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Oct. 31, 2017
Airmen work behind the scenes to ensure MacDill’s mission pushes forward

Airmen across the Air Force use different types of transportation to fulfill their missions; ranging from refueling trucks to fire trucks, and even ambulances. Behind the scenes, there is a group of Airmen making sure those vehicles are ready at all times.
Oct. 30, 2017
MacDill air traffic control: Training effectively and efficiently

In today’s military, air support has revolutionized the support and defense of the U.S. To keep that support running safely and effectively, air traffic controllers, those who monitor the air space, continuously train on systems like the Tower Simulation System, so they are ready for whatever comes
Oct. 27, 2017
MacDill spotlights National Energy Action Month

In September 1991, former President George H. W. Bush declared October as National Energy Awareness Month, also known as National Energy Action Month, to raise awareness on the importance of sustainably managing the nation’s energy resources.
Oct. 26, 2017
Family Advocacy Program spearheads MacDill Domestic Violence Awareness Month campaign

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Each October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month. With it is a chance to discuss the warning signs of abuse and ways to seek help. A common theme regarding mental wellness on military installations is to seek help now, and that theme is front and center for the
Oct. 24, 2017
MacDill Shadow Program: One united force

As the world’s preeminent force in air, space and cyberspace, the Air Force requires diverse careers to provide support to the mission.
Oct. 19, 2017
Eye see you: Ophthalmic technicians keep MacDill’s eyes on the mission

Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Army and Coast Guard all have something in common; they keep their eyes on the mission and work every day to reach their goals.
Oct. 17, 2017
Sacrifice: Balancing family and service

Deployments are a reality many military couples must face. These tours can take military members across the world for an extended period of time with limited communication back home.
Oct. 12, 2017
Home Station Training: Airmen rest, fed, mission ready

When Airmen deploy or carry out operations where there isn’t a military installation close by, they must setup essential equipment to meet the basic needs of food, water, shelter and rest so they can execute their mission. This skill is known as Home Station Training and it's conducted annually to
Oct. 12, 2017
MacDill weather forecasters can see the future

After eight and a half weeks of Basic Military Training, a group of Airmen spend roughly eight months learning meteorological concepts, forecasting skills, process and procedures, and how to apply the knowledge from their training in order to be able to call themselves U.S. Air Force Weathermen.
Oct. 10, 2017
From Hurricane Irma evacuation to Maria recovery – the 6th OSS

Prior to Hurricane Irma, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, made preparations in anticipation of a probable direct hit. Aircraft and other assets were moved to alternate locations, and Col. April Vogel, the commander of the 6th Air Mobility Wing, issued an evacuation order..The credit for all of the

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