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  • MacDill's veterinarians care to TSA K-9

    "The job that these dogs do is so incredibly important because people's safety is on the line, and we take great pride in keeping these dogs healthy," said Army Spc. Caleb Jefferson, an animal care specialist with the Veterinary Treatment Facility on MacDill Air Force Base, Fla.When it comes to

  • GSL, patient safety just got safer

    "You can't put a price on safety," said Maj. Crystal Price, 6th Medical Support Squadron officer in charge of pharmacy operations.The Global Script Locator (GSL) system has already more than made up for its incurred cost by increasing efficiency and reducing patient hand out errors (rated the most

  • Aircraft and wildlife: BASH works to ensure the twain shall never meet

    How does one woman, her dog, and a few environmental tricks-of-the-trade save lives and millions of dollars, all while ensuring the safety of MacDill Air Force Base's missions of air refueling and distinguished visitor transportation? ...Strategically and uniquely through the Bird/Wildlife Aircraft

  • Casting a family's tragedy

    It all started with a post to an online forum. He wanted others with an interest in silver to see what he had made.Staff Sgt. James Ebbs, 6th Communications Squadron network infrastructure supervisor, posted photos of his latest creations about six months ago. He had just taken on a new hobby,

  • Diamond focus -- MacDill hosts first sergeant symposium

    From military disciplinary actions and law enforcement infringements to dealing with domestic assaults and the long hours away from one's family, the ins-and-outs of being a first sergeant were discussed in full at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Aug. 12 to 14, 2013. The event, MacDill's second annual

  • Training MacDill's newest EOD Airmen

    "A mistake when it really counts could lead to severe injuries or worse, which is why we train so much," said Airman 1st Class John Barr IV, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with 6th Civil Engineer Squadron. When a career field has a name like explosive ordnance disposal, one could only

  • You can't fly without supply

    In the Air Force no one job is more important than another. Each is needed to keep the Air Force 'machine' running smoothly so that the mission can be carried out malfunction-free.The lives of our Airmen, as well as the mission, can be placed at risk without all the necessary tools and equipment.The

  • The maintenance and operations linchpin

    When it comes to equipment safety and reliability, no one understands the ins and outs of proper maintenance better than an "AGE Ranger."These "rangers," aerospace ground equipment gurus, are always caked in grease and covered in sweat as a result of their hard labor. They are the Air Force's

  • ‘There I was...:' Deploying again, thinking, "Am I ready?"

    I was sitting at my desk cranking away on my day's work when I was notified that I had been selected for the next deployment. This particular notification marked the eighth deployment I had been selected for in my career, a by-product of 1-to-1 deployment dwells coupled with an insufficient number

  • Drive to Arrive

    When behind the wheel there should only be one objective: to safely reach the desired destination. Picture this: You're making a quick run to the store for some much needed items. During the drive you receive a text. You have two choices: You can read the text and attempt to send a quick response or