• Driving safety: dangers of phone use

    Despite knowing that texting and driving is dangerous, most of us have done it at one time or another. We think that it will just take a second, I am a careful driver, traffic isn't that bad, or rationalize it some other way. People who text and drive are 23 times more likely to get into a car

  • Camps to keep the kids busy

    The dog days of summer are anything but drab for MacDill youths, who have a host of activities to choose from courtesy of the Youth Center.Since school let out for the summer break, the center has been holding special days and activities to keep kids productive, entertained and learning, with some

  • Senator visits MacDill - announces he is satisfied with security

    Bill Nelson, Florida U.S. Senator, visited MacDill Air Force Base on July 12 to address base security and announced he is satisfied that the base is protected from security threats.Recently an individual was found to have trespassed on base at least four times, once using a trash can to jump a fence

  • 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