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  • Warthogs visit MacDill

    MacDill Air Force Base received an short notice visit from 10 fighter jets Oct. 1-11, 2013."Up until three weeks ago we had planned to go to another [temporary duty] location," said Capt. James Chevalier, 442nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron officer in-charge of the deployment to MacDill. "I'm proud

  • Wax on, Wax off

    MacDill's 16 KC-135 Stratotankers play a key role in mission success each and every day. Whether it is refueling missions or aeromedical evacuations, the last thing aircrew wants to worry about is whether or not the aircraft has been washed.Tasked with the assignment of keeping these massive

  • What do you know about MacDill?

    There are numerous interesting facts about MacDill Air Force Base, Florida that many people may be unaware of. Facts that help shed light on just how much this installation impacts the lives of its service members, retirees, civilians, dependents and ultimately the greater Tampa Bay community. Not

  • What does it take so others may live?

    They get to work by parachute and operate on airfields with motorcycles and dirt bikes. Their office view is from the top of a mountain and can be the most beautiful but deadly they will ever see. They travel to clients on skis.This is Air Force Special Tactics. Ten of Team MacDill's own, along with

  • What is the Coalition Village?

    Tucked away inside a building at MacDill Air Force Base is a work center unlike any other in the Air Force that hosts senior officials from allied nations from around the world. While its name, the Coalition Coordination Center, is bolted on the outside walls, that doesn’t really answer the question

  • What's the hold up?

    Why does it take so long to get through the gates of MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, in the morning? The wait time issue is far more in depth than most perceive.Each day, more than 17K personnel are trying to report for duty; and many of the base's personnel are travelling southbound on small

  • Wisdom from an ALS commandant

    As Airmen progress through their careers, they are required to attend Professional Military Education courses, also known as PME. These courses prepare Airmen for enhanced responsibilities and leadership roles.

  • Wish granted for young, aspiring pilot

    Mark Carnes, a 14-year-old from Richmond, Virginia, and his mother, Gwendolyn, toured MacDill Aug. 23, 2016, as a part of his wish with the Make-A-Wish Foundation