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March 30, 2023
DoD announces new bereavement leave benefit for service members

The Defense Department announced new non-chargeable, paid bereavement leave benefit for service members.
March 30, 2023
You’re not alone; MacDill’s Victims Counsel is here to help

Together Monroe and Staff Sgt. Jammell Jefferson, Victims Counsel paralegal, handle cases nationwide with primary clients at MacDill AFB, Patrick Space Force Base and Homestead Air Reserve Base. The team spends their time walking the victim through the legal system, providing aid with everything
March 30, 2023
Built to last: 6th AMXS aces one of the most difficult tasks an aircraft mechanic may ever face

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Swapping engines is one of the most substantial and difficult tasks an aircraft mechanic may ever face.After 72-hours of meticulous work, Airmen with the 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron have installed a new engine on a KC-135 Stratotanker.Aircraft statistics are
March 29, 2023
U.S. Air Forces Central hosting Innovation Oasis competition

Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) is hosting an Innovation Oasis competition at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, and at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 19 and submissions are due April 14.
March 29, 2023
MacDill Champ of the Week - Senior Airman Maribel Garcia-Nunez

U.S. Air Force Col. Adam Bingham, 6th Air Refueling Wing commander, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Tiffany Patterson, 6th Medical Group command chief, right, present the Champ of the Week award to Senior Airman Maribel Garcia-Nunez, 6th Healthcare Operations Squadron aerospace medical technician, at
March 27, 2023
SrA Pace: technician by day, collector by night

Senior Airman Dustin Pace is a 6th Maintenance Squadron metals technician by day and an art collector by night. His interest in the arts began with his childhood and evolved as he pursued a career in the military.
March 27, 2023
MacDill AFB Senior Release Party

U.S. Air Force senior master sergeant selects from MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, pose for a group photo Mar. 24, 2023. Air Force officials selected 1,629 master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant, out of 16,031 eligible, for a selection rate of 10.16 percent in the 23E8 promotion
March 23, 2023
CHPS physical activity challenge: Spring into Shape!

During the months of May and June, Air Force Civilian Health Promotion Services (CHPS) is encouraging the workforce to improve their overall health by increasing physical activity with the launch of the “Spring Into Shape” program.
March 23, 2023
DoD announces six new measures to enhance well-being of military force and their families

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III unveiled a comprehensive plan March 22, aimed at improving the lives of the dedicated U.S. military force and their families.
March 22, 2023
MacDill’s Area Defense Counsel has your back

U.S. Air Force Capt. Michael Leahy, ADC attorney, and Staff Sgt. Prentice Felton, ADC paralegal, are a two-man team responsible for representing Airmen of all ranks from MacDill Air Force Base, Patrick Space Force Base and Homestead Air Reserve Base.