• Team MacDill salutes Tampa Bay’s front-line heroes

    Everyday KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft lift off from the flight line at MacDill, take to the skies and carry out training sorties and refueling missions along the gulf and the southeast region. However, on Friday, May 15, the flight path of one of MacDill’s refueling aircraft will look completely

  • MacDill to implement phased approach for installation reopening

    MacDill will implement phase one of a multi-phase approach to reopen the base beginning Monday, May 4, 2020. Base officials will begin cautiously relaxing specific guidelines in a slow and deliberate manner. The base will remain in each phase for a minimum of 14 to 21 days, with the precise length

  • MacDill Reserve Citizen Airmen pay their respects to medical professionals

    Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 927th Air Refueling Wing ventured to Tampa General Hospital on May 1, 2020 to show appreciation to medical professionals in their fight against the global pandemic COVID-19.During the gathering, members of the wing presented the hospital with a banner that read: “The

  • MacDill dorm residents socialize virtually

    MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Normal life had a completely different meaning over a month ago. Weekends used to be spent out with friends and it was easy to make last minute plans with them to grab a quick meal. But with stay at home orders and social distancing practices being highly encouraged,

  • 6 CS: Keeping MacDill connected while separated

    Whether in-person or virtually, staying connected is essential to everyday mission success. As base closures and quarantine have separated many MacDill personnel, we are more reliant than ever on networking capabilities to accomplish daily activities.In order to ensure all 6th Air Refueling Wing

  • Alcohol use during home isolation or quarantine

    The introduction of curfews, quarantine, and recommended self-isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an unprecedented number of people staying in their homes. It is especially important now to be aware of the health and safety risks posed by alcohol in light of the misinformation

  • MacDill’s Diamond Sharp Award winners

    Two Airmen were recently recognized as the MacDill First Sergeants Council’s Diamond Sharp Award recipients for March 2020, recognizing their outstanding duty performance. The Diamond Sharp Award is a monthly award that recognizes an Airman and a non-commissioned officer who excel in the performance