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  • ADAPT: serving Airmen who serve mission

    Although alcohol awareness month has come to an end, the issue of alcohol and drugs is a topic that affects people 365 days a year. It affects families, relationships and even work environments.In the Air Force and across the U.S. service branches, dedicated and trained service members are here to

  • 6th Maintenance Group holds annual motorcycle training

    As temperatures in Florida rise, motorcycle riders are seen in greater numbers around MacDill Air Force Base. On May 23, 2016, riders from the 6th Maintenance Group (MXG) took the opportunity during a wing training day to complete their annual motorcycle safety briefing."Riders tend to get more

  • Modernization: making it from scratch

    Making everything from scratch takes on a new meaning as aircraft metals technology Airmen from MacDill Air Force Base, Florida prepare to fabricate a time-saving and efficient paint rack.Over the past few months, construction has begun on a new paint booth for the aircraft structural maintenance's

  • Gold Bar Series: An Airman's journey from Guyana to COT

    For Staff Sgt. Ruchelle Austin, an aerospace medical technician with the 6th Medical Operations Squadron (MDOS), education has always been a necessity instilled in her by her mother. Because of her mother's guidance and sacrifices, Austin is now preparing for commissioned officer training as part of

  • SERE training: surviving the unknown

    The crackling of leaves disrupted the typical marshy ambience of the wetlands found on MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, as aircrew navigated away from a simulated KC-135 Stratotanker crash. They remain low and quiet with only the sound of the leaves to break the silence.On April 27 and 29, 2016,

  • From military child to military physician

    With the ever changing lifestyle of United States Armed Forces members, it is important to ensure that the safety and wellness of the military child is maintained. Therefore, the flawless execution of our medical professionals in the military, more specifically pediatricians, is vital to all

  • MacDill hosts first ever STEM event

    Volunteers from around MacDill Air Force Base, Florida teamed up to host more than 350 students for MacDill's School Day, April 29, 2016.Formerly known as Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Day, School Day included not only JROTC students from multiple schools, but science, technology,

  • A lifetime of tradition

    An overwhelming pressure hits a U.S. Air Force 2nd Lieutenant as soon as he enters a competition. However, all that clears when he steps up to the shooting line and starts to run through his mental checklist. In his gun box, everything is in its proper spot. Muscle memory begins to kick in. He is

  • Words of wisdom from finance superintendent of the year

    On his 22nd anniversary of serving on active duty, a senior master sergeant with the 6th Comptroller Squadron on MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, was awarded the finance 2015 Chief Master Sergeant Larry P. Gonzales Superintendent of the Year award.Although it is an individual award, Senior Master

  • Innovative Airmen support war reserve materiel program

    As the traffic management Airman loads two crates into the container, his eyes are locked on to the spacing. With little room for error, he remains focused. His training has prepared him for this. As he meticulously operates a forklift, he slowly maneuvers the crates into place and guides them into