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Nov. 30, 2023
63rd ARS refuels C-17 over Southeastern United States

A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 15th Airlift Squadron, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 63rd Air Refueling Squadron, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, over the Southeastern United States, Nov. 28, 2023. Air Mobility Command utilizes the
June 24, 2023
Charles ‘Charlie' B Haralson: A legacy of service and commitment

From humble beginnings as the youngest of 15 children in Southern Georgia, to a life of service and adventure, U.S. Air Force retired Charles “Charlie” B Haralson has lived a life that’s nothing short of inspiring. A decorated veteran and dedicated educator, Haralson’s journey is a testament to
June 23, 2023
Celebrating a century of game-changers: U.S. Air Force honors 100 years of aerial refueling with global flyover events

The United States Air Force invites the American public to join on June 27 to observe flyovers of our air refuelers above communities across the country and around the world, honoring 100 years of aerial refueling excellence.
June 5, 2023
6th AMXS passes the torch

Airmen and family of the 6th Air Refueling Wing listen to a speech during the 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron change of command ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, June 5, 2023. Military spouses and dependents play a critical role in ensuring that service members operate at their full
March 16, 2023
6th ARW supports flyover during Beirut Peacekeepers Tower groundbreaking ceremony

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 6th Air Refueling, flies over the William R. Gaines Jr. Veterans Memorial Park during the Beirut Peacekeepers Tower Groundbreaking ceremony in Port Charlotte, Florida, March 15, 2023. The tower will memorialize the 241 Americans killed during the bombing of a
March 9, 2023
Women in Aviation: Capt. Orchydia Sackey

“I remember growing up in my journey to becoming a pilot, thinking that I could not do it because I had not seen many women do it. I had not seen many people of color do it. In my position now, I think about being the example for a young girl who might have that same desire that I did.”
March 8, 2023
The Office of Special Investigations provides counterintelligence to MacDill

The Office of Special Investigations Detachment 340 protects assets at MacDill through counterintelligence operations.
Feb. 15, 2023
German-American finds calling in the Air Force

Have you ever felt dissatisfied with your career or unappreciated in your workplace? This is how U.S. Air Force Senior Airman David Larsen, 6th Communications Squadron radio frequency transmission technician, felt in 2018 when he was a sales manager for an international paper machinery supplier in
Feb. 9, 2023
Operation Vespucci demonstrates global reach during Southern Hemisphere tour

A KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft from the 6th Air Refueling Wing at MacDill Air Force Base and the 92nd Air Refueling Wing, Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., successfully circumnavigated the Southern Hemisphere in an endurance mission covering more than 23,000 nautical miles Jan. 23-30.
Feb. 5, 2023
MacDill hosts honorary commanders' tour

The 6th and 927th Operations Groups hosted an immersion tour for the newly inducted honorary commanders from both wings here, Feb. 3. The honorary commanders took the opportunity to spend part of the day touring and learning more about how Team MacDill utilizes the total force to project air power