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  • Prepare for hurricane season; this week's Team MacDill standouts

    The Air Force designates the period from Memorial Day weekend through September 6 as the "101 Critical Days of Summer," and living in Florida we should also be aware that this week marks the beginning of hurricane season, officially starting June 1. We can't control the weather, but we can and must

  • Education key to achievement; some Team MacDill standouts

    To those who participated in the Community College of the Air Force graduation ceremony recently, congratulations! We are either attending or participating in many local high school, college and university commencement ceremonies being held now, and each of them ushers a level of excitement and

  • Carrying the MacDill message to Capitol Hill; this week’s standouts

    Last week I had the opportunity to brief U.S. Congress members on what we're doing here at MacDill and what we need to keep the mission going. Visiting Capitol Hill to connect with the top decision-makers in this country is an honor and something I take very seriously. I had a chance to engage in

  • Sponsors do important job; military spouses shine in May

    We are entering a high permanent-change-of-station season, and with so much turnover expected, I want to emphasize the importance you have as a sponsor in making newly reporting personnel feel welcomed and well adjusted. Sponsors are responsible for forming that initial connection with newly

  • Keep safety in mind; this week’s team standouts

    The "101 Critical Days of Summer" campaign kickoff is rapidly approaching. During this seasonal campaign extra emphasis is placed on outdoor and recreation safety. Officially, the campaign starts next month, but living in Florida, we are already experiencing the advantage of the best conditions for

  • Fitness on the rise; team standounts for the week

    I'm impressed with what I've seen during the week and on Saturdays with the implementation of the Fitness Improvement Program and Superior Health Assessment Program Enterprise. The group commander and supervisor support I've seen is awesome, and I am convinced that when our next overall wing fitness

  • Happy 70th, MacDill; some team standouts to note

    Happy Birthday MacDill Air Force Base! We are celebrating our 70th anniversary and a proud Air Force heritage in Tampa. I am truly grateful to serve with the fine women and men who currently are stationed on this base, and I look up to the leaders who paved the way in Mobility excellence getting us

  • Condolences; great teamwork and this week's standouts

    First, I'd like to offer sincere condolences to the family and friends of fallen hero Army Private First Class Michael C. Mahr who received a dignified return at MacDill Air Force Base last week. Last week's high winds and rain wreaked a torrent of tree branches and debris all over the streets and

  • April happenings; some team MacDill standouts

    As many of you are already aware, April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. There are several programs we will host on the base and in our communities that will focus on prevention and responsibility. As your Wing and installation commander, I am committed to

  • We are ready; some standouts from the week

    Last week we wrapped up a generation exercise in which we tested our capabilities to quickly ramp up to sustain a real-world contingency if called upon to do so. We did it safely and effectively. Our team here worked hard and the evaluation of our rapid mobility competency demonstrated that we are