• 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

  • Turn off your lights or pay the price

    During March 2015, the revised utility allowance approved by the Air Force went into effect. As part of the Office of the Secretary of Defense mandate, privatized housing projects are required to participate in a utility billing program.This UA is reviewed monthly and updated annually by the Air

  • Financial Peace course offered at MacDill

    The Air Force stresses to its personnel that wellness in all areas of life is very important. One particular component, financial wellness, is crucial to Airmen maintaining their mission readiness.At MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, a free 12-week Financial Peace course is being offered to anyone

  • Children perform "Jungle Book" at base theater

    The Youth Programs hosted the Missoula Performing Arts "Jungle Book", August 21, 2015, in the base theater at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. The play was a five-day event which involved auditions on Monday, followed by practice throughout the week, and a performance on Friday.One week every

  • Wingman Day: A day to come together

    Team MacDill focused on Comprehensive Airman Fitness during the bi-annual Wingman Day August 17, 2015, at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.CAF is comprised of the mental, physical, social and spiritual aspects of life. During this Wingman Day, MacDill focused on the physical and social aspects.The