• School choice fair to help military parents decide

    Hillsborough County magnet schools fill up quickly, as parents are drawn to the specialized curriculums and unique learning environments offered, which is why MacDill is hosting a school choice and magnet fair designed to help military parents secure spots for their children for the next school

  • The 6th MDG expands patient support level

    Your 6th Medical Group aims to provide the "best care anywhere," meeting and exceeding your patient needs and expectations. To do so, we continuously look to enhance current processes and implement new services. A recent addition to our team of world-class health care professionals is our check-out

  • English-only rules in the workplace scrutinized

    From its inception, the United States has been a multilingual nation-- where it is not unusual to hear as many as 20 different languages being spoken. Just as languages other than English have been a part of our history and culture, debate over establishing a national language dates back to our

  • Those who heal, those who serve: Do you have what it takes?

    Only a small percentage of Americans are healthy enough to join the armed forces, making it an elite group. The 927th Air Refueling Wing, the reserve unit stationed at MacDill Air Force Base, is interested in finding the people who keep their communities that way - medical and health professionals

  • What to do when you encounter MacDill's wildlife

    Welcome to Tampa, home of MacDill Air Force Base, one of the most beautiful bases in the country. It is not only the weather, landscape and location that make this such a beautiful base, it is also the abundance of wildlife that call MacDill home. Although the majority of the animals that reside on

  • MacDill plays host to more than 250 youth

    Volunteers from around MacDill teamed up to host more than 250 local youth from surrounding counties, Oct. 19.Coincidentally two events, Bigs for a Day, coordinated by Master Sgt. Christopher Dehm, MacDill representative for a local organization geared toward mentoring youth, and ROTC Day,

  • MacDill youths step it up

    "Grenades, attention," shouts the step dance instructor. "Yes ma'am," 30 steppers shouted back. The room echoed with the rhythmic sound of hands, feet and voices as the children moved in unison performing a complex pattern of steps.The Grenades are a step group and part of the Head, Heart, Hands,

  • Fire Prevention Week kicks off

    This year's Fire Prevention Week kicked off with more than 500 on-base students touring MacDill's crash fire station Oct. 9.The goal of Fire Prevention Week is "to inform and educate the population on fire safety, prevention, and post fire actions," said Master Sgt. Richard Golen, 6th Civil Engineer

  • Ex inspector provides insider CUI tips

    The Consolidated Unit Inspection is just around the corner, and it's a big one, combining several inspections in one. While everyone involved at MacDill may have a pretty good idea of what to expect, a few insider tips from a former inspector can go a long way toward ensuring all goes well, said

  • SeaScapes ignited; MacDill's new night, weekend hot spot

    Tasty menu selections, drink specials, live bands, DJs, flashy lighting and thumping sound systems are not hard to find around Tampa Bay, making it hard to choose a partying, dining and good times weekend hangout. Add SeaScapes Beach House at MacDill to your list of options.The MacDill restaurant