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  • Dear Wing Ma'am: "Too busy to spend time with each other..."

    DEAR WING MA'AM: The last couple years have been a whirlwind. With deployments, kids getting out of school, work schedules and everything in between, my husband and I have really become close roommates rather than a loving couple. It's starting to feel like we are too busy to spend time together,

  • Dear Wing Ma'am: "She broke up with me..."

    DEAR WING MA'AM: I thought I met THE ONE here at MacDill AFB. We dated for almost a year and everything seemed to be going great. I thought we were in love and even talked about moving in together. Then, out of the blue, she breaks up with me. Now, I can't sleep and don't feel like eating. The guys

  • local Sheriff's provide hero's final ride home

    The Hillsborough County Sheriff's office in partnership with members of Team MacDill conducted a fallen hero's dignified transfer here for the second day in a row July 18.Over the years' service members have given the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Since 2009 the Hillsborough County Sheriff's

  • Homeward Bound

    Retirement, a time to reflect upon years of dedicated service with pride. Today, three of MacDill's finest have reached this milestone. At 10:30 a.m. three military working dogs from the 6th Security Forces Squadron, Conny, Jago and Haris, hung up their leashes at Helton Hall in front of a captive

  • Important fire safety message from the MacDill Housing Office

    With summer cookouts, bonfires and outdoor camping activities, now is the season to be smart about fire safety.Here are a few pointers to keep in mind when flames breakout: When using a cell phone to call 911 be aware that depending on the cell tower it hits, it might go to the Tampa 911 Emergency

  • Fireworks not authorized on MacDill

    According to MacDill AFBI 32-106 Fire Prevention Installation Program, fireworks of any description will not be used within the confines of MacDill Air Force Base.Fireworks during the Fourth of July are as American as apple pie, but did you know the number of fires reported double the numbers of any

  • Resiliency fair coming to MacDill

    Cirque du Resiliency Fair promises lots of fun and entertainment, with squirt gun fights, water slides and tasty barbecue, but the core theme of the July 2 event is serious business.With suicide rates in the military at an uncomfortable high, the focus of the MacDill Health and Wellness Center

  • Dear Wing Ma'am: "Gossiping hurting everyone"

    DEAR WING MA'AM: I truly enjoy what I do and get a lot of gratification out of serving, however, the work place gossiping is out of control. Some people in the office get along and some don't. When a problem arises, there is a lot of talk about who did or didn't do something and why. I'm stressed

  • Protect and serve - 6th Security Forces Squadron works around the clock

    Through wind, rain, heat and hail, the 6th Security Forces Squadron will always prevail. Twenty-four-seven, three-sixty-five 6th SFS Airmen defend all day and all night. MacDill Air Force Base is host to 38 mission partners, including United States Central Command, U.S. Special Operations Command

  • Dear Wing Ma'am: If I could, I would do it all over

    DEAR WING MA'AM: Six months ago, I retired from the Army after 24 years of service. During that time, I met courageous and honorable people, traveled to the far corners of the world, helped defend my country and helped mold future soldiers. If I could, I would do it all over again. I still get up at