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  • MacDill Honor Guard: Honoring those who served

    With stoic expressions and slow, precise movements, MacDill Air Force Base Honor Guardsmen march toward their detail knowing they are about to see the faces of the service member’s family. They fold the flag step-by-step, one Airman then plays a rendition of Taps while the flag is presented to the

  • What is the Coalition Village?

    Tucked away inside a building at MacDill Air Force Base is a work center unlike any other in the Air Force that hosts senior officials from allied nations from around the world. While its name, the Coalition Coordination Center, is bolted on the outside walls, that doesn’t really answer the question

  • Birds don’t fly without supply

    Every day, Air Force aircraft maintainers repair and replace broken parts on their respective aircraft. Whether these parts are brand new or refurbished, they are required for maintainers to uphold rapid global mobility by keeping planes in the air.The maintainers are responsible for understanding

  • Take care of your wingman, have a plan

    Summer is here again, and with warmer weather it is not surprising that many will begin spending a lot of time outdoors. As people go out and enjoy barbecues and summertime parties, sometimes alcohol will be involved.

  • The fog of war: Team MacDill battles mosquitoes

    Imagine this scenario: the sun begins to rise above the Tampa Bay horizon as two service members jog along the Bayshore Boulevard running trail before beginning their work day.“This is a perfect time to run; the temperature is great,” says one of the service members.Suddenly, a faint buzzing sound

  • Lifting for a purpose

    After high school, Raymond, from Blissfield, Michigan, lacked a sense of direction. He always wanted to join the military, but when an old friend and coach offered him a spot on the Siena Heights University track and field team he jumped at the opportunity in 2009.

  • Next generation Airmen… CAP cadets awarded for excellence

    As the sun slowly sets over the horizon, cadets of the General Chuck Yeager Cadet Squadron in Brandon, Florida line up in formation for drill. Sounds of their cadence carry. Hup, Twop, threep, fourp, column left… harch. They practice and practice, seeking perfection with every step.