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  • Holocaust survivors visit MacDill

    Three survivors of the Jewish Holocaust joined a group of servicemembers from around MacDill Air Force Base at the base chapel Apr. 21 in observance of Yom Hashoah. Yom Hashoah, translated in English to "a day of remembrance," was highlighted to commemorate the lives and heroism of the six million

  • Base Chapel wants to know

    And the survey says... . In an age of polls, questionnaires and focus groups on all manner of things from politics to soft drink preferences, the MacDill Chapel is fishing for some opinions about matters a little closer to the heart. The Chapel is running its annual online survey, asking as many

  • Pets and wildlife of MacDill; what is the risk of rabies?

    MacDill Air Force Base has the unique environment to play host to many species of wildlife across its acres. Although there are no major reasons residents should not feel comfortable and safe while on base, there are a few hazards that may have been overlooked. According to MacDill AFB Instruction

  • Airman convicted of shredding documents in Special Court Martial

    On Tuesday, March 31, 2009 prosecutors from the 6th Air Mobility Wing Judge Advocate's office tried the Special Court Martial of Airman James R. Welch. Airman Welch was charged with one specification of dereliction of duty and one specification of willful attempted destruction of government

  • Clinic undergoes accreditation survey

    The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care will conduct an accreditation survey of the 6th Medical Group May 11 through 15, 2009. The purpose of the survey will be to evaluate the 6 MDG's compliance with AAAHC standards for ambulatory health care and to determine if accreditation

  • MacDill celebrates the Month of the Military Child

    They are the children of Airmen, Soldiers, Marines and Sailors. Their parents support system while deployed. They are the military child. The contributions of military children is being celebrated across the Defense Department in April which is designated as the Month of the Military Child, and the

  • Health care: A benefit and a responsibility

    The mission of the 6th Medical Group is to provide comprehensive health care to America's heroes and their families. To achieve our vision of being our beneficiaries' first choice for outstanding health services, the 6 MDG strives to optimize efficiencies and access to care. Unfortunately, missed

  • Tax assistance continues for late filers

    The Retiree Activities Office will continue the tax assistance program for the remainder of the year in order to accommodate late filers and those who need amendments for returns already filed. Walk-in service will be provided Tuesdays and Thursdays from10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Appointments will be

  • Salvia off limits to Airmen; illegal substance in Florida

    Col. Lawrence Martin, 6th Air Mobility Wing commander, recently issued a policy regarding "Use of Intoxicating Substances, Other than Alcohol." This policy mentions the misuse of the herbal supplements Salvia divinorum, and Spice by military personnel. This order prohibits all US Air Force personnel

  • Clinical social workers standing by to counsel Airmen

    Did you know that MacDill Air Force Base has nine Clinical Social Workers who work at the MacDill Clinic located on the second floor of the hospital? So you may ask yourself, what are clinical social workers and what do they do here? Clinical social workers counsel military personnel and their