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  • Army staff sergeant: Ms. Veteran America 2016 finalist

    “I applied to be a part of the Ms. Veteran America 2016 competition initially because the idea of showcasing the women beyond the uniform was the most incredible idea for a competition I had ever heard of,” exclaimed Army Staff Sgt. Desiree Pabon, NCO in charge of supply assigned to U.S. Central

  • 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

  • Preparing for the Defender's Cup

    It all began with a group of people wanting to play soccer after work. Service members from all branches joined in and soon a team started to form. Eventually, the team showed promise to become a very competitive team.

  • Team MacDill gears up for first day of school

    On July 30, 2016, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida hosted its annual Back to School Fair at the Surf’s Edge Club. Many agencies, on and off base, came together to help families get ready for the upcoming school year.

  • 290th JCSS chief shares story

    The 290th Joint Communications Support Squadron (JCSS) celebrated the promotion of its first African-American and female chief, July 29, at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.

  • Dining facility fuels Team MacDill

    Diner’s Reef, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida's dining facility, is the only location on base that provides 24/7 food support for Team MacDill. A team of 72 personnel, comprised of both Airmen and civilians, prepare and serve approximately 262,000 meals annually for the 6th Air Mobility Wing and its

  • Joining MacDill's waterborne police force

    “Only 10 more seconds!” shouts Tech. Sgt. Isaac Dobson, the NCO in charge of 6th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) marine patrol as two Airmen in Airman battle uniforms (ABU) tread water at Bobby Hicks Pool in Tampa, Florida July 21, 2016.Ten seconds later, both Airmen hoist themselves out of the pool,

  • Rapid global mobility calls for rapid global medicine

    Delivering rapid global mobility requires aircrew to be ready at a moment’s notice. MacDill Air Force Base, Florida’s flight medicine Airmen keep KC-135 Stratotanker crews flight-ready and fueling the mission.

  • Leadership now hiring: Rank not required

    “I just stepped up and took responsibility until we could resolve our manning issues,” said Senior Airman Michael Lewis, crew chief assigned to the 6th Maintenance Squadron (MXS).