• Zika virus questions and answers

    With Mobility Airmen working around the globe, the Air Mobility Command Surgeon General has issued answers to common Zika-related questions. For more information about the Zika virus please visit the CDC's website http://www.cdc.gov/zika/.Q: What is the Zika virus?A: The Zika virus is part of the

  • Coast Guard storms the bay

    U.S. Coast Guard Port Security Unit (PSU) 307 endured frigid weather conditions to conduct a field training exercise at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 6, 2016.The PSU 307, from Air Station Clearwater, Fla., is a Reserve unit that provides sustained force protection and port security anywhere

  • Motorcycle mentorship ride

    When motorcyclists gather, they typically have one thing in mind - to ride. To come together and collectively rattle the earth as they take to the open road together.Current and retired Service members embarked on a mentorship ride promoting military motorcycle regulations and requirements at

  • Munitions Airman sets standards of excellence

    Staff Sgt. Robert Singleton, the NCO in charge of munitions operations with the 6th Maintenance Squadron (MXS), received the 2015 Air Mobility Command (AMC) Munitions Maintenance Technician Supervisor award on Jan. 8, 2016 at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.The AMC Munitions Maintenance Technician

  • HAWC hosting pedometer challenge in February

    Starting Feb. 15, the Health and Wellness Center (HAWC) is hosting the "Walk Your Booty Off" pedometer challenge at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.The challenge is open to everyone and upon registration participants will receive a tracker, New You diet instructions and a pedometer."The purpose of

  • Non-lethal weapons capability demonstrated on MacDill

    The Department of Defense (DoD) Non-Lethal Weapons Program has developed technology capable of supporting the operational needs of the U.S. Armed Forces without harming non-combatants and limiting collateral damage. A two-day demonstration of the Active Denial System (ADS) was held on Jan. 27 - 28

  • Training brings Airmen to tears

    Five Airmen with the 6th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) completed oleoresin capsicum (OC) training during a Less Than Lethal Certification Course at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Jan. 28, 2016.The training provides Airmen with a firsthand experience where they can learn how to handle themselves

  • United in mission-BSC appreciation week

    Recently, 171 officers, enlisted personnel and civilians of the Biomedical Science Corps (BSC) were recognized for their hard work and dedication to the 6th Air Mobility Wing, and its 38 mission partners at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.To commemorate the anniversary, Jan. 25-29, and recognize the

  • New gate wait app for MacDill

    Team MacDill, want a better way to plan your daily commute to work?There is an app for that!The Via511 app is now available to all MacDill personnel.On the app, each gate is listed with an estimated travel time from Gandy Boulevard to each gate and the amount of time passed since the last vehicle

  • FVAP: making voting simple

    With primaries quickly approaching and presidential elections soon to follow, the topic of voting may be on the minds of many who are away from home. For service members, and their families, voting can be a perplexing task, but with the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) it does not have to