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  • Airmen with the 6th Communications Squadron (CS) complete the final laying of 35 total miles of cable at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., June 16, 2016. Throughout the project, the 6th CS personnel outfitted various locations, such as MacDill residential areas and critical communication hubs, with new cables and circuits. (U.S. Air Force graphic illustration by Staff Sgt. Shandresha Mitchell)

    Cable dogs keep MacDill connected

    The 6th Communications Squadron (CS) recently completed the final laying of 35 total miles of cable throughout MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. The project was the culmination of many smaller cable-laying jobs completed throughout the year. Ultimately aiding in the function and mission of MacDill and the 6th Air Mobility Wing (AMW).
  • MacDill Air Force Base, Florida is observing the Critical Days of Summer Safety Campaign. The campaign is used to raise awareness about the risks involved with common summertime activities. Mitigate common summertime risks with these tips.

    Decisions Matter: MacDill supports Critical Days of Summer Safety

    For Airmen and their families across the sunshine state, summer can be a time to enjoy various indoor and outdoor activities. However, it is also the time of year when routine activities and travel can present more safety risks than ever.
  • Col. Daniel Tulley, right, commander of the 6th Air Mobility Wing, is sprayed with water and champagne by his family during his fini flight at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., June 28, 2016. Tulley’s two-year tenure comes to an end as he prepares to relinquish command on July 8.

    6th AMW commander takes final flight at MacDill

    A small gathering looks on in anticipation as Col. Daniel Tulley, commander of the 6th Air Mobility Wing (AMW), taxis a KC-135 Stratotanker toward them on the flightline at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, June 28, 2016.
  • (Right) Staff Sgt. Benjamin Heard, Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialist, explains the use of survival tools to rookies of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. June 10, 2016. The rookies received the opportunity to test equipment, learn basic survival skills and sample food rations.

    Team MacDill hosts Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookies

    Rookies from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took a break from training to visit MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, June 10, 2016. The visit, which included a trip to various points of interest around base, provided the players with insight to the military community and mission on MacDill.
  • Members from the 6th Logistics Readiness Squadron and the 6th Civil Engineer Squadron came together to test and familiarize themselves with two new Striker 3000 fire trucks June 9, 2016, at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. The new fire trucks are an improvement to the previous models in service, with the ability to extinguish fires more effectively. (U.S. Air Force photo layout by Airman Adam R. Shanks)

    MacDill Airmen train on Striker 3000

    Members from the 6th Logistics Readiness Squadron and the 6th Civil Engineer Squadron came together to test and familiarize themselves with two new Striker 3000 fire trucks June 9, 2016, at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. The new fire trucks are an improvement to the previous models in service, with the ability to extinguish fires more effectively.
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