• MacDill BOWSTs about saving millions

    Saving millions, training more, and reducing maintenance costs; what was once a pipedream is now a reality at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla.On July 12, 2013 MacDill cut the ribbon on the Air Force's fifth KC-135 Stratotanker Boom Operator Weapon System Trainer, initiating a savings of roughly 16

  • Driver potentially saves lives at MacDill

    What would your immediate response be if some form of suspicious activity came to your attention? Would you get away from the scene as quickly as possible? Pretend as if you didn't see anything and continue life as usual? Or would you quickly take action and report it to the proper

  • Mosquito control on base and personal responsibility

    The humidity is rising along with the heat as summertime sets in. One of the season's most annoying pests comes along with the change - mosquitoes.Around MacDill Air Force Base and through Hillsborough County many control mechanisms have been put in place to help cut down on the number of

  • MacDill welcomes new technical sergeants to team

    MacDill Air Force Base is honored to have 43 staff sergeants selected for technical sergeant promotion this year.310th Airlift SquadronTelisha Edwards6th Aeromedical SquadronCedric ParsonRachel ReedChristopher ShipmanCraig White6th Air Mobility WingDominic DeweeseBajame KirbyBrian Palmer6th Aircraft

  • Team MacDill congratulates newest Airmen Leadership School grads

    The following Airmen graduated June 27, 2013, from Airmen Leadership School:Awards:Commandant AwardStaff Sgt. George HolmesAcademic Achievement AwardStaff Sgt. Geoffrey MoshierDistinguished Graduate AwardStaff Sgt. Geoffrey MoshierJohn L. Levitow AwardStaff Sgt. Mason OlahGraduates:290th Joint

  • DoD creates new special counsel for sexual assault victims

    A new kind of military lawyer is being deployed to work with victims of sexual assault: Special Victim's Counsel, who are part of a Department of Defense pilot program with the Air Force. The mission of the new full-time organization is to support victims of sexual assault and assist with

  • Back to school times two

    In most counties around the greater Tampa Bay area, school has only been out for summer break for about a week or so, but already the base is in full preparation for the annual Back to School Fair. This year, "Back to School" will be a two-fold event. The Airman & Family Readiness Center has

  • MacDill welcomes new Airman

    New Airmen have joined Team MacDill and have completed the First Term Airman Course here. MacDill Air Force Base would like to welcome the entire group of new Airmen and congratulate them on beginning their journey.The following Airmen graduated from FTAC during the month of June:6th Contracting

  • MacDill pooch in running for 'Hero Dog'

    The catch phrase "man's best friend" takes a whole new meaning when it's applied to one dog in particular: MacDill Air Force Base military working dog Eddie.Recently, MWD Eddie and his handler at the time, Staff Sgt. Shannon Hutto, 6th Security Forces Squadron K-9 trainer, have been getting national

  • Hitting the MARC

    It has been almost two months since the opening of the MacDill Area Resilience Center, which hit the ground running.Just as its mission statement suggests, the MARC caters to everyone; from MacDill area service members and their families, civilian employees, and retirees, it has Team MacDill