• Airman learns life lesson

    A Team MacDill Airman learned what it mean to be a big sister at MacDill's "Big for a day" held here at Raccoon's Creek, May 1. Senior Airman Shawna Lang, 6th Medical Support Squadron medical technician, volunteered to mentor little sister Nicquel Andrews, 9 years old from the Big Brothers Big

  • SFS participates in the Law Enforcement Torch Run

    More than 50 members of the 6th Security Forces Squadron and MacDill Team members basewide participated in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run May 1. Security Forces received the torch, also known as the "Flame of Hope," from the Pinellas County Police Department by boat at Pelican Pier here at

  • Gentle Hands

    MacDill's Family Advocacy held the "Gentle Hands Event" Thursday Apr. 30 in front of the Base Exchange here. The "Gentle Hands Event" is the reflection of The National Gentle Hands (These Hands are not made for Hitting) Project. With the event falling on the last day of April, the focus was Child

  • Summer programs aim to beat the summer blues for base youths

    Summer is fast approaching, sending parents and children into the annual ritual of mapping out what, where and how kids can spend their summer break. The Force Support Squadron believes it has at least part of the answer. A host of activities for children and teens has been added to the slate, and

  • HAWC putting out warning about Hydroxycut products

    Keeping fit, cutting excess weight and building strength are desirable goals for Airmen, but not at the cost of their health and safety. The Health and Wellness Center is trying to spread the word about a new warning from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to immediately stop using Hydroxycut

  • Safeguarding personally identifying information – It is your duty!

    A large number of Air Force offices on base handle personal information; therefore, it is imperative that all personnel understand what constitutes Personally Identifying Information and the proper handling of this sensitive information. What is PII? PII is defined as any information about an

  • Legal office offers one stop shop for wills

    Are you in need of a Last Will and Testament? Are you a current member of the active duty military or retired from the military? The 6th Air Mobility Wing Legal Office offers free assistance for drafting simple wills. This service is available to active duty, activated reservists, retirees and

  • "Law Day 2009 - A Legacy of Liberty"

    Each year a day is reserved nationwide to commemorate the rule of law and to raise awareness of the legal process and how it has played a significant role to the rights and freedoms that every American shares. Each year a theme is selected to celebrate the rule of law. This year's theme is "A Legacy

  • Risk of H1N1 Flu Outbreak Associated with Travel to Affected Areas

    Public health officials within the United States and throughout the world are investigating outbreaks of the H1N1 Flu, previously known as the Swine Flu. The H1N1 flu is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by a type A influenza virus that regularly causes outbreaks of influenza among pigs. H1N1 flu

  • Knowing the Wing Staff

    Did you ever wonder what group the Chapel fell under or the 6th Comptroller Squadron? Why is the Legal Office located in the Wing building? What other agencies call the Wing building home? These questions are usually common to new and veteran Airmen. In fact, these agencies don't technically fall