News

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
March 2, 2020
MacDill to salute community with Tampa Bay AirFest

For more than 80 years, the Tampa Bay community has extended unwavering support to MacDill Air Force Base. In recognition of the support from the local community, Team MacDill will once again open its gates, fill its flight line with some of the world’s most incredible aircraft and host a weekend of
Feb. 24, 2020
MacDill KC-135 provides training for next generation of Airmen

Fourteen Mobility Airmen from the 6th Operations Group and 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron provided aerial refueling support to F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 182nd Fighter Squadron, Kelly Field, Texas, Jan. 27-31, 2020.
Feb. 21, 2020
6 MDG laboratory receives civilian accreditation

The 6th Medical Group laboratory recently achieved their civilian accreditation by passing a no-notice inspection by the College of American Pathologists.Master Sgt. Kelly Adler, the 6th MDG laboratory flight chief explained, by passing this inspection and receiving the civilian accreditation, the
Feb. 19, 2020
AMC commander visits Team MacDill

Gen. Maryanne Miller, Air Mobility Command commander, Maj. Gen. Sam Barrett, 18th Air Force commander and Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene, AMC command chief, visited Team MacDill Feb. 12-14 to witness first-hand how Airmen here deliver unmatched air refueling, installation and mission support.