• MacDill flies civic leaders

    U.S. Air Force Col. Stephen Snelson, the 6th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) commander, talks with 6th ARW civic leaders aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft from MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Dec. 17, 2019. Snelson piloted the familiarization flight which featured a refueling of a C-17 Globemaster III

  • MacDill Trains local TSA

    In an effort to assist local Transportation Security Administration officers with explosives identification, the 6th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight hosted an inter-agency training exercise, Sept. 11, 2019, at MacDill Air Force Base.

  • CORONA South 2019 calls MacDill “home”

    Top Air Force leaders convened June 3-7, 2019, for the CORONA South summit at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. CORONA South allows senior leaders such as Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. David Goldfein and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright to meet in-person with other Air Force

  • 6th MDG expands footprint, full spectrum readiness

    MacDill's satellite clinic, currently located in Brandon, Florida, is relocating to better serve the 95,258 joint service members, families and retirees who call the Tampa Bay area home.The clinic moves to 9210 King Palm Dr., Tampa this April. The Brandon clinic serves approximately 750

  • Nature's hazard: Storms

    Summer has arrived and with it brings the threat of severe storms. Each year the United States averages around 10,000 thunderstorms, and each thunderstorm typically produces heavy rain for 30 minutes to an hour. According to the National Weather Service, severe thunderstorms are officially defined

  • Motorcycle safety in preparation for Critical Days of Summer

    Military members (active duty and reserve), government civilians and dependents participated in the inaugural Military Motorcycle Track Day at Jennings GP in Jennings, Florida, May 11, 2018. This first-time event built upon skills taught in various Motorcycle Safety Foundation courses at more