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  • Col. April Vogel, right, commander of the 6th Air Mobility Wing, pauses for a photo with veterans of the 6th Bombardment Group (BG) at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Sept. 23, 2016. The 6th BG, conducted bombing raids over Japan during WWII, and is the predecessor to the 6th Operations Group at MacDill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Adam R. Shanks)

    Honoring heroes of the past: 6th Bomb Group visits MacDill

    Members of the 6th Bomb Group (BG) Association visited MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 23, 2016 for a base tour. The visit was a part of the group’s 30th annual reunion which started in Treasure Island, Florida.
  • Firefighters from the 6th Civil Engineer Squadron escort Senior Airman Sarah Eby, center, Fuels System Repairman apprentice with the 6th Maintenance Squadron, during an Emergency Management exercise at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Sept. 13, 2016. Eby acted as an Airman injured from a vehicle accident during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Vernon L. Fowler Jr.)

    MacDill uses Emergency Management exercise to maintain readiness

    On Sept. 13, 2016, personnel from various 6th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) agencies around MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, participated in an Emergency Management Exercise. The exercise simulated a fuel spill that resulted from a vehicle accident.
  • The radome and satellite at building 1750, otherwise known as the "golf ball" undergoes permanent deconstruction Sept. 12, 2016, at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. The radome has been a landmark on MacDill since the 1990s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tori Schultz)

    MacDill’s golf ball had its final round

    One of MacDill’s popular landmarks will soon be no more. “Turn left at the golf ball,” won’t be said after Sept. 21, 2016. That’s because the radome, which is a satellite covering affectionately referred to as the “golf ball” by base populous, began permanent deconstruction Sept. 12, 2016.
  • Lt. Gen. Charles Brown, deputy commander assigned to U.S. Central Command, and Airman Kadie Simmons, a customer service technician assigned to the 6th Force Support Squadron, cut the 69th Air Force Ball birthday cake in Tampa, Fla., Sept. 9, 2016. According to tradition, the youngest Airman and the most senior-ranking Airman at the ball cut the Air Force birthday cake. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Vernon L. Fowler Jr.)

    69 years and counting: Team MacDill celebrates AF birthday

    The sound of joyous laughter and clinking glasses rang out in the upper level of the Hilton Downtown Tampa. The reason for these echoes of merriment? None other than the 2016 Air Force Ball.
  • The Junior Enlisted Dormitory at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., houses more than 300 personnel. It is the responsibility of the Airman Dorm Leaders to act as facility managers, leaders and mentors simultaneously to ensure the Airmen have everything they need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Vernon L. Fowler Jr.)

    Dorm office desires two motivated NCOs

    The Air Force strives to develop professional, well-rounded Airmen to carry out the mission in every capacity. Often, this means utilizing them outside of their specific career fields in roles known as special duties.
  • Building 411 will be the new location for the Pass and ID card office at MacDill Air Force, Fla. The move is scheduled to take place Aug. 22-26, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Vernon L. Fowler Jr.)

    MPS relocates to new, improved building; services interrupted

    During the week of Aug. 22-26, 2016, the Pass and ID card office will be relocating from Building 373 to Building 411 at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.
  • Tech. Sgt. Kimburly Davis, NCO in charge of immunizations assigned to 6th Medical Operations Squadron (MDOS), completes inventory of an arriving vaccines shipment, Aug. 10, 2016 at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. The 6th MDOS immunizations clinic receives weekly shipments of vaccines worth approximately $30K. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jenay Randolph)

    MacDill immunizations technicians strive to build a healthier force

    Air Force medical officials are encouraging Airmen, their families and all beneficiaries to raise their personal awareness of immunization health during National Immunization Awareness Month in August.
  • A KC-135 Stratotanker sits on the flightline during sunrise July 17, 2015 at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. MacDill is home to 16 KC-135s that are responsible for providing aerial refueling capabilities to the Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melanie Hutto/Released)

    The KC-135: 60 years of excellence

    For 60 years, the KC-135 Stratotanker has executed rapid global mobility through unmatched aerial refueling and airlift support worldwide. Throughout the many major events the Air Force has been a part of, this aircraft continues to stand the test of time.
  • Airman 1st Class Alicia Powell, commercial search gate member assigned to the 6th Security Forces Squadron, aims at a target during Desert Defender deployment training at Fort Bliss, Texas. Powell attended the training in preparation for her first deployment.

    Airman prepares for deployment through Desert Defender training

    Before deploying to their area of responsibility, military personnel must be trained to ensure they are mission capable and fully equipped to fulfill their duties as well as handle any situations that may arise. One particular Airman recently participated in training known as Desert Defender at Fort Bliss, Texas, to prepare for her first deployment.
  • Aircrew and ground personnel conduct a pre-flight check at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada July 18, 2015 during exercise Red Flag. The aircrew went on to refuel several exercise participants. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. David Salanitri)

    MacDill aircrews help keep Red Flag going

    Aircrew and ground personnel conduct a pre-flight check at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada July 18, 2015 during exercise Red Flag. The aircrew went on to refuel several exercise participants. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. David Salanitri)
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