• MXG Commander passes away

    Col. David Haar, 6th Maintenance Group commander, passed away Jan. 20 from natural causes."Colonel Haar's life and service has left a significant impact on this base, and on behalf of the MacDill family, I want to thank everyone for their expressions of sympathy during this time of sorrow," said

  • ‘We will survive to operate!’

    The 6th Air Mobility Wing and 927th Air Refueling Wing have endured many exercises in preparation for the upcoming operational readiness inspection.The wings have already shown inspectors they have what it takes to bring home the trophy, when they received an "Excellent" rating during the nuclear

  • Commissioning opportunities

    LEAD (Leaders Encouraging Airmen Development) basic eligibility: Age, be at least 17 and have not passed age 22 for LEAD and 23 for the USAFA, as of 1 July the year they enter the Academy; Be a US Citizen; Tenure in the AF does not to exceed 6 years at time of Academy admission; Unmarried; No

  • Quit tobacco, make everyone proud

    Many longtime smokers may feel that to stop smoking now won't make a difference. But the truth is that quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do.Your body will thank you after ...12 hours ... the carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal.3-12 weeks ... your blood circulation

  • HAWC issues walking challenge

    Walk your buns off.That's what the MacDill Health and Wellness Center is challenging the base population to do in its "New You" campaign, which is an invitation to base members to walk off excess flab and get fit.Participants will wear pedometers to measure their walking distance, with four levels

  • MacDill Airmen selected for promotion in Jan. Supplemental release

    Congratulations to the following individuals in their selection to the next higher rank as reported in the January supplemental release.6th Security Forces SquadronFranz Enriquez promoted to staff sergeantLance Halverson promoted to staff sergeantJeremy Hoover promoted to staff sergeantDamien Needom

  • Rolling Thunder Rolls in Holiday Cheer

    December 17, 2010, families at MacDill received an outpouring of gifts as a result of the commitment and generosity of "Elves" working in honor of the American Ex PoWs. The Florida Chapter eleven of the Rolling Thunder has assumed the responsibility of continuing a 17 year tradition of hosting a

  • Daughter of MacDill chaplain makes harrowing journey

    Most people pedal a bike for fun and recreation, but it was the very serious business of combating the sex slave trade that motivated the daughter of one of MacDill's own to make a harrowing, cross-country winter bike journey.Janna Buttrick, college student and daughter of Chaplain (Maj.) David