• How to survive a hurricane in under 1 minute

    For those new to Tampa and Florida, hurricane season is rapidly approaching and there are plenty of options to stay safe in the event of an evacuation including how to find your evacuation zone and evacuation route. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Michael Killian)

  • Community: The foundation to MacDill’s success

    Business leaders, chamber of commerce members, program managers and others took flight with the 6th Air Refueling Wing for a multi-base tour April 21, 2022, beginning at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla.

  • 927th Air Refueling Wing welcomes new squadron commanders

    The 927th Air Refueling Wing welcomed two new squadron commanders during ceremonies here April 30. U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Andrew Doerr took command of the 63rd Air Refueling Squadron and Lt. Col. Ronald Forster assumed command of the 927th Aerospace Medicine Squadron.

  • MacDill displays readiness with aircraft arresting system

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 6th Air Refueling Wing alongside two F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 482nd Fighter Wing, Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., completed the annual certification on the BAK-12 aircraft arresting system here April 22.

  • MacDill Airmen compete in sports

    U.S. Airmen assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing participate sports competitions during wingman day at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, April 22, 2022.

  • The Blueprint: Roadmap to Enlisted Force Development

    The Blueprint serves as a foundational document to link enlisted development — from entry to departure. This new document is one of 28 Enlisted Force Development Action Plan (EFD-AP) objectives focused on developing tomorrow’s enlisted Airmen … today.

  • Building healthy relationships

    Relationships impact all aspects of our lives, including home, work, and leisure activities. Developing and maintaining relationships takes time and effort, with long term positive impacts for all.

  • 6th ARW commander pilots KC-135 during refueling exercise

    U.S. Air Force Col. Benjamin Jonsson, 6th Air Refueling Wing commander, pilots a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft during a refueling exercise over Lousiana, April. 12, 2022. Jonsson flew with the 91st Air Refueling Squadron and refueled B-52 Stratofortress bombers assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing,

  • MacDill raises awareness during SAAPM month

    The MacDill Air Force Base Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office is conducting several events throughout April, in support of national Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention month recognized by both military and civilian communities.