July 30, 2020 MacDill night flying key to proficiency When the sun sets over Tampa Bay, the lights come up over MacDill’s flight line. While many prepare to put the kids down to bed and head that way themselves, the prestigious pilots of MacDill’s 50th and 91st Air Refueling Squadrons kick-off their shifts with the roar of the KC-135 Stratotanker’s
March 3, 2020 Delivering excellence: MacDill boom operators train for perfection There’s a saying in the Air Force about refueling aircraft, something along the lines of nothing accomplishes mission success without tanker aircraft gas. This saying rings true in Tampa. Refueling aircraft such as MacDill Air Force Base’s KC-135 Stratotanker are vital to mission success and keeping
Jan. 19, 2018 Making history: 50th Red Devils take flight “Welcome to the first 50th air refueling flight,” said Lt. Col. Ricardo Lopez, addressing the aircrew members around the table during the historical pre-flight mission brief.
Dec. 27, 2017 Keeping up with the 50th MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Over two months have passed since the 50th Air Refueling Squadron returned to MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, and from day one, they’ve hit the ground running.