June 21, 2018 MacDill’s active duty, reserve vehicle operations teams join under one roof For almost 16 years, the 6th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 927th Air Refueling Wing Vehicle Operations teams operated out of multiple buildings due to a lack of space and availability.
June 18, 2018 MacDill Airman proves himself as Advanced Designated Marksman MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- After an intense 13 days of classroom and practical weapons training, Airman 1st Class Damon Tillis, an entry controller with the 6th Security Forces Squadron at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, proved himself as an advanced designated marksman.
June 8, 2018 Hurricane season is upon us: Get a kit, have a plan, stay informed The state of Florida is no stranger to the effects of Mother Nature, having weathered over 80 storms since the turn of the century.
June 1, 2018 Airman receives inspiration to join from military movies Airmen join the Air Force for various reasons. Some desire to pilot aircraft soaring through the clouds, while others seek to combat the dangers in space and cyberspace. Some join not for a career, but to leave hometown life behind and be a part of a long-lasting tradition. Others join because they
June 1, 2018 Dangerous and dirty – MacDill “Tank Divers” power the fight Known as “Tank Divers,” Airmen with the 6th Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuels systems section at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, constantly find themselves in a bind, looking for and fixing deterioration and leaks in the fuel systems of the aircraft.
May 18, 2018 Fit for flight: 6th AMXS maintains KC-135 For more than 60 years, the KC-135 Stratotanker has executed rapid global mobility by providing unmatched air refueling and airlift support worldwide.
May 4, 2018 MacDill Airmen help rescue 5 in Tampa Bay It was Saturday, April 7, 2018 and for the 6th Security Forces Squadron marine patrol unit, it was like any other day. They were routinely conducting patrols around the 7.2 mile coastline of MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.Every weekend, boaters make their way onto the water to enjoy the mid-70
April 30, 2018 Law Day 2018 On May 1, the United States officially recognizes Law Day, an opportunity to reflect on the role of law in the founding of our country and to underscore how law and the legal process have contributed to the freedoms that all Americans share.
April 30, 2018 MacDill Captain discovers endless possibilities MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Growing up, it is no surprise to hear the questions, “What do you want to do when you get older?” or, “What do you plan on doing after graduation?”
April 27, 2018 MacDill hosts Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Scavenger Hunt Each April, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida hosts a variety of Sexual Assault Prevention and Response events to create awareness for SAPR month.