• Almand takes over as 6th AMW vice comamnder

    Col. David Almand assumed the position of the 6th Air Mobility Wing vice commander July 15 from Col. David Cohen."I am extremely humbled and honored to serve the 6th AMW," said Almand. "After spending a year in the CENTCOM AOR (U.S. Central Command area of responsibility), I have tremendous respect

  • MacDill to hold Enlisted Combat Dining In

    One week left ... eight days to showtime ... preparation is almost done, now it's time to mentally prepare for what's about to happen at MacDill Air Force Base. From the enormous feasts King Arthur shared with his men who prevailed on the battlefield, to Gen. "Hap" Arnold's notorious 'Wing-dings'

  • Meet the new 6th AMDS commander

    The 6th Air Mobility Wing would like to welcome Col. Aldo Domenichini, the new commander for the 6th Aerospace Medicine Squadron. Domenichini, who took command Monday, answered a few questions for the Thunderbolt.Thunderbolt: What do you expect of the Airmen under your command? Domenichini:

  • Meet the new 99th Air Refueling Squadron commander

    The 6th Air Mobility Wing would like to welcome Lt. Col. Kingston Lampley the new commander for the 99th Air Refueling Squadron, Birmingham, Ala. Lampley took command of the unit in June.The 99th ARS is a geographically separated unit assigned to MacDill AFB.Lampley took time out of his day to

  • Combat Dining In: NCO perspective

    Master Sgt. Amy Tupper, 6th Communications Squadron, gives her NCO perspective on the upcoming Combat Dining In.Thunderbolt: What are your expectations for CDI?Tupper: My expectations are that it's going to be a lot of fun, I'll probably get very wet, and I can expect many a trip to the Grog! Chief

  • Waging the war on mosquitoes

    You've read the articles on what you can do to fight mosquitoes. This article will explain how MacDill fights mosquitoes on base.There are three different groups involved in mosquito control on MacDill. Harbor Bay is responsible for the housing areas, ENSYNC/ASTI is the pest management contractor

  • Col. Hodges assumes command of 6th MSG

    Colonel James Hodges assumed command of the 6th Mission Support Group in a ceremony here July 6 from Col. Donald Barnes. Col. Lenny Richoux, 6th Air Mobility Wing commander presided over the ceremony."I have been given a sacred trust to lead Airmen in a challenging time of armed conflict and

  • Col. Rocco assumes command of 6th MDG

    MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Colonel Robert F. Rocco assumed command of the 6th Medical Group in a ceremony here July 5 from Col. Dennis Beatty. Colonel Lenny Richoux, 6th Air Mobility Wing commander, presided over the ceremony."I am honored to be a part of the 6 AMW and Team MacDill. I'm

  • Defense Logistics Agency will put you on the map

    Napoleon Bonaparte said, "An army travels on its stomach," but even the well fed can't get to where they are going without a good map. Good, current maps are the stock and trade of the Defense Logistics Agency at MacDill Air Force Base, and too few realize the service exists, said Army Staff Sgt.

  • 911th Air Refueling Squadron maintainer awarded Bronze Star

    A squadron maintenance superintendent was presented with the Bronze Star Medal during a ceremony here June 21.The Bronze Star is awarded to an individual who, while serving in any capacity with the armed forces of the United States in a combat theater, distinguishes themselves by heroism,