • Building our Warrior Heart culture

    On Jan. 28, 2022, Gen. Mike Minihan, commander for Air Mobility Command, posted a tweet with four simple words: Warrior Heart. No Stigma., along with a screen shot of a mental health appointment on his calendar. From that moment on, Warrior Heart became the mantra for a culture focused on fine

  • Like father, like son

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Mike Vilven, 91st Air Refueling Squadron commander, and his son pose for a photo in front of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, April 4, 2023. April is the Month of the Military Child and is dedicated to

  • Faces of freedom

    Airmen assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing pose for a photo on the flight line at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, April 12, 2023. The 6th ARW is responsible for carrying out 24/7 global aerial refueling, delivering hope and projecting lethality anytime and anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by

  • MacDill welcomes home heroes

    Airmen with the 6th Aur Refueling Wing greet friends returning from deployment at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, April 6, 2023. The Airmen had just returned from a deployment in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lauren Cobin)