• 6th MDG holds first honorary commander immersion tour

    For the first time during their tenure, the honorary commanders for the 6th Air Mobility Wing and 927th Air Refueling Wing were invited to attend an immersion tour on Dec. 18, 2015, at the 6th Medical Group at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.After a mission brief from Col. Daniel Tulley, commander

  • Lending a hand, one tree at a time

    Over 20 service members and civilians from various squadrons planted 60 Buttonwood trees, 15 Longleaf pine trees, and over 800 plugs of native grasses during the MacDill Arbor Day event Dec. 18, 2015, at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida."The MacDill Arbor Day event is conducted every year to remind

  • Rachel Platten visits MacDill AFB

    Rachel Platten, singer and songwriter of "Fight Song," visited MacDill Air Force Base, Florida on Dec. 14, 2015, as part of her "Stand by the Troops" holiday season campaign."Men and women of the military give so much every day," stated Platten. "This is my way of giving back."During her tour,

  • 6th OSS best in AMC

    The 6th Operations Support Squadron outperformed 81 different units worldwide to receive the Air Mobility Command 2015 Fuel Efficiency Operations Team of the Year award, Dec. 3, 2015, during the AMC Phoenix Rally 2015.The award was presented to Col. Daniel Tulley, commander of the 6th Air Mobility

  • Operation Cookie Drop 2015

    The Operation Cookie Drop 2015 brought the sweet taste of home to dorm residents at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Dec. 8, 2015."The cookie drop was officially sponsored by the MacDill Officer's Spouses' Club and the MacDill Enlisted Spouses Club," said Holly Tulley, a member of the MOSC.

  • Team MacDill constructs new oyster reef habitat

    Members of Team MacDill and the local community gathered at the base Marina to participate in an oyster reef building on MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Dec. 10-11, 2015.On day one the volunteers worked through mud, sand and heat to gather 14 tons of fossilized shells. The shells were then placed

  • Rise of the drones

    Are you thinking of buying a drone for the holidays?  You may want to rethink this gift idea. As drones increase in popularity and decrease in price, it may be tempting to purchase a drone as a gift for the holiday season. While it may be fun to own a drone, drones are not allowed to operate on

  • Holiday safety tips for recreational vehicle residents

    MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, is home to a 440 site campground frequented by travelers countrywide. During the winter months, the camp is filled with Northerners escaping the cold weather, known as snowbirds.Throughout the holiday season, park patrons enjoy decorating their recreational vehicles,

  • Senior leaders stress safety this holiday season

    Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James, Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody recently issued a tri-signature letter to all Airmen, asking them to stay safe during the holidays."Think through every plan and have a backup

  • Airmen in dorms receive Thanksgiving meal

    The first-term, unaccompanied Airmen at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, were invited to a Thanksgiving lunch hosted by Team MacDill leadership to share in fellowship and a holiday meal Nov. 17, 2015.Many Airmen may not have the opportunity to go home to celebrate Thanksgiving due to their work