News

Oct. 7, 2016
MacDill maintains safety with F-4 teardown

Contractors started a two-week tear down process of the F-4 Phantom display at the Memorial Air Park on MacDill Air Force Base, Florida Sept. 26, 2016.
Oct. 7, 2016
Hurricane Matthew no match for MacDill relief mission

In response to Hurricane Matthew, the 6th Force Support Squadron (FSS) at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, wasted little time springing into action to provide comfort and support to those displaced by the storm.
Oct. 4, 2016
Poverty, family values push MacDill Airman to succeed

No television. No phone. No computer. Add in a lack of regular electricity and running water, then ask yourself “could I survive?” One MacDill Airman has lived to tell the tale and has gone on to excel.
Oct. 3, 2016
MacDill Airmen strengthen resiliency during Wingman Day

Members from the 6th Air Mobility Wing participate in Wingman Day at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Sept. 26, 2016. Wingman Day focused on the four pillars of Comprehensive Airman Fitness, which includes physical, mental, spiritual, and social pillars of health. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman
Sept. 28, 2016
“Show some love” for the Combined Federal Campaign

The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) season officially kicked off at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 21, and will run until Nov. 2.
Sept. 19, 2016
MacDill uses Emergency Management exercise to maintain readiness

On Sept. 13, 2016, personnel from various 6th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) agencies around MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, participated in an Emergency Management Exercise. The exercise simulated a fuel spill that resulted from a vehicle accident.
Sept. 16, 2016
MacDill’s golf ball had its final round

One of MacDill’s popular landmarks will soon be no more. “Turn left at the golf ball,” won’t be said after Sept. 21, 2016. That’s because the radome, which is a satellite covering affectionately referred to as the “golf ball” by base populous, began permanent deconstruction Sept. 12, 2016.
Sept. 16, 2016
MacDill Airmen carry the flag to honor POW/MIA

The MacDill Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA), chapter 552, hosted an annual POW/MIA Run/Walk, Sept. 16, 2016, at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.
Sept. 15, 2016
69 years and counting: Team MacDill celebrates AF birthday

The sound of joyous laughter and clinking glasses rang out in the upper level of the Hilton Downtown Tampa. The reason for these echoes of merriment? None other than the 2016 Air Force Ball.
Sept. 14, 2016
Kuwait Rest and Recovery Center renamed in honor of MacDill Airman

A fallen Airman’s memory will forever live on as the American Red Cross will rename a center in his honor.