News - Tag 6th Air Refueling Wing

July 1, 2020
MacDill’s newest commanders: ready to lead despite COVID-19

The month of June marked the beginning of the change of command season for MacDill AFB, with six Air Force leaders stepping into new command positions at the squadron level, and two assuming roles as group commanders. The change of command ceremony is a deeply rooted military tradition, with
June 18, 2020
6th LRS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher Martagon assumed command of the 6th Logistics Readiness Squadron from Lt. Col. Christopher Dupuis, during a change of command ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, June 12, 2020.
June 15, 2020
6th Medical Support Squadron welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ann McManis assumed command of the 6th Medical Support Squadron from Lt. Col. Jon Ehrenfried, during a change of command ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, June 11, 2020.
June 7, 2020
91st Air Refueling Squadron welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ivan Blackwell assumed command of the 91st Air Refueling Squadron from Lt. Col. Jesse Caldwell, during a change of command ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, June 5, 2020.
June 4, 2020
Opening the dialogue: MacDill leaders committed to understanding and inclusion

Across the Air Force, open dialogue for the tough conversations regarding race are taking place. Senior leaders are encouraging base commanders and unit supervisors to open the lines of communication for their Airmen to have these difficult discussions.In line with Air Force senior leaders, the 6th
May 22, 2020
Team MacDill salutes first responders, healthcare professionals with KC-135 flyover

MacDill Air Force Base has called the Tampa Bay area home for more than 80 years. Through the years, the community has extended unwavering support and enabled the base to execute its mission in defense of the nation.As a salute to the community’s healthcare heroes, MacDill AFB conducted a flyover of
May 13, 2020
Team MacDill salutes Tampa Bay’s front-line heroes

Everyday KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft lift off from the flight line at MacDill, take to the skies and carry out training sorties and refueling missions along the gulf and the southeast region. However, on Friday, May 15, the flight path of one of MacDill’s refueling aircraft will look completely
April 22, 2020
MacDill MFRC, first sergeants deliver care packages to returning deployers

Members of the MacDill Military and Family Readiness Center along with first sergeants helped gather and create care packages for re-deployers from multiple units from the 6th Air Refueling Wing, April. 17, 2020.
April 9, 2020
MacDill Youth Center staying connected during social distancing

While office closures and social distancing are keeping service members on MacDill Air Force Base away from their work centers and daily routine, many have turned to teleworking and conferencing to accomplish necessary tasks. MacDill’s Youth Center is using social media outlets and Zoom conferencing
March 5, 2020
MacDill welcomes TRANSCOM chief

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jason France, the command senior enlisted leader at U.S. Transportation Command, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., visited MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., to tour facilities within the 6th Maintenance Group, 6th Mission Support Group, 6th OG, 50th ARS as well as the Joint