• U.S. Central Command bids farewell to Gen. Kurilla, welcomes new leadership

    U.S. Army Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, the outgoing commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), relinquished command today to U.S. Navy Adm. Brad Cooper during a change of command ceremony held at the Tampa Convention Center. Prior to assuming command, Adm. Cooper served as deputy commander of

  • USCENTCOM Army element encourages AER support

    U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) Army element personnel held an AER fund kickoff event at MacDill Air Force Base, March 5, 2021. The event promoted awareness and highlighted the importance of the AER program among Army personnel. USCENTCOM’s AER campaign runs through May, 15th. For more information,

  • USCENTCOM’s Founding Fathers gather for 40th anniversary

    U.S. Central Command’s former Rapid Deployment Joint Task Force pioneers reunited at MacDill AFB March 2-3, 2020 to recognize the joint task force’s 40th anniversary. The joint task force was created March 1, 1980, in response to the 1979 Islamic Revolution, the Iranian Hostage Situation and the

  • Team MacDill hosts Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookies

    Rookies from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took a break from training to visit MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, June 10, 2016. The visit, which included a trip to various points of interest around base, provided the players with insight to the military community and mission on MacDill.