• Weather Flight proves its worth in gold

    With America at war, the summer heat rising, and hurricane season in full effect, the 6th Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight continues to excel in monitoring the weather conditions at MacDill as well as various locations around the world. They provide both the warfighter and base personnel

  • Navy admiral takes helm of U.S. Special Ops command

    Adm. Eric T. Olson became the first Navy SEAL to command U.S. Special Operations Command during a ceremony here July 9. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates presided as Admiral Olson assumed command from Army Gen. Bryan Brown. General Brown had led the command since September 2003. Two of the more

  • MacDill Rodeo 2007 team ready to defend title

    The aim of Team MacDill, Rodeo 2005 champs, is to repeat and bring the 2007 event trophy home. Training and teamwork developed over the last few weeks is what's going to make that possible, said Major Thomas Lee, 6th Air Mobility Wing Operations Group commander and Rodeo 2007 team chief. It's all

  • 6 AMW takes Gulfport by storm

    More than 100 Team MacDill members traveled to Gulfport, Miss., June 24 for a week long "train the trainer" course to prepare for the upcoming Operational Readiness Inspection in October. The ORI team cadre was on hand throughout the training to steer Team MacDill members and the other wings present

  • 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