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Dec. 16, 2016
Training America’s future leaders: Cub, Boy Scouts visit MacDill

Twenty Cub Scouts from Lithia, Florida as well as 65 Boy Scouts camped out at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Dec. 2-4, 2016.The Cub Scouts were part of Pack 632 and the Boy Scouts were from Troops 11, 56, 83 and 632.
Dec. 13, 2016
Age is nothing but a number: Award-winning bodybuilder sculpts her way to better fitness

She’s in the gym regularly, always pushing herself harder. Beads of sweat drip from her forehead as she looks at herself in the mirror, assessing her progress.
Dec. 9, 2016
Airman grows by overcoming “every little “ting”

"The men and women serving in the U.S. Air Force are representative of the diversity of our nation,” said Chief Master Sgt. James Cody, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force. “We value this diversity and it's one of our greatest strengths; our Airmen come together to produce an incredible team that
Nov. 30, 2016
MacDill pilots hone skills in flight simulator

The Operational Flight Trainer provides KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew the opportunity to practice operational and emergency procedures in a full-motion, simulated flight environment under the instructional expertise of a CAE instructor.
Nov. 22, 2016
Champion finds passion in Ironmans

His hearts thumps, almost out of his chest, as he walks up to the starting line. Hundreds of people stand eagerly awaiting the big race to begin, and his excitement leaves a pit in his stomach. He mentally prepares; shutting out the crowd, silencing his own reservations for the challenges he’s about
Nov. 7, 2016
Aircrew Flight Equipment: gear ready, mission ready

Helmet fitted? Check. Chemical gear? Check. Goggles, rafts, vests, and all other essential gear inspected and properly loaded onto the aircraft? Check.
Oct. 20, 2016
Friendships forged by fate: MacDill Airman mentors young suicide survivor

“Kelsey has been a true Godsend to my family,” said Megan Sanders, mother of Kaylee Smith. “She has supported my children during numerous Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) events and in their everyday lives.”
Sept. 28, 2016
Overcoming Obstacles: single mother learns from lessons of the past

From a young age, Senior Airman Jenay Randolph, a photojournalist assigned to the 6th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs office, has faced and overcome personal obstacles and struggles, which made her who she is today.
Sept. 26, 2016
Fueling the mission: One tank at a time

It’s early morning and the sun is just rising over the horizon. Petroleum, oil, lubricants (POL) Airmen are already hard at work inspecting, testing fuel and fueling aircraft. These Airmen never stop; with 24-hour operations that handles up to two million gallons of fuel, they are mission ready at
Sept. 23, 2016
Pin the tail on the KC-135: MacDill maintainers tackle rare opportunity

Airmen from the 6th Maintenance Squadron (MXS) at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, had the rare opportunity of replacing a broken rudder on a KC-135 Stratotanker Sept. 16, 2016.

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