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Sept. 14, 2018
MacDill remembers 9/11

A Team MacDill Member pays respects to the names on the U.S. Special Operations Command Memorial after a 9/11 memorial ceremony held at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Sept. 11, 2018. The remembrance ceremony was held in honor of those who died during the attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st
Sept. 14, 2018
MacDill Total Force stays ready through operational readiness exercise

While ensuring 33 missions partners on MacDill have everything they need to succeed, the 6th Air Mobility Wing must remain operationally ready to accomplish their flying mission.
Sept. 11, 2018
Resilient kids, ready Airmen

One thing Airmen worry about when they deploy is the well-being of their family, especially children who may have a hard time coping with the challenges that come with a parent’s deployment.The impact of deployment on children is a key component of Airmen readiness. Knowing their family is well
Sept. 10, 2018
Operational Support Teams work inside “beating heart” of USAF

Each squadron in the Air Force faces different stressors and health challenges that require unique solutions.General David Goldfein, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, is leading an effort to revitalize Air Force squadrons.
Sept. 10, 2018
SAPR empowers, supports Airmen

Sexual assault can be a deeply traumatizing event in anyone’s life. Across the Air Force, Airmen and their families have access to Sexual Assault Prevention and Response or Family Advocacy Program resources to get support and guidance on how to move forward.
Sept. 7, 2018
Air Mobility Command welcomes new commander

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Air Mobility Command welcomed a new commander at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Sept. 7.Air Force Gen. Maryanne Miller took command of AMC from Air Force Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II, who retires after more than 35 years of service. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David
Sept. 7, 2018
Researchers study factors influencing Airmen’s tobacco use during technical training

The Air Force strictly regulates tobacco use during basic and technical training, but some Airmen still use it. Air Force researchers are working with the University of Virginia to uncover why Airmen use tobacco.
Sept. 6, 2018
MacDill ID card office adds new online service, reduces wait time

The 6th Force Support Squadron’s military personnel flight (MPF) serves a large military population that includes active-duty service members, reservists, dependents, retirees and civilian contractors.
Aug. 30, 2018
Why I serve: The Kalkbrenner family

As of 2017, approximately two million people currently serve in the U.S. military with millions of veterans serving before them in the several hundred year history of the country’s armed forces. All of these service members chose to don their respective service’s uniform for varying reasons. Many
Aug. 27, 2018
Team MacDill fire, emergency experts never settle

Recently, the Fire and Emergency Services at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, was awarded international reaccreditation status by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International for their continuous commitment to quality improvement and enhancement of service delivery to the community.