• 310th Airmen team up to help children abroad

    On Sept. 6 through 9, members from the 310th Airlift Squadron at MacDill Air Force Base collected more than 150 pounds of clothing for Afghan children.Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Gomez, 310th Airlift Squadron flight attendant, saw a post on Facebook from Capt. Donna Besley, who's currently with the NATO

  • Taking back unwanted medications at the 6th Medical Group

    On Sept. 23 and 24 the 6th Medical Group, 6th Security Forces Squadron, and the 6th Air Mobility Wing Drug Demand Reduction office will give the public an opportunity to prevent drug abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.

  • MacDill Chapel Sanctuary re-dedicated

    On Sept. 8 the Base Chapel held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil one of its largest renovations in the 40-year history of the facility. Col. Lenny Richoux, 6th Air Mobility Wing commander, joined Lt. Col. David Buttrick, 6th AMW chaplain, in opening the doors to unveil the newly renovated

  • Vietnam memorial wall a highlight of Retiree Appreciation Day

    Sept. 24 will be a day of special appreciation at MacDill Air Force Base, an annual event that celebrates the contributions of military veterans and all they have sacrificed for their country.This year's installment will be all the more significant, as the centerpiece of the event will be the

  • Hurricanes Be Warned: MacDill is prepared

    Tampa is no stranger to hurricanes. The Tampa Bay Area has weathered nearly 50 hurricanes since 1900. This year, Hurricane Irene was poised to take her turn, but personnel at MacDill AFB were ready.As Hurricane Irene blows through New England on a course toward the North Atlantic, it claimed the

  • SAFETY: It's not just a program, it's a way of life

    Labor Day marks the end of the "101 Critical Days of Summer." Many exciting, fun-filled, and most importantly safe activities punctuated the summer here at MacDill. From numerous sports and recreation activities and summer vacations, there has been something for everyone to participate in.

  • Health-Fitness EXPO 2011 will be big

    The Health and Wellness Center at MacDill has held health and fitness expos in the past, but this year's event promises to be the best yet.Tampa Memorial Hospital has come on board as a "super sponsor" of the Health-Fitness EXPO 2011, said Joan Craft, HAWC director, and there will be "tons of

  • Area Defense Counsel stands up for Airmen in time of need

    Everyone makes mistakes.When Airmen make mistakes, they have someone to stand up for them in the Area Defense Counsel, which is there to ensure that Airmen who run afoul of Air Force regulations have professional legal representation - at no cost."We can't solicit Airmen, so they have to come to us

  • Bikes lend mobility to dorm residents

    Dorm residents have been one of the biggest customers of the bicycle loan program at the MacDill Health and Wellness Center, but the limited hours of use permitted left them with no transportation on base afterhours and on weekends.That all changed recently when the HAWC presented the dorms with

  • Safety: school year starts

    The start of school is upon us, and there are a few topics I'd like to share from a safety standpoint.If you have a teenager that drives to school, here are a few facts to remember. Knowing the risks such as: fatigue, night driving, inexperience, distractions (cell phones), drugs and alcohol can