• Group of F-35 Lightning II visits MacDill AFB

    A group of F-35 Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare to take-off, March 16, 2021 at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, located at Marine Corps Air Station (MACS) Beaufort, S.C. visited MacDill for training purposes. (U.S. Air Force photo by

  • Skydiving connects Gold Star moms with their heroes

    Ellen Comfort and Sandee Rouse, Gold Star mothers from the 75th Ranger Regiment, skydived with Special Operations Command’s parachute demonstration team, the Para-Commandos, March 13, 2021 at Skydive City in Zephyrhills, Florida. Para-Commandos’ tandem jumps allow families of fallen service members

  • Celebrate military children in April, year round

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- Each year, communities worldwide look to April as an important month for children who have one or both parents or guardians serving in uniform. Considered the military’s youngest heroes, in many ways children serve too. That’s why we honor them during the

  • 6th ARW leaders visit ‘Black Knights’

    The 6th Air Refueling Wing command team traveled to Sumpter Smith Joint National Guard Base, Ala. for an immersion tour with the 117th ARW and the 99th Air Refueling Squadron Mar. 30, 2021. The “Black Knights” of the 99th ARS is an active associate unit stationed at Birmingham, Ala. but functions

  • Are you or someone you know suffering from an eating disorder?

    Eating disorders can affect girls and boys, women and men, people of all races and backgrounds; but because of the stigma or misperceptions, some people may not get the help they need. It is important for people to understand what eating disorders are and what they are not. Eating disorders are not

  • AFAF 2021 campaign, helping Airmen, Guardians, families

    The annual Air Force Assistance Fund campaign officially kicked off here March 22 and will run through April 30. The AF Assistance Fund raises money for four charities that take care of Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Those four charities are the Air Force Enlisted Village, the General and

  • 6th CES hosts 6th ARW leaders for immersion training

    The 6th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Emergency Services Flight conducted an immersion training for 6th Air Refueling Wing leadership to observe and participate in the daily operations conducted by the MacDill Fire Department.

  • MacDill Transition Assistance Program

    Separating or retiring soon? The MacDill Air Force Base Transition Assistance Program (TAP) provides information and training to ensure service members transitioning from active duty are prepared for their next step in life—whether pursuing additional education, finding a job in the private sector

  • 6th SFS female defenders issued improved body armor

    Female defenders from the 6th Security Forces Squadron received a new and improved protective body armor at MacDill Air Force Base in February. The new Improved Outer Tactical Vest is designed to fit higher on the waist, includes an adjustable corset on the back to tighten as needed, curved plates