• 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

  • Spiritual Resiliency: Finding that special something

    Part 4 of 4That special something that you call upon to pull you through the darkest of hours and most trying of times; that special something is what's called our spiritual resilience.Often times, people believe that spiritual resiliency is based solely on religion, but in all actuality, one's

  • National Children's Dental Health Month: Caring for little teeth

    By the time your baby has at least two teeth that touch each other, usually around 6 months; is when they will need to be cleaned morning and night. Parents often underestimate the importance of brushing baby teeth; which sets the decay pattern for the adult mouth. In fact, about 25 percent of

  • Air Force Assistance Fund campaign continues on MacDill

    The Air Force Assistance Fund was established to provide for an annual effort to raise funds for the charitable affiliates that provide support to the Air Force family - basically, it's Air Force members helping Air Force families in need. The AFAF supports the Air Force Enlisted Village Foundation,

  • Florida, MacDill team for ecosystem restoration project

    There is excavation and earth moving happening at the north and south golf courses and the Lewis Lake recreation area. This construction activity is the culmination of nearly four years of planning and preparation - a joint effort between the State of Florida and the U.S. Air Force.Back in 2008,

  • Vehicle resale lot great place to start your car shopping

    There's no shortage of car dealerships in the Tampa Bay area, so when it comes time for a new ride, Team MacDill members have lots of options for finding the finest flivver to fit their fancy.But don't forget the most convenient car lot of all, the one situated in the middle of MacDill Air Force

  • Military Saves Week approaching; three-point savings plan

    The theme for the 2013 Military Saves Week (Feb. 25 to March 2) is more than just a theme; it's a set of instructions to help save money. Set a goal, make a plan and save automatically. Knowing what you want to save for, how to achieve it and then making the savings process automatic, will allow you

  • Energy drinks; too much can clip your wings

    Energy drinks and their smaller companions, energy shots, are flying off the shelves in our commissaries and Exchanges, with sales in 2011, for energy shots alone exceeded $10 million. That's big bucks! Are the benefits equally as big?These products promise to improve performance, concentration,

  • Know your fire extinguishers

    Fires can begin in many different ways, burning many different materials. That's why different types of fire extinguishers are available. An extinguisher made for electrical fires, for example, may have no effect whatsoever on a wood fire. To best protect your home and family, it is not enough to