• The real pirates of the Caribbean

    The 6th Operations Group, currently assigned to the 6th Air Mobility Wing, has a history dating back to the beginning of air travel. The 6th Composite Group, the ancestor of the 6th OG, was based out of the Panama Canal Zone at a small U.S. air field, named France Field.A little more than 85 years

  • Good things; PLAYpass extended through 2013

    It's oft said that all good things must come to an end, but while it was expected it would be over at the close of 2012, fans of the Air Force PLAYpass will get an extension of the popular program at least through December.The PLAYpass program, which is a rewards program for the families of deployed

  • Tips for avoiding the GPC fiscal cliff

    The Government Purchase Card Program is a key mission enabler. It provides organizations a simplified, streamlined method for making mission essential purchases at lower-dollar thresholds. It significantly reduces the administrative burden of the procurement and payment process, which avoids

  • MacDill growth, improvement projects abound in 2013

    If there is one constant at MacDill it is that each year brings a new slate of repair and expansion projects that help clear a path to the future. New infrastructure, demolition of old facilities and the raising of new ones is business as usual at this busy base, which supports several commands, the

  • Congratulations to the newest NCO Academy Class

    Congratulations to the newest NCO Academy Class 13-1 grads: 6th Contracting Squadron Lakeisha Gamble 6th Operations Support Squadron Patrick Gray Joint Communication Support ElementChristian Hayden Nicholas Hoppe U.S. Central Command Nicholas Hoppe6th Maintenance SquadronBenjamin Schramm 6th Medical

  • Airman & Family Readiness Center here to help

    Service members and their family face unique challenges every day. The MacDill Air Force Base Airmen & Family Readiness Center is here to help.Don't be fooled by the name, the A&FRC is in place to help all service members, retirees and family members, regardless of their branch of service.Family is

  • MacDill shows dorm Airmen it cares with cookie drop

    Airmen who live in the dorms experienced firsthand how much the MacDill Air Force Base community cares for them Dec. 12.A cookie drop, organized by a committee of the MacDill Military Officer Spouse's Club members and spearheaded by Marta DeThomas, MOSC adviser, took place to give Airmen a taste of

  • Last boots on the ground

    On Dec. 18, 2011, after nearly nine years of conflict, the final convoy, consisting of 100 vehicles and 500 troops, crossed the Iraq-Kuwait border. This signified the ending of Operation Iraqi Freedom. As the anniversary approaches, four Airmen from the 6th Logistics Readiness Squadron reflect on

  • AF Honor Guard guides MacDill Airmen to sharper performance

    "Handpicked to serve as a member of the MacDill Air Force Base Honor Guard, my standards of conduct and level of professionalism must be above reproach, for I represent all others in my service."Airmen from squadrons across the base, active duty and reserve, recite this creed when they serve on the

  • New class graduates ALS

    Congratulations to the Airmen who have recently graduated Airmen Leadership school:6th Aerospace Medical SquadronStaff Sgt. Ian Money6th Air Mobility WingSenior Airman Jessica Jackson 6th Civil Engineer SquadronStaff Sgt. Daniel Wool6th Communications SquadronStaff Sgt. Ryan ArnoldStaff Sgt. Anthony