• DAF’s Director of Security Forces visits MacDill AFB

    As global tensions rise, the need to equip, train, and prepare Airmen is more crucial than ever.In an effort to meet these mission requirements, U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. select Brian Filler, Director of Security Forces, Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection,

  • 6th ARW welcomes new commander

    The 6th Air Refueling Wing welcomed its fifth commander here, Aug. 2.Col. Edward Szczepanik took command of the 6th ARW from Col. Adam Bingham during a ceremony officiated by 18th Air Force commander, Maj. Gen. Corey Martin.

  • AMC, AFRL pioneer UAS Traffic Management system at MacDill Air Force Base

    Air Mobility Command, or AMC, in collaboration with the Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, Information Directorate, began assessing the AFRL Collaborative Low-Altitude Unmanned Aircraft System Integration Effort, or CLUE, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management, or UTM, system at MacDill

  • Unity in Service: Commemorating Police Week at MacDill AFB

    Established 59 years ago by President John F. Kennedy, Police Week has stood as a national tribute to honor law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to others' safety and protection.Commemorating this significant observance, the 6th Security Forces Squadron hosted a

  • Future of air refueling: USAF tests autonomous systems

    MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- With a vision to redefine air refueling, Air Mobility Command is partnering with an innovative aviation technology startup to test cutting-edge autonomous systems that could revolutionize military aviation.Exploring how autonomous systems can enhance aircrew

  • Tampa Civic Leaders take flight to explore three unique Air Force missions

    MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – 28 of Tampa’s influential business owners, chamber of commerce members, program managers and civic leaders took flight with the 6th Air Refueling Wing to explore three unique Air Force missions.Beginning at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida on April 11, 2024, the group

  • MacDill Air Traffic Control Tower Honored as Facility of the Year

    In a display of exemplary performance and unwavering dedication, the 6th Operations Support Squadron's Air Traffic Control Tower at MacDill Air Force Base was distinguished as the Air Traffic Control Facility of the Year. This prestigious award celebrates the tower's superior air traffic control