• OV-1 Mohawk turns heads, brings back memories

    During air shows, children often find planes intriguing. They take pictures of the planes, ask crewmembers questions about how the planes work, and sometimes even get a chance to step inside. One unique aircraft, however, received a little extra attention from children."Kids like to give my plane

  • Behind-the-scenes Airmen vital to air show static displays

    More than 40 military static aircraft displays were showcased on the flight line here today for Airfest, the base's annual air show. Servicemembers and civilians were welcomed to view unique military and civilian aircraft from across the country. From F-22 Raptors from Elmendorf Air Force Base,

  • 2010 Top MacDill performers honored

    The top MacDill members of the year were announced Friday, Mar. 5 at the Base Theater during the 6th Air Mobility Wing 2009 Annual Awards banquet.The evening began with the arrival of the nominees, escorted by their guests through a saber cordon provided by the 6th Air Mobility Wing Honor Guard, as

  • Telecom monitoring

    Think Before You Speak.One of the most vulnerable elements in the Air Force is the human operator, and the inability of that operator to practice good Operations Security (OPSEC). Valuable information is often leaked unintentionally over unsecured telecommunication devices.Talking around a

  • Spring brings rain, warmer weather, serious motorcycle safety concerns

    April brings spring rain, blooming flowers and chirping birdies, in an annual ritual of life renewed. It also brings death for Airmen who ride motorcycles.The caution is going out from the Air Force and the 6th Air Mobility Wing Safety Office, which is looking to raise awareness ahead of the

  • New Dining Program to be introduced at MacDill AFB

    MacDill Air Force Base will be one of six bases to take part in the new pilot program of the Air Force Services Agency's Food Transformation Initiative.With FTI, the Air Force is changing the way it delivers food in order to meet the needs of today's Airmen. For the past 60 years, the Air Force has

  • Proposed Bill could affect MacDill AFB Personnel

    State Representative Kevin Ambler (R-Tampa) announced the 2010 "Ought to be a Law" student legislation, which is titled Smoking in Vehicles with Minor Passengers, was officially filed in the Florida House of Representatives Feb. 18. The next step in the process is for the bill to be referred to its

  • No Flow, No Go; 6 AMW Fuel Cell Keeps Em' Flying

    No component of the 6th Air Mobility Wing's flying mission is dispensable, but it's hard to argue that fuel itself isn't at the top of the list of "must-haves." Without it, and without the 6th Maintenance Squadron's Aircraft Fuel Systems Repair team, nothing ever leaves the ground.Fuel Cell, as it's

  • MacDill "Fab" Flight: Keeping the KC-135 tankers flying

    "You break it, we mend it" is a term common to the members at the 6th Maintenance Squadron's Fabrication Flight here at MacDill. The flight of more than 40 Airmen at Hangar 3 divided into the Structural Maintenance, Metals Technology and Non-Destructive Inspection help to repair and maintain various

  • Clinic Undergoes Special Survey

    The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) will conduct an accreditation special survey of the 6th Medical Group March 11 through 12, 2010. The purpose of the survey will be to evaluate the 6 MDG's compliance with AAAHC standards for ambulatory health care. Through an emphasis