• 91 ARS supports MacDill mission while remaining flexible

    While many Air Force jobs require Airmen to spend most of their time inside, in front of a computer, there are a few unique jobs where an Airman is expected to do his best work above the clouds soaring into the crisp blue skies. For members of the 91st Air Refueling Squadron, this means spending the

  • MacDill, base riders star in new motorcycle DVD

    It was lights, cameras and action on the set at MacDill last week, as trained sports bike riders revved their high powered motorcycles and dashed through a makeshift road course on the flightline. Their movie is destined for DVD release in spring, although don't spend too much time looking for it at

  • Military spouses face tough challenges when dealing with deployments

    The past three weeks were more than anyone should have to endure. As if the months spent planning the perfect wedding weren't stressful enough, the honeymoon was cut short after John got the news he was being deployed to Iraq on short notice. Moving into base housing took longer than expected, and

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers hold pre-game practice at MacDill AFB

    The Tampa Bay Buccaneers broke training camp Thursday and in an unprecedented move for the team, held its day-before-game walk-through at MacDill AFB, Fla. The Buccaneers, who play their second pre-season game against the Miami Dolphins Saturday, have a long-standing relationship and community

  • New mock wing aids training for MacDill's maintenance troops

    After nearly two years in the making, specialists from the 6th Maintenance Squadron recently completed fabrication of a one-of-a-kind training device. The wing trainer is a section of a KC-135 wing designed to help train personnel in several different specialties, said Maj. Grant Izzi, 6th MXS

  • Lightning safety is crucial for MacDill residents

    Each year, about 400 children and adults in the United States. are struck by lightning while working outside, at sports events, on the beach, mountain climbing, mowing the lawn or during other outdoor activities. About 67 people are killed and several hundred more are left to cope with permanent