• MacDill artists recognized at Air Force Art Contest

    The Air Force Services Center recently released the winners of the 2020 Air Force Art Contest. MacDill AFB artists Erin Shaffner placed second in the Adult Novice category for “Momento Mori” and Grace O’Neill placed second in the Youth 9-12 years for “Mirror Symmetry Self Portrait”.

  • MacDill details KC-135, “Spirit of Tampa Bay”

    Paintings and artwork immortalized on the nose of an aircraft have been a part of military heritage dating back more than 100 years. Each artwork is different, sometimes representing an extravagant squadron insignia, an old-fashioned “pin-up” girl, or can even be a beast-like creature. These

  • 6th LRS tests Airmen in simulated contested environment

    Members from Team MacDill participated in a large-scale readiness exercise to continue pushing the Air Force Chief of Staff's initiative, ‘Accelerate Change or Lose.’ The LRE took place from May 19 through May 21 and was divided into two phases. Phase one focused on generation, the rapid mobility

  • Risk Management - the key to a safe and enjoyable summer

    The Department of the Air Force reminds Airmen and Guardians to apply sound risk management when enjoying outdoor and recreational activities with family and friends this summer. The summer focus period runs from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

  • Active to Reserve, Airmen share total force experiences

    Capt. Kierstin Flores, 927th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft maintenance operations officer, knew she wanted to be part of the Air Force from a young age. After graduating high school early, she persuaded her parents to sign a waiver allowing her to enlist at 17 years old. Throughout her

  • MacDill welcomes new 6th OG commander

    Col. Benjamin Jonsson, 6th Air Refueling Wing commander, passes the 6th Operations Group (OG) guidon to Col. Jonathan Burdick, the incoming 6th OG commander, during the 6th OG change of command ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, May 17, 2021. The passing of the unit guidon to Burdick

  • Tampa Bay receives Military Spouse Community of the Year Award

    Tampa Bay has received the Hiring Our Heroes 2021 Military Spouse Community of the Year Award during the Hiring Our Heroes Military Spouse Employment Summit May 13, 2021. The award recognizes a community and its leaders for their efforts in creating a strong, inclusive community that allows military

  • AMC Commander's Challenge

    To accelerate the advancement of Rapid Global Mobility capabilities, Gen. Van Ovost is announcing the inaugural AMC Commander's Challenge: Call to Action for the 2030 Fight.