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Aug. 2, 2021
USSOCOM offers motorcycle safety courses for MacDill service members

Did you know that in order to ride a motorcycle in the state of Florida, you are required to pass an authorized Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Rider Course? Lucky for MacDill motorcycle enthusiasts, U.S. Special Operations Command hosts six motorcycle safety classes to provide training for
Feb. 7, 2020
MacDill’s newest chiefs ready to lead the enlisted force

The landmark achievement of becoming an Air Force Chief Master Sergeant was realized by nine Team MacDill Airmen at the Chief’s Induction Ceremony, Jan. 31, in Tampa.
June 21, 2019
MacDill, Tampa Bay fire-up DOD Warrior Games

Over 300 athletes from the U.S. as well as Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom’s armed forces, have flocked to MacDill Air Force Base, to train for the Department of Defense Warrior Games.
Jan. 31, 2019
Chapman Circle honors fallen hero's legacy

MacDill Air Force Base honored the legacy of Master Sgt. John Chapman, a Medal of Honor recipient, by renaming Staff Circle to John Chapman Circle during a ceremony Jan. 30, 2019.
March 26, 2018
MacDill hosts largest Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math Day

Team MacDill welcomed students and local partners during the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) Day at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, March 21, 2018.
Nov. 7, 2016
MacDill supports largest DoD photo lab in Florida

At some installations, each U.S. service branch has a specific location designated for official photos. At MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, the Airmen in the 6th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs (PA) photo lab support the 6th Air Mobility Wing (AMW), 927th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), two Combatant
Sept. 15, 2016
69 years and counting: Team MacDill celebrates AF birthday

The sound of joyous laughter and clinking glasses rang out in the upper level of the Hilton Downtown Tampa. The reason for these echoes of merriment? None other than the 2016 Air Force Ball.
Aug. 5, 2016
Buccaneers honor MacDill at Military Day

On July 28, 2016 the Tampa Bay Buccaneers welcomed military members and their families to One Buc Place to view the first practice of the season.
Aug. 4, 2016
MacDill riggers perfect free fall skills

Parachute riggers from multiple commands at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida traveled to Orlando to perfect their free-fall skills in a wind tunnel, Aug. 1, 2016.