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March 23, 2015
City of Tampa honors MacDill superintendent with Woman of the Year recognition

Senior Master Sgt. Angela Suafoa, 6th Aerospace Medicine Squadron superintendent, was recognized by the city of Tampa as the 2015 Military Woman of the Year.Each year the prestigious award is given to women that showcase significant contributions toward the enhancement, advancement and support of
July 1, 2019
Commitment to care opens door for two MacDill Airmen

The commitment to the 6th Medical Group’s mission of “Prepare, Prevent, Heal, and Deploy,” has given two enlisted Airmen the opportunity to advance their education, and pursue new careers as commissioned officers.Tech. Sgt. Nicole Sadir and Staff Sgt. Lisa Villarreal, 6th Medical Group aerospace
March 30, 2012
Communication, exchange key to successful merging of Team MacDill refueling squadrons

Teamwork is a hallmark of the Air Force, and a central concept at MacDill Air Force Base, particularly since the 927th Air Refueling Wing transferred from Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., to MacDill in April 2008.As the fourth anniversary of the integration of the 927th ARW with the 6th Air
June 16, 2017
Community health protects against food, vector-borne diseases

What is Public Health? Although this section of the 6th Medical Group at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, may appear as if it only administers audiographs and physicals, it actually performs a broad spectrum of duties. Some Airmen in Public Health focus on flight physicals, ensuring aircrew and
Dec. 10, 2019
Cramped spaces and fuel vapors: MacDill “Tank Divers”

Tucked away behind U.S. Central Command and MacDill Air Force Base, Florida’s traditional hangars lies a hangar originally built to house fighter jets. On a given day, peeking out of that hangar will sit a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft seemingly out of place in the considerably smaller maintenance
Sept. 24, 2015
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,
May 19, 2017
Critical Days of Summer: Say Something

It’s that time of year again; days filled with evening barbeques, trips to the beach and late night fireworks.
June 4, 2019
CSAF, CMSAF honor D-Day veterans at MacDill for 75th anniversary

The sea provided no compassion for the brave men aboard, tension builds with every rock of the boat on every wave. Soldiers, cramped together, felt more like sardines as the mist of saltwater continually splashed their faces. Minutes began to feel like hours in that lock-tight vessel, but land soon
Nov. 28, 2011
Dear Wing Ma'am, "This is my first base and I don't know anyone"

DEAR WING MA'AM: I'm new to the military and love it so far. I joined because I wanted to serve and liked the idea of being a part of something big! I like my job and am happy I got MacDill AFB. Problem is, I am lonely. This is my first base and I don't know anyone here. I haven't seen anyone from
April 26, 2012
Dear Wing Ma'am: "How do I get back the trust?"

DEAR WING MA'AM, In no way am I perfect. I'm not the best husband and have made my share of mistakes. Unfortunately, these mistakes have taken a toll on the strength of our marriage. We want to have a stronger foundation for our relationship and overcome some of these hardships. How can we build the

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