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  • U.S. Air Force Cadet Lt. Col. Matthew Entner, a student of Detachment 643 at Cedarville University in Ohio, experiences what it feels like to be in the boom operator bod during a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft refueling flight June 14, 2018 over the Eastern United States.

    MacDill flies classroom for ROTC, USAFA cadets

    Reserve Officers’ Training Corps and U.S. Air Force Academy cadets flew aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft during Operation Air Force as part of a flying classroom June 14, 2018 at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.
  • A dermatology patient, prepares to receive laser treatment on his nose at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., March 9, 2018.

    6th Medical Group receives Joint Commission accreditation

    The 6th Medical Group assigned to MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Ambulatory Health Care Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its nationally recognized standards.
  • Elizabeth Fisher, the co-founder and president of Selah Freedom, speaks during the Leaders Inspiring for Tomorrow (LIFTx) seminar hosted by MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., April 19, 2018. Fisher spoke on different principles of leadership and how they can be applied to create welcoming work environments. LIFTx brought together 10 diverse speakers from around the country who shared their stories of leadership, inspiration, innovation and resiliency.

    LIFTx: Leaders Inspiring for Tomorrow

    “Everyone in this room has the ability to leave a legacy.” “Don’t underestimate the influence you have on everybody in the world.” “Everything you do, do with all your heart.” “If you change nothing, nothing changes.” “You make a difference.”
  • U.S. Air Force Col. Troy Pananon, vice commander of the 6th Air Mobility Wing, addresses the Hillsborough County Public School Board during their meeting April 3, 2018. Pananon spoke on the creation of the MacDill Council for Education Excellence and how it helps military families transition and overcome challenges they may often face.

    MacDill, Hillsborough County schools work together

    From deployments to permanent changes of stations, military children face a plethora of unique challenges. As a way to recognize and honor our country’s youngest heroes for their daily sacrifices and resiliency, the Department of Defense deemed April as the Month of the Military Child.
  • U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 6th Contracting Squadron (CONS) pause for a photo at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., April 3, 2018.

    6th Contracting Squadron wins Air Force small business award

    The 6th Contracting Squadron at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, received the 2017 Small Business Director’s Beyond Goals Award, March 19, 2018.
  • Members of the Host Aviation Resource Management (HARM) office pause for a photo at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., March 7, 2018. The HARM office was recently recognized as the Air Force Outstanding Aviation Resource Management Sergeant Dee Campbell Small Unit of the Year for the 2017 fiscal year.

    Host Aviation Resource Management wins Air Force level award

    Just as the human spine provides stability and support to the structure of the body, the aviation resource managers provide stability and support to accomplishing our mission of unmatched air refueling and executive airlift.
  • U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 46th Aerial Port Squadron, 512th Contingency Response Squadron and 712th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Dover Air Force Base, Del., pause for a photo at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., March 2, 2018.

    MacDill supports Patriot Sands

    Between Feb. 27 and March 3, 2018, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida hosted Patriot Sands, a joint-force exercise to train contingency response personnel and maintain operational proficiency.
  • Open or concealed carry of personally owned firearms on MacDill Air Force Base, Florida is prohibited.

    Open and Concealed Carry on MacDill AFB

    Open or concealed carry of personally owned firearms on MacDill Air Force Base, Florida is prohibited. One highly regulated exception is the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act (LEOSA) program.
  • U.S. Air Force Col. April Vogel, commander of the 6th Air Mobility Wing, signs a proclamation for military saves week at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 1, 2018.

    Military Saves Week

    MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Throughout the week of Feb. 26, 2018, the Military and Family Readiness Center is partnering with Grow Financial and Armed Force Banks for Military Saves Week at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.
  • Former Tampa Bay Lightning players, along with the Stanley Cup, pause for a photo with Airmen at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Jan. 24, 2018. The former players visited ahead of the National Hockey League All-Star game, which is scheduled to be held at AMALIE Arena, Tampa, Fla.

    NHL All-Star game brings Stanley Cup to MacDill

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