• MacDill delivers 'amazing' AirFest 2016 experience

    The colors red, white, and blue flew a little higher, and a lot faster, this weekend at MacDill.That's because America's Ambassadors in Blue, better known as the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, flew their patriotically-colored F-16 Fighting Falcons over crowds of more than 120,000 people at Tampa Bay

  • MacDill kicks-off AirFest with Richard "Dick" Cutshall Memorial Run

    MacDill kicked off the Tampa Bay AirFest 2016 festivities by honoring the base's very first Air Boss. More than 50 members of Team MacDill participated in the annual Richard "Dick" Cutshall AirFest Memorial Run, March 11, 2016, at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida."This event allows us to pay tribute

  • Take the pledge; be in control of your money

    The Airman & Family Readiness Center (A&FRC) partnered with other financial organizations at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, during Military Saves Week, Feb. 22 - 26, 2016, to spread awareness about the importance of financial security."Our office is the focal point for financial education at

  • MacDill Celebrates Retiree Appreciation Day

    Team MacDill celebrated Retiree Appreciation Day on Feb. 11, 2016, with services and events scheduled throughout the day at of MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.Retiree Appreciation Day is about giving back to those who have served and continue to serve the military as volunteers."We are the greatest

  • CMSAF Cody visits MacDill

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody spent time with Airmen during his visit to MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 22, 2016.Cody began his visit with an Airmen's Call where more than 400 Airmen had the chance to address their questions and concerns on current Air Force topics, ranging

  • Media flight tops off Thunderbirds

    Projecting air power around the world is only possible with the aid of aerial refueling. Sometimes that capability is used for something a little less tactical. In this case, a sky-high date with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds.On Feb. 19, 2016, a KC-135 Stratotanker crew from MacDill Air Force

  • MacDill names Military Youth of the Year 2016

    Each year, a member of the youth center between the ages of 14 and 18 is selected as the Military Youth of the Year at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. That youth embodies the values of leadership, service, academic excellence, and a heathy lifestyle.On Feb. 16, 2016, after an application process

  • MacDill prepared for the worst-case scenario

    The epigram "hope for the best, prepare for the worst" is precisely why MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, orchestrated two major accident response exercises (MARE), Feb. 8 and Feb. 9, 2016.    The 6th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) simulated an aircraft crash and an active-shooter scenario to test how

  • **SINKHOLE**

    Due to the sinkhole at the intersection of Interbay Boulevard and Bayshore Boulevard, the Bayshore gate will remain closed throughout the weekend.For updates on the sinkhole and gate information, go to our Facebook page.

  • “AGE”-ing facility receives much needed upgrades

    Maintenance professionals at aerospace ground equipment, or "AGE" for short, maintain and repair equipment that supplies electricity, hydraulic pressure and air pressure to MacDill's KC-135 Stratotankers. Throughout 75 years of dedicated excellence, the AGE maintainers have overcome and adapted to