• Rising Stars Shine at MacDill

    On March 19 the 6/927th Maintenance Group hosted 39 children from Gibsonton Elementary School as part of the annual Rising Star mentoring program. Upon their arrival to MacDill AFB, they were greeted by 6th Maintenance Group Commander, Col. James Howe. He expressed his pride in the students and gave

  • MacDill Beach Invasions Expected Soon

    According to informed sources, full-scale beach invasions will take place on the beach of MacDill Air Force Base sometime in April. Base leaders are not concerned, however, and the invasions will not result in a change in the force protection status. That's because the "invasions" will be merely the

  • Cruise into Safety

    With the warm weather and the clear skies finally approaching, it's prime time for motorcycle riders to pull out their gear. The 6th Air Mobility Wing Safety office wants to remind riders to stay safe and complete the necessary training."All operators of a motorcycle are required to complete the

  • Summer is approaching … be safe

    With MacDill Air Force Base outdoor recreation members launching close to 1,200 boats annually, base servicemembers playing in year-round intramural sports programs, and 360 degrees worth of diverse water activities, 6th Air Mobility Wing Safety office wants to remind Team MacDill to practice risk

  • AMC Outstanding Airmen of the Year celebrated April 8

    Air Mobility Command's Outstanding Airmen and First Sergeant of the Year banquet April 8 will recognize 12 finalists who represent the best of the best in AMC.During the banquet one Airman from each of three categories - Airman, NCO and Senior NCO - will be chosen to represent AMC during the Air

  • U.S. CENSUS COMING TO COUNT MACDILL PERSONNEL

    MacDill personnel living on base will be asked to standup and be counted when the U.S. Census Bureau begins fulfilling its decennial mission of counting the noses of everyone in America later this month.Every 10 years, on years ending in zero, for the last 21 decades this government agency has been

  • Article 15 rundown

    Over the past five months, the MacDill Legal Office processed 15 nonjudicial punishment actions under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justic, involving Airmen in the 6th Air Mobility Wing and associate units here. Common offenses included misuse of government travel cards, viewing or storing

  • 6 CONS Guide to Spending FY10 Funds

    The first deadline is fast approaching. Continue to plan your unit's FY10 spending according to these dates:April 2-Construction over $100,000-Services over $2,000,000May 28-Construction under $100,000-Services $100,000 - $2,000,000-Commodities/Supplies over $2,000,000Jul 1-Service recurring

  • AirFest successful despite inclement weather

    More than 30,000 people gathered on the flight line here today, the last day of AirFest 2010, the base's annual air show. The Blue Angels, the Navy's flight demonstration team, headlined this year's event. The base's gates were open to the public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with opening ceremonies