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  • Air Force Triathlon Team standout—Leader on and off the course

    "More than anything, a healthy mindset, progressive thinking, and the thought of continual self-improvement are what always keep me going. I'm continuously eager to learn and I'm yearning to set new standards."These are well-anchored, self-driven thoughts motivating one of MacDill's finest--Staff

  • Two ingenious craftsmen coengineer one-of-a-kind cost-saver

    As two of MacDill's aircraft metals technicians pondered the awkward, lengthy four-part paint process of the KC-135's main landing wheel, it happened; it was a "eureka moment"... a sudden, unexpected, triumphant discovery that only occurs on rare occasions. Doing as seasoned Air Force metals

  • GSL, patient safety just got safer

    "You can't put a price on safety," said Maj. Crystal Price, 6th Medical Support Squadron officer in charge of pharmacy operations.The Global Script Locator (GSL) system has already more than made up for its incurred cost by increasing efficiency and reducing patient hand out errors (rated the most

  • Diamond focus -- MacDill hosts first sergeant symposium

    From military disciplinary actions and law enforcement infringements to dealing with domestic assaults and the long hours away from one's family, the ins-and-outs of being a first sergeant were discussed in full at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Aug. 12 to 14, 2013. The event, MacDill's second annual

  • Training MacDill's newest EOD Airmen

    "A mistake when it really counts could lead to severe injuries or worse, which is why we train so much," said Airman 1st Class John Barr IV, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with 6th Civil Engineer Squadron. When a career field has a name like explosive ordnance disposal, one could only

  • ‘There I was...:' Deploying again, thinking, "Am I ready?"

    I was sitting at my desk cranking away on my day's work when I was notified that I had been selected for the next deployment. This particular notification marked the eighth deployment I had been selected for in my career, a by-product of 1-to-1 deployment dwells coupled with an insufficient number

  • There I was...: A combat medic who saw a share of combat

    There I was, on an eye-opening deployment. I thought as an Air Force medic I'd be working at a theater hospital. I found out it would not be the case for this deployment. Before leaving the states, I attended three months of training to prepare myself for combat operations and convoys. I landed in

  • Halloween safety tips

    Here are eight safety tips that will help ensure a fun, safe Halloween this year:When choosing a costume, stay away from billowing or long trailing fabric.If a child is wearing a mask, make sure the eye holes are large enough so they can see out of it. Provide children with flashlights or glow

  • Guidelines for a safe, fun Halloween night on MacDill

    Halloween is an exciting night to allow children to get dressed up, go trick-or-treating, attend parties and get free goodies. As the MacDill community is looking forward to a safe and secure night of fun, the hours for trick-or-treating on base will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Oct. 31.Harbor Bay at