News

Oct. 3, 2021
Department of the Air Force recognizes Energy Awareness Month

Energy Awareness Month gives the Department of the Air Force the opportunity every October to look at the critical role energy plays in its combat capabilities and readiness. This year marks the final iteration of the three-year observance theme: “Energy Able, Mission Capable.”
Oct. 1, 2021
Airmen use VR during suicide prevention training

In an effort to combat the increasing suicide rates across the Air Force, the 6th Air Refueling Wing Integrated Resilience Team incorporated new technology and training methods, providing Airmen with access to a virtual reality suicide prevention system on Sept. 29, 2021.
Oct. 1, 2021
6th MXG returns from deployment

Airmen from the 6th Maintenance Group are greeted by their wingmen after returning from deployment at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 27, 2021. The Airmen completed a successful deployment to Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Hastings)
Sept. 27, 2021
DoD authorizes temporary increase to 2021 Basic Allowance for Housing rates for certain locations

Uniformed service members who have incurred increased housing costs above their current BAH may be eligible to apply and receive BAH at the temporarily higher rate.
Sept. 23, 2021
Continue to serve: RAO office seeks new director, volunteers

The MacDill AFB community is seeking a volunteer director for the Retiree Activities Office (RAO), the volunteer-based organization that supports retirees, active-duty members, and spouses on MacDill AFB and the local area.
Sept. 23, 2021
Remembering, honoring, connecting always part of the Air and Space Force family

Gold Star families are recognized for having experienced the loss of a loved one during a time of conflict. For these families, nothing will ever be the same, but they are not alone and they are certainly not forgotten.
Sept. 23, 2021
Alternative transportation for service members

For MacDill Air Force Base service members living off-base, driving to and from work may seem like an annoyance to start or finish the workday. An alternative option to commuting to and from base is utilizing a vanpooling service.
Sept. 22, 2021
Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths

The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or
Sept. 22, 2021
F-16s from Shaw AFB conduct joint training at MacDill

F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft from Shaw Air Force Base’s 79th Fighter Squadron “The Tigers”, Sumter, South Carolina, conducted joint integrated training at MacDill and Avon Park Air Force Range during exercise Raider Fires 21-12 Sept. 8-15, 2021.
Sept. 17, 2021
6th MDG delivers mandatory vaccines

Airmen from the 6th Medical Group began administrating doses of the COVID-19 vaccine at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, on Sept. 9, 2021. This comes after the Secretary of Defense issued a memorandum on Aug. 23, 2021, mandating all active duty personnel to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.