• Judge Advocate General's corps announces law school programs

    Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to become a JAG? Have you ever thought it would be challenging and interesting to learn the law? Are you currently in the Air Force and looking for a career change? If so, you should consider applying for the Funded Legal Education Program and Excess

  • Annual Drinking Water Quality Report Is Available

    MacDill Air Force Base's 2010 annual drinking water report is now available. The Consumer Confidence Report, or CCR, provides information about drinking water quality on base. Additionally, because MacDill AFB purchases all of its drinking water from the City of Tampa, the report also provides

  • Ex-Special Forces members drop into Tampa, MacDill

    In the steamy jungles of Vietnam in 1957, nearly eight years before America began major combat operations there, members of the U.S. Army's 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) were in country, advising and training indigenous warriors. It was all on the down-low, as were all missions until the end

  • Liposuction not an option for Airmen looking to pass PT test

    Liposuction, a popular shortcut to a leaner body, might be a shortcut to a leaner paycheck, loss of rank or a career-ending ticket to civilian life for Airmen.The cosmetic procedure is not an acceptable solution to trimming inches or weight to meet physical requirements, said Lt. Col. (Dr.) Dave

  • SHAPE saving careers, raising fitness levels the safe way

    There may be no free lunch when it comes to fitness, but the MacDill Health and Wellness Center has lots of free, safe solutions for those looking to trim a few pounds or otherwise increase their overall fitness level.The programs and strategies offered by the HAWC are based on sound, proven tactics

  • MacDill hosts B.O.A.T.

    Twenty-four-seven, three-sixty- five, guarding our 7.2 miles of coastline is the first priority on their mind. As the only Air Force marine patrol unit that never closes, MacDill Air Force base 6th Security Forces Squadron Marine Patrol relentlessly secures our borders. The 6th SFS Marine Patrol

  • CENTCOM Coalition Freedom Fighters Take Part In Tampa Dragon Boat Race

    The 'Coalition Freedom Fighters' Race Team took part in the 8th Annual Tampa Bay International Dragon Boat Races recently along with 75 Teams at Garrison Channel at the Marriott Waterside Hotel Marina and Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park .It was a beautiful day in Tampa, with the opening ceremonies

  • Col. Molineux assumes command of 6th OG

    Colonel Matt Molineux assumed command of the 6th Operations Group in a ceremony here June 13 from Col. James "Slim" Morgan. Colonel Lenny Richoux, 6th Air Mobility Wing commander presided over the ceremony."I'm very honored to serve in the 6th Operations Group. The unit has an outstanding reputation

  • Air Force requests feedback on new Outdoor Recreation facility

    Col. Lenny Richoux, 6th Air Mobility Wing commander, would like everyone's help to improve the quality of life for the base's Total Force and the families that live and work on MacDill.The base recently received support to construct a new Outdoor Recreation Equipment Rental facility to provide

  • Hurricane readiness begins now

    No one likes to think about the worst that could happen, but failing to allow for the threat or aftermath of a hurricane comes with consequences too great to ignore.Hurricane season kicked off June 1, which means the push is on to ensure MacDill personnel are ready, said Leighton Reid, emergency