Oct. 22, 2020 50th EARS member’s swift action saves life In recognition for an act heroism, a member of the 50th Expeditionary Refueling Squadron was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal during an award presentation ceremony, Oct. 20, 2020, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.
Oct. 21, 2020 A goal is a dream put into action Life has a funny way of teaching us lessons. What can seem tragic and life altering can shape our future for good or bad depending on how we overcome or become overwhelmed by events. The following is a short story of how perseverance can turn dreams into reality.
Oct. 16, 2020 Mental Health Clinic provides support to MacDill Airmen A priority at MacDill Air Force Base is to ensure each team member is combat ready and prepared to execute the mission set out by Air Mobility Command. Part of mission readiness is ensuring that individuals are offered paths to help with the emotional concerns and stressors of everyday personal and
Oct. 16, 2020 Habitat restoration and invasive species Today we’re focused on making sure there is a tomorrow for all of us. In order to maintain a healthy environment, it must be sustained adequately. The U.S. Air Force has installations across the entire world, from Texas to Japan, California to Qatar, and Hawaii to Greenland. It has now become a
Oct. 15, 2020 Face masks: Skin breakouts, rashes and irritation In the era of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) everyone is wearing face masks and for many their skin is suffering from new breakouts, rashes and irritation.
Oct. 15, 2020 A ‘Military Morning’ for local Tampa elementary Service members from MacDill Air Force Base, Florida visited a local elementary school to show support to the students, Oct. 15, 2020 in Tampa. More than 15 Airmen, Marines and Sailors greeted the elementary students as they made their way to Roosevelt Elementary to start the day with a warm
Oct. 13, 2020 Understanding Depression The National Institute for Mental Health defines depression as a common but serious mood disorder that negatively affects how you feel, think, and handle daily activities such as sleeping, eating, and working.
Oct. 13, 2020 6 ARW talks about pressing, modern subjects in “Lead Conversations“ Whether it is about suicide, diversity and inclusion, or just overcoming adversity, MacDill’s 6th Air Refueling Wing leadership team wants to talk about these subjects to create meaningful change.
Oct. 4, 2020 Selfless leadership leads to award Maj. Christopher Dorion, a flight nurse with the 45th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, earned the Air Force Reserve Command Aeromedical Evacuation Field Grade Officer of the Year award for his role during a five-month deployment to Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan where he forward-deployed and led air
Oct. 2, 2020 6th ARW: train, deliver, repeat Daily flight training missions are conducted at MacDill, so that aircrews can maintain proficiency and readiness to execute the many missions of KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft.