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Sept. 2, 2025
Prepared through training, defined by action: Heroism beyond the mission

An off-base break-in in a Tampa neighborhood escalated into a life-threatening confrontation when a homeowner faced intruders. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dakotah Smith, a 6th Security Forces Squadron evaluator and defender, used his 12 years of security forces training and experience to step in, stop
Oct. 25, 2020
MacDill after dark: EOD, 6th SFS use NVGs for first-time joint training

The 6th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team and the 6th Security Forces Squadron military working dog team often use training exercises to always be prepared for any challenges that they may encounter with improvised explosive devices. During the Oct. 20 training exercise, six
Sept. 14, 2018
MacDill Total Force stays ready through operational readiness exercise

While ensuring 33 missions partners on MacDill have everything they need to succeed, the 6th Air Mobility Wing must remain operationally ready to accomplish their flying mission.
July 27, 2016
Airman prepares for deployment through Desert Defender training

Before deploying to their area of responsibility, military personnel must be trained to ensure they are mission capable and fully equipped to fulfill their duties as well as handle any situations that may arise. One particular Airman recently participated in training known as Desert Defender at Fort

Prepared through training, defined by action: Heroism beyond the mission