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  • MacDill mitigates wetlands to repair airfield drainage system

    Since Nov. 11, 2014, the 6th Civil Engineer Squadron at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, has been implementing a project to restore the airfield drainage system on the west and southeastern portions of the active runway."Over the years, the addition of access road and other modifications to the

  • The confidence to ‘knock out’ emergency actions

    In the blink of an eye, an amateur mixed martial artist felt the impact of the opponent's fist on her jaw. It was the hardest hit she had ever taken, but it wasn't enough to bring her down. Although this was only her second MMA fight, the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu-based fighter had come a long way in the

  • Perfect practice makes perfect

    The U.S. Air Force constantly strives for "Excellence in All We Do," and training is essential to that end.One of the 6th Air Mobility Wing's primary missions is aerial refueling, a capability that requires great precision."The mission can be anything; we talk about full-spectrum operations and

  • QA Honor Roll: setting the standard in maintenance

    One of the most demanding career fields in the Air Force is Aerospace Maintenance, where Airmen often find themselves enduring long hours while being exposed to the elements. However, to these Airmen the conditions are outweighed by the daily responsibility of ensuring the safety of their fellow

  • MacDill HAWC exceeds expectations in breast cancer walk event

    The Health and Wellness Center at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida., held the first annual "Go Pink Breast Cancer Walk and Expo" on Oct. 7, 2015. According to Joan Craft, 6th Force Support Squadron HAWC flight commander, getting even a small number of people would have been an accomplishment."I was

  • Airman Spotlight: SrA Treadaway and the Teddy Bear Drop

    In the small town of Morris, Alabama, Tyler grew up with a sense of service - It was hard for him not to. With a long lineage of family members who had served in the military or in public office, Tyler's character was molded by their selflessness.Growing up, he would spend his free time volunteering

  • Crew Chief University: Enhancing aircraft maintenance capabilities

    The Air Force is continually searching for and discovering innovative ways to enhance the capabilities of its personnel. At MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, in particular, a course known as the Crew Chief University has been developed to help aircraft maintainers better understand their mission,

  • MacDill captain becomes an Ironman

    Although he originally began his workouts to clear his head and regroup, one Air Force captain set his sights on becoming an Ironman.It was competitors braving the brutal Ironman World Championships held in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, that inspired Capt. Michael Schultz, 6th Medical Support Squadron

  • Success begins with you

    For Staff Sgt. Brian Kramp, 6th Maintenance Squadron crew chief and First Term Airmen Class team leader, being a crew chief in the U.S. Air Force has been a childhood dream. Now almost seven years later, as he graduates his final FTAC students Sept. 18, 2015, at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, he

  • 5-star service for the 4-stars

    Members of the 310th Airlift Squadron have a unique role in the overall mission of "rapid global mobility...unmatched installation support" at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.They specialize in providing "five-star service to the four-star generals" to include all seven of the Combatant Command