Jan. 11, 2018 Your separation, “Easy Button” At some point all good things come to an end, which is true even for Airmen who serve their country when they have to make the decision to retire or separate from the Air Force.
Jan. 10, 2018 From small town Iowa girl to MacDill Airman Growing up in the small town of Clinton, Iowa, Airman 1st Class Devin Matheny, an aerospace ground equipment apprentice assigned to the 6th Maintenance Squadron, never dreamed she would one day be in the military.
Jan. 8, 2018 Thanksgiving miracle: Airman saves boy’s life Thanksgiving is a holiday often reserved for gathering around the table for food and spending quality time with family and friends.
Dec. 27, 2017 Keeping up with the 50th MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Over two months have passed since the 50th Air Refueling Squadron returned to MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, and from day one, they’ve hit the ground running.
Dec. 21, 2017 Once an Airman’s son, now an Airman on his own Airman 1st Class Randall M. Bagtas, a food service journeyman assigned to the 6th Force Support Squadron at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, grew up with an example of what it takes to be a successful Airman.
Dec. 21, 2017 MacDill Airmen support the force When it comes to impacting morale and welfare of service members in a deployed location, there is one team that is always up to the task.
Dec. 18, 2017 Remembering the Fallen: Wreaths Across America 2017 MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Right as the clock struck noon on December 16, 2017, individuals all across America fell silent.
Dec. 14, 2017 MacDill crew chiefs keep tankers fit to fly When it comes to maintaining the KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, there is one group that prides themselves on being the first and final defense of each aircraft.
Dec. 8, 2017 In the wake of chaos: a face of courage arises It was late April in the inlet of Lake Worth, Florida. The skies were clear and sunny with high winds from a storm that had passed a few days before. Master Sgt. Julian Cordova, a resource advisor assigned to the 6th Maintenance Squadron, was out on his boat with a few Airmen, enjoying the spring
Dec. 8, 2017 MacDill Toastmasters Club: “Where Leaders Are Made” In the military, strong leadership is needed to complete the mission and is paramount for any organization to be successful.