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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.
Sept. 13, 2016
Bridging the Gap: Honorary commanders visit MacDill

The 6th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) collaborated with the 927th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) to host its second honorary-commanders’ immersion, Sept. 9, 2016, at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.
Sept. 9, 2016
Never Forget: Team MacDill hosts 9/11 Memorial 5K

Team MacDill hosted a 9/11 Memorial 5K Run Sept. 9, 2016 at the Short Fitness Center at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. Approximately 180 personnel participated in the run dedicated to remembering the lives lost in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Sept. 9, 2016
MacDill Run Club improves fitness, builds bonds

“I started the run club to provide military members with an environment to strengthen bonds and an opportunity to beat their personal bests by running with a group,” said Airman 1st Class (A1C) Christian Cardwell, an executive administrative assistant with the 6th Mission Support Group and creator
Sept. 1, 2016
Where the rubber meets the road: Airfield systems supports MacDill’s tanker mission

Airfield systems technicians maintain complex, often aged, systems to ensure KC-135 Stratotanker pilots are able to take off, complete their mission, and land safely back home at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.
Aug. 29, 2016
Team MacDill practices lightning safety

“There is lightning within in five nautical miles.” Military members working or living on MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), Florida, often hear this automated message through their work computers or the giant voice when a storm occurs.