Nov. 7, 2016 B-17 pilot posthumously awarded Silver Star at MacDill 2nd Lt. John G. Caraberis was posthumously awarded the Silver Star Medal for his courageous acts during his time as an Army Air Corps B-17 Flying Fortress pilot during World War II at MacDill Air Force Base Fla., Nov. 4, 2016. The Silver Star Medal is the third-highest military combat decoration
Nov. 7, 2016 MacDill runway construction on schedule Airfield construction is well underway at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. The construction started Oct. 20, 2016, to prevent foreign objects and debris (FOD) issues that could have placed aircrews and aircraft at risk.
Nov. 7, 2016 Honoring our war veterans: Community gathers to give war veterans proper homecoming Members of the Tampa Bay community including service members from MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, welcomed home more than 70 veterans who served in either WWII, the Korean War or the Vietnam War, Nov. 1, 2016.
Oct. 31, 2016 AF takes initial steps to reduce training unrelated to primary missions Today, Air Force officials announced plans to reduce training not related to Airmen’s primary jobs to address concerns that excessive and non-mission related demands are impacting Airmen’s ability to focus on and accomplish their core duties.
Oct. 28, 2016 6th LRS relocates to one-stop shop Multiple sections within the 6th Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) will relocate from buildings 48 and 52 to building 49, Oct. 24-28, 2016, at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.
Oct. 28, 2016 MacDill defenders ride in style The 6th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) received six new Dodge Chargers in July, with the first vehicle being patrol ready in September.
Oct. 27, 2016 MacDill hosts second annual breast cancer awareness walk Members of Team MacDill united to participate in the second annual Walkin’ Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Walk at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 25, 2016.The event featured a two-mile walk in support of breast cancer awareness, as well as more than 20 health-related booths in the Short Fitness
Oct. 27, 2016 Cover your dome, so you make it home For Team MacDill, the safety of the children who live, play and attend school on MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, is a top priority. Therefore, regulations are in place to ensure their safety remains uncompromised.
Oct. 25, 2016 JCSE provides humanitarian support to Haiti after Hurricane Matthew A team from the Joint Communications Support Element (JCSE) at MacDill Airforce Base, Florida, deployed Oct. 7, 2016, to provide humanitarian support and aid the disaster relief mission in areas of Haiti affected by Hurricane Matthew.
Oct. 21, 2016 MacDill’s temporary lodging facilities undergo renovations On Aug. 15, 2016, the 6th Force Support Squadron (FSS) began renovations on the temporary lodging facilities (TLF). Renovations include adding new flooring, paint and furniture to 50 rooms here at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.