• Fireworks safety tips for 4th of July holiday

    Fireworks and celebrations go together and the July 4 holiday is best known for the use of fireworks. However, enjoying fireworks responsibly and legally is the key. Florida law prohibits the use of fireworks that explode or are self propelled. These include, but are not limited to, firecrackers,

  • 6 MSG welcomes new commander

    Col. William Francis took command of the 6th Mission Support Group from Col. Robert Thomas, 6th Air Mobility Wing commander, during a change of command ceremony held Monday. During the ceremony, Colonel Thomas spoke of the merits of the incoming and outgoing commander, Col. Robert Moriarty. "Just

  • The quick just got quicker thanks to AFSO21 efforts

    It's called a "quick turn" when 6th Maintenance Group personnel run through a four-hour and 15 minute process of getting a KC-135/R Stratotanker ready for its next flight after landing. It wasn't quick enough. Employing Air Force Smart Operations 21 principles, it appears the quick turn can be

  • MacDill CGOC makes a difference

    Professional development is encouraged at all ranks, but jumping head first into the Professional Development Guide or soaking up as much knowledge as possible at Squadron Officer School aren't the only options. Many professional organizations on base give the participants a chance to network and

  • Newest master promotees named

    Congratulations... ...to the newest members selected for promotion to the rank of master sergeant. 6th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Williams 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Bardash Tech. Sgt. Erasmo Blanco Tech. Sgt. Leslie Boyd Tech. Sgt. David Haglund Tech.

  • Newest tech promotees named

    Congratulations... ...to the newest members selected for promotion to the rank of technical sergeant. 6th Air Mobility Wing Staff Sgt. Mark Truman 6th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Staff Sgt. Enoch Daniels Staff Sgt. Patrick Murphy Staff Sgt. Christopher Poole Staff Sgt. Kevin Vinnett Staff Sgt. Ryan

  • DEFY program gives children what they need to say ‘no’

    It's a dangerous world, but it's easy to forget that the most defenseless among us face one of the greatest dangers every day simply by going to school, to the local mall or the beach. As anywhere young people gather, drugs may be there, too. As in any good defense strategy, it is important to know

  • Survive, operate; ambitious three-phase training exercise

    Mission success depends on many things, but it is hard to argue that the most important is the ability of Airmen to survive and operate. To ensure MacDill Airmen have the know how to do just that, an exercise kicked off Wednesday as phase one of a three-stage exercise to culminate in August. It's a

  • MacDill construction boom hits a new high in 2008

    MacDill is alive with construction activity, a boom that began around the new millennium, but as they say, "you ain't seen nothing yet." Fiscal year 2008 will mark the biggest spurt of growth the base has seen since its inception just after World War II. How big? About $193 million in new

  • MacDill celebrates Old Glory, provides example of Flag respect

    MacDill celebrated the Flag Resolution of 1777 during a Flag Day ceremony held at Memorial Park June 14. Members from the 6th Medical Group participated in the official flag raising ceremony. Wing leadership was also in attendance. It was officially established by the Proclamation of President