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July 24, 2018
Determined MacDill mom, dad earn commissions

“I have many interests in life and have never been fond of sticking with one thing, as I love change and to learn new things,” said 1st Lt. Brandon Cruz, Medical Service Corps officer with the 6th Medical Operations Squadron. “I have enjoyed being a medic and being hands on with patients thus far,
June 27, 2018
Years of dedication pays off for two MacDill Airmen

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Two MacDill Air Force Base Airmen, Staff Sgt. Jennifer Drake, an aerospace medical technician, and Staff Sgt. Jan Nirza, a public health technician, both assigned to the 6th Aerospace Medical Squadron, earned acceptance into the 2018 Nurse Enlisted Commissioning
June 21, 2018
MacDill’s active duty, reserve vehicle operations teams join under one roof

For almost 16 years, the 6th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 927th Air Refueling Wing Vehicle Operations teams operated out of multiple buildings due to a lack of space and availability.
May 4, 2018
MacDill Airmen help rescue 5 in Tampa Bay

It was Saturday, April 7, 2018 and for the 6th Security Forces Squadron marine patrol unit, it was like any other day. They were routinely conducting patrols around the 7.2 mile coastline of MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.Every weekend, boaters make their way onto the water to enjoy the mid-70
April 30, 2018
MacDill Captain discovers endless possibilities

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Growing up, it is no surprise to hear the questions, “What do you want to do when you get older?” or, “What do you plan on doing after graduation?”
April 16, 2018
From bombers to tankers: MacDill celebrates 77 years of excellence

From bombers to fighters to tankers, I’ve seen a great deal in my 77 years.
March 28, 2018
The power of a smile: Airmen receive training on communication and relationships

The 6th Medical Group invited Rich Castellano, an author and double-board certified facial, plastic, and reconstruction surgeon out to MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Mar. 26, 2018 to talk about effective communications skills and more specifically the power of a smile.
March 22, 2018
Flying classrooms – teaching future leaders in the air

Leadership – a quality that may come instinctively to some, can be learned. Since military members are charged with the responsibility of taking care of and connecting with the men and women serving alongside them, this quality is one of the priorities of military service. Many leadership courses
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,
March 16, 2018
Keep the fines at Bay

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, FLA. – As Florida days begin to get longer and temperatures start to rise, it’s understandable how enticing being on the water can get.

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