• Ready to roll: MacDill Airmen thrive during readiness assessment

    At a moment’s notice any military unit may be called upon and must be ready to perform its warfighter mission. Remaining prepared to answer that call, the 6th Air Mobility Wing at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, conducted a routine operational readiness assessment Oct. 2 through 5.

  • MacDill team keeps flightline, skies clear for take off

    Collaboration from above and below within the 6th Operation Support Squadron at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, ensures all Total Force aircraft can take off or land at any moment. Airfield Management and Air Traffic Control teams keep MacDill’s flightline clear and safe -- together they are always

  • MacDill civilian wins Air Force Award

    MacDill team member Frederick Fallman, Deputy Director of the 6th Mission Support Group, was awarded the Air Force Association Outstanding Civilian of the Year for the GS-14 and GS-15 category at the Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 17, 2018.

  • Operations Group by the Numbers

    The men and women of the 6th AMW are a force capable of rapidly projecting air refueling power anywhere in the world. We are organized into five unique groups to carry out our mission to be America’s premier mobility team providing world-class air refueling, responsive airlift and airbase support to

  • MacDill by the Numbers

    The men and women of the 6th AMW are a force capable of rapidly projecting air refueling power anywhere in the world. We are organized into five unique groups to carry out our mission to be America’s premier mobility team providing world-class air refueling, responsive airlift and airbase support to

  • KC-135 aircrew supports Red Flag 18-2

    Aircraft from all over the nation flew in and out of the Nevada sky during Red Flag 18-2, an exercise organized at Nellis and hosted north of Las Vegas on the Nevada Test and Training Range. Red Flag gives Airmen an opportunity to experience realistic combat scenarios to prepare and train for future

  • 18th AF senior leaders show appreciation to MacDill Airmen

    The 18th Air Force commander, Lt. Gen. GI Tuck, along with Chief Master Sgt. Todd Petzel, 18th AF command chief, visited MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Nov. 14-16, 2017, to meet with Airmen, Spouses and families, and show appreciation for their hard work... not only across the globe, but also for

  • Former commander offers Airmen wisdom, encourages excellence

    The 6th Air Mobility Wing welcomed a previous wing commander to base Feb. 2-3, 2017. The now brigadier general visited the 6th AMW on behalf of the 18th Air Force Commander and served as guest speaker for the wing’s annual awards ceremony. He met with many Airmen and offered professional mentoring