• Bayshore gate reopened

    The fourth phase of a five-part construction plan to increase force protection and improve the traffic flow on and around Bayshore Boulevard has been completed, reopening the Bayshore Boulevard gate to standard operating hours Nov. 23, 2015.Phase 4 of the Bayshore Boulevard construction was

  • Servicemembers mentor thousands of local students

    Airmen stationed at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, and Coastguardsmen with the Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg, Florida, came together to mentor school-aged children for the 2nd Annual Great American Teach-In -- Tour Across Pinellas Nov. 18, 2015.The Great American Teach-In is part of Pinellas

  • JEC hosts first ever talent show

    More than 30 Airmen came out to support the Junior Enlisted Council's first ever Talent Show, Nov. 13, 2015, at Boomers on MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.The event showcased the talents of seven members of team MacDill. The performances included musical arrangements, vocals, animation break dance,

  • Be an everyday hero

    The Combined Federal Campaign is back again this year with the slogan "Be an everyday hero." The campaign will last until December 15, 2015.So what is the Combined Federal Campaign, how do you contribute, and where exactly is your money going when you do decide to contribute?The Combined Federal

  • CENTCOM holds annual family picnic

    Music and laughter filled the air Oct. 26 during the U.S. Central Command Annual Family Picnic at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla.The annual event provides CENTCOM personnel and their families the opportunity to come out and enjoy food, family games, raffles, fun, and prizes."The purpose of the annual

  • A splash of training builds K-9 confidence

    On October 15, 2015, more than 20 dog team duos, two of which were 6th Security Forces military working dogs, ran through three exercises involving the dogs jumping into deep bodies of water and swimming to apprehend a decoy suspect at a water park in Tampa, Florida."Being a Florida-based dog team

  • Coming soon: MilitaryChildcare.com

    The MilitaryChildcare.com program will go live at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, on Oct. 21, 2015. MacDill is one of eight bases to be a part of the second phase of the Air Force wide program initiative.MilitaryChildCare.com (MCC) is a Department of Defense website for military families seeking

  • MacDill exudes confidence: Yesterday, today and tomorrow

    For one night the Hilton became a sea of blue with splashes of color; a place where more than 1,000 Airmen and other guests came together to celebrate the United States Air Force.On Friday, Oct. 2, 2015, men and women from MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, put on their semi-formal and mess dress

  • MPS bounces back

    The 6th Force Support Squadron military personnel section main facility, building 373, experienced flood damage August 10, 2015, at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. As a result, the personnel and Airmen have been in a bit of a transition.This unfortunate event has had the MPS displaced, but the hope

  • Walk your buns off for a cause

    Go Pink "Walk Your Buns Off" Pedometer 4-week Challenge is scheduled to get people moving and promote breast cancer awareness at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 5- Nov. 1.Anyone with base access can participate, including retired military, civilian personnel and dependents.Registration for the