• Base, community partner to honor the fallen

    In 2010, families from MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, started a project, called the Living Memorial Project, to honor service members in the Tampa Bay area who died in the line of duty during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.

  • Airman’s heroic act prevents fiery death

    As his bare feet touched the cold morning floor, a chill ran up his spine. Sitting up on the edge of his bed, he sighed. His eyes turned to the screaming alarm clock on the bedside table -- 4:15 a.m.

  • 4th annual Maj. Raymond Estelle 5k

    The 6th Communications Squadron hosted the 4th annual 5k and weight lifting competition to honor the fallen Maj. Raymond Estelle at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Jan 13, 2017. The event was held to honor Estelle who was passionate about fitness and weight lifting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st

  • MacDill crew chiefs keep KC-135s flying

    The 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and the 927th AMXS at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, held an induction ceremony to honor 48 crew chiefs selected as dedicated crew chiefs and assistant DCCs Jan. 6, 2017.

  • Drivers beware: Red light scam targeting Florida drivers

    The following article was published by FloridaBar.org, which stated that drivers should watch out for an email scam targeting Floridians. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, the email falsely states drivers owe money for red-light citations.

  • New DoD program provides support to service members, their families

    On Oct. 21, 2016, the Department of Defense launched a new call and outreach center called the “BeThere” Peer Assistance Line, which offers confidential peer support to active duty service members, National Guardsmen, reservists and family members through 24/7 chat, phone and text.

  • MacDill KC-135s conclude temporary relocation at JB Charleston

    After the completion of runway repairs at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, the last KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft temporarily operating from here returned home Dec. 20. The first of four steady-state KC-135s arrived at Joint Base Charleston on Oct. 14 along with nearly 90 Airmen from MacDill to