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Feb. 26, 2018
Experience the exhilaration: Blue Angels to fly at AirFest 2018

As Tampa Bay AirFest 2018 quickly approaches, it seems to be an appropriate time to learn about the thrilling aerial performances set to awe and amaze those who will be in attendance.
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.
Nov. 20, 2013
FAB-ulous: 6th AMW fabrication flight makes it from scratch

At a time when Department of Defense budgets are under the microscope, each organization must come up with new and resourceful ways to continue the mission with limited manning and assets.For the members of the 6th Air mobility Wing's fabrication flight, this new and resourceful mindset led to the
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
Sept. 7, 2017
Family health helps maintain Mobility Forces at MacDill

As a service member, maintaining optimum readiness is crucial. Executing mission-related tasks can sometimes take service members around the world and separate them from loved ones.
May 15, 2015
Family, Football, and the Force: A Lieutenant's pursuit of the NFL dream

As Airmen, we strive to achieve excellence in all that we do. This core value not only applies to our military lives, but also to everything that we do out of uniform.For 1st Lt. Connor Dietz, 6th Logistics Readiness Squadron material management flight commander and Columbus, Ohio native, it means
March 16, 2018
Famous B-17 replica, Memphis Belle, comes back home to MacDill

The flight line at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, was much different than what it was during World War II, when aircraft flew constantly overseas to contest Nazi Germany. Some of those planes never returned to the U.S., but at approximately 10:30 a.m. March 13, 2018, MacDill welcomed back home,
Oct. 11, 2019
Fastest Airman in Air Force: Daniel Kirwa

Out of more than 12,000 participants, Kirwa placed first in the military category of the Air Force Marathon, and third overall, with a time of 2 hours, 33 minutes, and 3 seconds.
Sept. 1, 2011
Father and son captains cross paths at MacDill

His father is Navy, as was his father, and his father before him, but the tide turned with Joseph Hinson the IV, who went Air Force.There are no hard feelings, though, said Navy Capt. Joseph Hinson the III, who is a Reservist assigned to Naval Forces Central Command and who last week had a chance
Feb. 17, 2016
Fighting fire with fire

Through a thick cloud of smoke, the crackling of flames becomes more distinct. Firefighters push through the woods, guiding the fire with precision and control. With the use of science and skill, they burn the brush and debris from the forest floor without harming the trees.The 6th Civil Engineer

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