• South golf course reopening

    The south course of the Bay Palms Golf Complex at MacDill Air Force Base re-opened Saturday, with 272 people in attendance for the celebration.Senior leadership from the 6th Air Mobility Wing, Tampa Bay leadership and former New York Yankees players David Wells and Ron Guidry celebrated the

  • Tuition Assistance cut; there's hope thanks to other options

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley announced March 11, 2013 that the Air Force has officially suspended tuition assistance for the remainder of fiscal year 2013 in response to sequestration.Airmen currently enrolled in, or approved for future courses are not affected by the TA suspension.

  • Cadets get BDUs courtesy of 927th ARW

    The Civil Air Patrol 89th MacDill Aviation Cadet Squadron was presented with 50 sets of woodland style BDUs by Col. Douglas Schwartz, 927th Air Refueling Wing commander, in the Air Traffic Control tower at here March 12.Members of the 927th Force Support Squadron Honor Guard collected uniforms and

  • Commander's PT builds unit pride

    Preparation is key when it comes to achieving cohesiveness and mission readiness within a unit, and attempting to move forward without it can increase vulnerability put the mission at risk. The 2nd Joint Communications Squadron conducted a "Commander's PT" recently to build esprit de corps and

  • Patriot award goes to Troy University official Walters

    Military members often receive much praise for their selfless service and the many sacrifices that come with the call of duty. Oftentimes gone unnoticed, is the man or woman dressed in civilian attire, who play contributing roles in the success of these members and of our nation.Last month, a local

  • Congratulations to the colonel and lieutenant colonel selects at MacDill

    The Air Force has announced the colonel and lieutenant colonel selects. There are many from MacDill Air Force Base. Congratulations to the colonel selects:22nd Special Tactics SquadronThaddeus P. Allen342nd Training SquadronRonald D. StengerAir Force Element NDU JOKendall D. PetersAir Force

  • Canadian birds fly south for the winter; train at MacDill

    The roar of CF-18 Hornet engines echoes throughout MacDill Air Force Base, as student and instructor pilots from the Royal Canadian Air Force prepare for takeoff. Fifteen CF-18 Hornets from the 410 Tactical Fighter (Operational Training) Squadron, Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, Alberta Canada are

  • Wingman day unites team

    Members of the 6th Air Mobility Wing spent the day building resiliency and promoting unity among service members during Wingman Day March 1 at MacDill Air Force Base.The Air Force constantly emphasizes "service before self" as a key core value. Airmen are taught their Wingmen are one of the most

  • Meet the new MacDill Air Force Aid Society officer

    The MacDill Air Force Assistance Fund campaign is running through March 15. However, various forms of aid are available to MacDill members and their families year-round. Mark Stanford, MacDill Air Force Aid Society officer, took the time to talk to the Thunderbolt about assistance available to

  • MacDill AirFest canceled

    POC: Mr. Terry Montrose(813) 828-2215 (DSN 968-2215)February 28, 20136th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs (AMC) 8208 Hangar Loop Drive, Suite 14 MacDill Air Force Base FL 33621-5502http://www.macdill.af.milMacDill AirFest canceledMACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - Friday officials at MacDill Air Force