• 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Discipline leads to championship trophy

    With a new trophy to add to her collection, Tech Sgt. Meya Rayner, 927th Commander Support Staff wing administration flight chief, expresses how discipline and motivation were vital parts to get through training.

  • 927th Air Refueling Wing Assumption of Command

    U.S. Air Force Col. Kurt A. Matthews assumed command of the 927th Air Refueling Wing, during the assumption of command ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 11, 2021.

  • 91st ARS return to MacDill AFB

    Airmen from the 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron marshal in a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 8, 2021. The 91st ARS provided effective air refueling in order to enable the U.S. Central Command and the U.S. Transportation Command’s objectives, while furthering

  • 79th FS trains at MacDill AFB

    U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 79th Fighter Squadron (FS), out of Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, arrived at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 8, 2021. The 79th FS traveled to MacDill from Shaw to conduct agile combat employment training.

  • September is National Suicide Prevention Month

    September is National Suicide Prevention Month. It’s a time when the Department of Defense brings added attention to the complex issue of suicide and emphasizes the valuable resources and support available year-round. This year’s theme, “Connect to Protect: Support Is Within Reach,” highlights the