News

Aug. 10, 2017
Out with analog and in with digital: KC-135s are being upgraded

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. –Two upgraded KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, which house a new system known as the Block 45 program, were delivered to MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, April 2017.
June 30, 2017
Olympians hold archery camp at Youth Center

Olympic archers Khatuna Lorig and Vic Wunderle held an archery camp at the Youth Center on MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, June 19-23, 2017.
June 2, 2017
MacDill holds Memorial Day ceremony in honor of fallen

A gaggle of Airmen solemnly stood watch as a detail of four marched to position themselves at the base of the flagpole. In silence, each member of the flag detail waited attentively for the sound of the National Anthem to signal they could lower the flag and begin rendering honors.Although this is
March 31, 2017
Who’s a good boy? Zoran retires after seven years of service

Patrol and detection; it is a job that Zoran, a military working dog, takes seriously. For the past seven years, he fulfilled his duty with the 6th Security Forces Squadron and retired March 31, 2017.
Feb. 1, 2017
Team MacDill and Tampa Bay Rays continue longstanding partnership

As part of the player development program, members of the Tampa Bay Rays baseball organization visited MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, on Jan. 18, 2017.
Dec. 15, 2016
Holiday celebration boosts morale for 6 MDG

As a “thank you” for the hard work throughout 2016, the Mental Health Flight hosted an appreciation event for personnel from the 6th Medical Group (MDG) at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Dec. 14, 2016.
Dec. 5, 2016
Civil Engineers efforts extend life of Hangar 2

The 6th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) is currently performing reconstruction to extend the lifespan of Hangar 2 here at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.
Nov. 7, 2016
MacDill supports largest DoD photo lab in Florida

At some installations, each U.S. service branch has a specific location designated for official photos. At MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, the Airmen in the 6th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs (PA) photo lab support the 6th Air Mobility Wing (AMW), 927th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), two Combatant
Oct. 27, 2016
Cover your dome, so you make it home

For Team MacDill, the safety of the children who live, play and attend school on MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, is a top priority. Therefore, regulations are in place to ensure their safety remains uncompromised.
Oct. 21, 2016
MacDill’s temporary lodging facilities undergo renovations

On Aug. 15, 2016, the 6th Force Support Squadron (FSS) began renovations on the temporary lodging facilities (TLF). Renovations include adding new flooring, paint and furniture to 50 rooms here at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.