Coastal Defense Unleashed: Operation Neptune's Storm unites military and local law enforcement in Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay witnessed an impressive display of maritime power as Operation Neptune’s Storm, a large-scale joint maritime demonstration led by the 6th Security Forces Squadron Marine Patrol Unit, took place in Hillsborough Bay, May 17, 2023.As one of the few Air Force installations with a marine patrol

MacDill Defenders knock it out of the park.

2022 MacDill AFB Annual Drinking Water Quality Report

To ensure public safety the Florida Governmental Utility Authority (FGUA) regularly monitors and samples for contaminants within our distribution system here at MacDill AFB under the direction of Florida Department of Health.

Strengthening military communities – Nashville leaders tour MacDill

In an effort to expand outreach and community partnerships, MacDill Air Force Base hosted nearly 40 members of the Nashville Chamber of Commerce for a base tour May 4, 2023.Business leaders, program managers, and other influential members of the Nashville community met here for a leadership study

Imaging specialists look beyond the skin

Three Airmen assigned to the 6th Medical Group, are looking beyond the skin to provide care for nearly 2,500 patients annually.Diagnostic imaging specialists are medical professionals that use imaging equipment and soundwaves to form images of many parts of the body, known as ultrasounds. They are

MacDill AFB welcomes more than 700 students for Military Career Day

The 6th Air Refueling Wing, in collaboration with U.S. Special Operations Command and Air Force Recruiting Service, Detachment 1, hosted Military Career Day April 28, 2023.

MacDill Bolt Cell wins General Larry O. Spencer award

The MacDill Bolt Cell recently won the Gen. Larry O. Spencer Innovation Award and was named Air Mobility Command’s best Sparks Cell for their innovative leadership within the wing.

MacDill AFB begins use of Unmanned Aerial Systems

In collaboration with the Department of Defense and the Federal Aviation Administration, the 6th Air Refueling Wing has begun integrating Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), becoming a Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) enabled airspace as a means for the FAA to work more

MacDill AFB conducts Operation Violent Storm

The 6th Air Refueling Wing, in collaboration with the 927th ARW and the 5th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, conducted Operation Violent Storm, April 26, 2023.

Champ of the Week - Senior Airman Chance Egnor