• MacDill holds Memorial Day ceremony in honor of fallen

    A gaggle of Airmen solemnly stood watch as a detail of four marched to position themselves at the base of the flagpole. In silence, each member of the flag detail waited attentively for the sound of the National Anthem to signal they could lower the flag and begin rendering honors.Although this is

  • Have a plan for hurricane season

    With the month of June just around the corner, this is the time to ensure that members of MacDill are ready to take on hurricane season, which begins June 1 and lasts through November 30.

  • Don’t let allergies get you down, stay prepared year-round

    Many people assume that spring and summertime are the only times for allergies. While this may be true in the Northern states, in Florida, allergies occur year-round due to the warmer temperatures. According to the American Academy of Allergy, approximately 36 million Americans suffer from

  • MacDill hosts Gladiator Assault Challenge

    The 6th Air Mobility Wing hosted a Gladiator Assault Challenge that tested participants on endurance, speed, strength and agility at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, May 19, 2017.

  • Air Force selects 2017 triathlon team

    The Air Force recently selected the 2017 Air Force Triathlon Team that will represent the service at the 2017 Armed Forces Triathlon Championship June 7-11 at Naval Base Ventura County, California.If nominated at the championship, members will advance to compete at the Conseil International du Sport

  • MacDill celebrates National Police Week

    MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Airmen from the 6th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) celebrated National Police Week at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., May 15-21, 2017. MacDill hosted several events to commemorate the contributions and sacrifices of law enforcement officials around the world. (U.S. Air

  • Lt. Dan Band visits MacDill

    Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band visited MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., for the first time April 29, 2017. The band performed a free concert during their tour of military installations around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adam R. Shanks)

  • MacDill Control Tower named best in AMC

    MacDill’s Air Traffic Controllers won Air Mobility Command’s 2016 Air Traffic Control Facility of the Year Award March 8, 2017, at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla.