• MacDill, schools spear effort to support military children, families

    Airmen accept life in the service can be challenging, and they sacrifice much of themselves to do their duty.What was made clear during a unique and important symposium held at MacDill last week is that two things Airmen parents are not willing to sacrifice are the safety or education of their

  • MacDill crew members take top prize for professionalism, courage, leadership

    Three crew members from MacDill's 91st Air Refueling Squadron were awarded the prestigious "General James H. Doolittle" trophy for their efforts above the Libyan skies during Operations Odyssey Dawn and Unified Protector. Named after aviation pioneer James H. Doolittle, the Air Force Historical

  • Team MacDill welcomes new class of Airmen

    The following First Term Airmen have arrived to MacDill directly out of technical school. We are excited to have them at "America's Best Wing" and wish them the best of success on MacDill!6th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronAirman 1st Class Brian Barker, Broken arrow, Okla. Airman 1st Class Adam Dyer,

  • MacDill Coastal Cleanup

    As a pre-Earth Day celebration and in preparation for the Phoenix Rally, more than 140 military and civilian volunteers participated in MacDill's annual Coastal Cleanup April 13. The majority of volunteers were service members from a wide range of organizations, including the 6th Air Mobility Wing,

  • Medication disposal event set for April 28

    As part of a national campaign led by the U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Agency, the 6th Security Forces Squadron in conjunction with the 6th Medical Group pharmacy and the 6th Air Mobility Wing Drug Demand Reduction staff have scheduled a Prescription Drug Take Back event from 10 a.m.

  • Decorated vet guest speaker at 2012 National Prayer Luncheon

    The 2012 National Prayer Luncheon is scheduled for May 3 at the Surf's Edge Club from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets for the luncheon are $5. Tickets can be obtained from first sergeants, unit chaplains or at the base chapel.The National Prayer Luncheon's roots can be traced back to 1953 and typically

  • Alcohol Awareness week wraps up

    Have you ever tried to walk on slippery ice? Try walking or hopping around on that ice with a broken leg, at double time. In the same way your mobile capability is diminished when you're incapacitated, your ability to depend on your judgment or to drive a vehicle is diminished when you're

  • The future of feeding Airmen

    Numerous locations, numerous choices best describe the dining options on MacDill Air Force Base since the advent of the Air Force's Food Transformation Initiative 18 months ago. Whether you're looking to get your day started with a hearty breakfast or calm that growling in your stomach with a

  • Team MacDill welcomes new Airmen

    The following First Term Airmen have arrived to MacDill directly out of technical school, becoming the newest addition to our team.6th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronAirman 1st Class Ryan Baez, Yorktown, Va.Airman 1st Class Kristopher Castillo, Fairfield, Calif.Airman 1st Class Sevon Telemaque,

  • Congratulations to the following new lieutenant colonels and major selects

    Lieutenant colonel selects:6th Medical Operations SquadronTamra JohnsonMajor selects:6th Force Support SquadronMichael Burkenfield6th Operations Support SquadronChristopher Barnett6th Security Forces SquadronJacob Foley911th Air Refueling SquadronJessica GuariniJohn HancockRodman JonesCarmen