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  • Moving forward...In reflection

    Despite the many options and places to turn to when you need help dealing with overwhelming life situations, the reality is that many people know or will know someone who'll still be overwhelmed.Support systems like the Base Chapel, the Medical Group's Mental Health and the Base's Military Family

  • Mental health: When needed, help is in easy reach

    The number five. When one thinks of Mental Health services, is the first thing that comes to mind the number five?The Air Force Mental Health program is divided into five individual groups, with five distinct functionalities. Mental Health, Family Advocacy, ADAPT, Resiliency and Behavior Health are

  • Dining Facility to reopen soon; diners to see new look, services

    The MacDill Diner's Reef dining facility is slated to open early April with a new, improved look and services. The dining facility closed its doors Jan. 9 to make some long overdue renovations.The Food Transformation initiative took effect at MacDill in 2010. MacDill was chosen along with five other

  • Airman & Family Readiness: Here for you

    In a building centrally located on MacDill Air Base, is a facility that caters to military members of all services and their families. The facility named after Madeline Tinker McCormick, the wife of the first commander (Gen. Clarence Tinker) of what later became MacDill Air Force Base, is filled of

  • Emergencies... Are you prepared?

    Emergencies can happen at any time on MacDill Air Force Base and we need to be prepared. The first steps in any crisis are to be aware of the emergency and knowing what is expected of you. Personnel from the 6th Civil Engineer Squadron, Emergency Management, Security Forces, MacDill Command Post,

  • HAWC ready to assist achieving a 'new you' in 2012

    New Years' resolutions to get fit or lose weight in 2012 sound great, but after looking at what it will take to achieve results, noble intentions often lose out to reality.But it doesn't have to be so hard, and the MacDill Health and Wellness Center is making sure of that in 2012.A host of programs,

  • Arts and Crafts Center may be your holiday shopping savior

    There are just a few shopping days left, and if there are a few names yet to cross off the shopping list, the MacDill Arts and Crafts Center may be able to help you "get 'er done."How about a Bombay Duck Charm Braclet - $3.50 to $6? What about hypo-allergenic earrings for about the same price?Maybe

  • Dear Wing Ma'am: I've been having a hard time falling

    DEAR WING MA'AM: I am working full-time, sometimes more. Usually, when I go to sleep, I can just put my head down and I'm out in less that 20 minutes. Lately, I've been having a hard time falling asleep and am having trouble keeping my energy up all day at work. I really don't want to use

  • Dear Wing Ma'am, "This is my first base and I don't know anyone"

    DEAR WING MA'AM: I'm new to the military and love it so far. I joined because I wanted to serve and liked the idea of being a part of something big! I like my job and am happy I got MacDill AFB. Problem is, I am lonely. This is my first base and I don't know anyone here. I haven't seen anyone from