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  • TRANSCOM’S elite JCSE trains British army at MacDill

    After months of planning, MacDill's Joint Communications Support Element and Britain's 258th Signal Squadron, part of the 30th Signal Regiment based in Bramcote, Warwickshire, joined forces for Cobb Ring '15, a rigorous two-day physical and mental field readiness exercise, June 24-25 in Tampa,

  • Traumatic Stress Response Team ready to respond

    An assignment at MacDill Air Force Base is "a dream come true!" Most of us enjoy living in Tampa due to the sun, fun and relaxation it offers. On the other hand, we are aware of the potential of hazardous weather disasters, including flooding and damage from hurricanes. Many might not know where to

  • Two brothers one mission

    The phrase “One Team, One Fight” is a morale booster in the Air Force where cohesion and camaraderie are the cultural norms. This motto came as second nature to the Williams brothers.1st Lt. Richard “Beau” Williams, Reserve Citizen Airman assigned to the 927th Air Refueling Wing and Capt. Cory

  • 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

  • Using talent to represent the Air Force

    "It feels absolutely amazing to hit this milestone, like hitting the anthem lottery," said Tech. Sgt. Sonya Bryson, 6th Maintenance Group NCO in charge of maintenance plans, scheduling and documentation.Bryson, a Greenville, S.C. native, performed the National Anthem for the 1,000th time in her Air

  • USSOCOM Airman receives Frank M. Megna Award of Excellence

    "Winning an award of this magnitude is surreal," said Master Sgt. Robert Cook, United States Special Operations Command protective service operations superintendent.Recently, Cook was awarded the Frank M. Megna Award of Excellence by the Tampa Chamber of Commerce.The Frank M. Megna Award of

  • Utilizing your leadership

    MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – As Airmen, we are constantly reminded to always have a plan for every situation. But, what about those things that can’t be planned for, such as family emergencies?

  • Valenzia: ABMS Will Deliver the "Decision Advantage"

    Brig. Gen. Jeffery D. Valenzia is director of Joint Force Integration and head of the cross-functional team responsible for establishing the manpower, resources, and doctrinal infrastructure for the Advanced Battle Management System program.

  • Veterans Day

    On Nov. 11, with close to 400,000 veterans located within 100 miles of MacDill, there is much to celebrate. On the 11th day of the 11th month in the 11th hour of 1918, World War I was formally declared over. Across the globe, nations celebrated holidays such as Armistice Day and Remembrance Day to

  • Volunteers dedicate decade of service to Team MacDill

    Anyone who enters the Airman’s Attic at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, is immediately greeted with cookies and a smile by the managers, Angelo and Carmen Pizzi. Because of their selfless efforts, the Airman’s Attic is a home away from home for Airmen and their families.