News

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. 29, 2016
6th SFS Immersion: EST training

Col. April Vogel, commander of the 6th Air Mobility Wing (AMW), and Chief Master Sgt. Melanie Noel, command chief of the 6th AMW, visited the 6th Security Forces Squadron special weapons and tactical (SWAT) team during an immersion, Nov. 21, 2016 at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. During the visit,
Nov. 10, 2016
Base Leadership visits with 6th SFS MWD

Col. April Vogel, coomander of the 6th Air Mobility Wing (AMW), Col. Jennifer Crossman, vice commander of the 6th AMW, and Chief Master Sgt. Melanie Noel, command chief of the 6th AMW, visited the 6th Security Forces Squadron miitary working dog section during an immersion, Nov. 7, 2017 at MacDill
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
Nov. 7, 2016
MacDill runway construction on schedule

Airfield construction is well underway at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. The construction started Oct. 20, 2016, to prevent foreign objects and debris (FOD) issues that could have placed aircrews and aircraft at risk.
Oct. 31, 2016
AF takes initial steps to reduce training unrelated to primary missions

Today, Air Force officials announced plans to reduce training not related to Airmen’s primary jobs to address concerns that excessive and non-mission related demands are impacting Airmen’s ability to focus on and accomplish their core duties.
Oct. 28, 2016
6th LRS relocates to one-stop shop

Multiple sections within the 6th Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) will relocate from buildings 48 and 52 to building 49, Oct. 24-28, 2016, at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.
Oct. 28, 2016
MacDill defenders ride in style

The 6th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) received six new Dodge Chargers in July, with the first vehicle being patrol ready in September.
Oct. 25, 2016
JCSE provides humanitarian support to Haiti after Hurricane Matthew

A team from the Joint Communications Support Element (JCSE) at MacDill Airforce Base, Florida, deployed Oct. 7, 2016, to provide humanitarian support and aid the disaster relief mission in areas of Haiti affected by Hurricane Matthew.
Oct. 11, 2016
Effective, efficient: MacDill leadership attends process improvement course

Members of Team MacDill’s leadership attended a senior leadership course at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 29-30, 2016, that provided an overview of how Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) is used to define problems, manage performance and strategically align organizational goals.