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May 19, 2025
Air Force seeks partner for commercialized on-base lodging

The Department of the Air Force is moving forward with plans to transition on-base lodging at 58 installations across the U.S. and its territories to a commercial partner through the COBL.
April 29, 2025
Total Force Awareness Training, consolidated data now available in DAF e-Learning

Airmen and Guardians now have another option for completing their required Total Force Awareness Training. The training is now available on the Air Force e-Learning platform.
Aug. 6, 2024
6th ARW welcomes new commander

The 6th Air Refueling Wing welcomed its fifth commander here, Aug. 2.Col. Edward Szczepanik took command of the 6th ARW from Col. Adam Bingham during a ceremony officiated by 18th Air Force commander, Maj. Gen. Corey Martin.
Dec. 21, 2023
MacDill EOD and security forces conduct integrated training

Airmen assigned to the 6th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight and the 6th Security Forces Squadron survey the surrounding area during a dismounted exercise at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Dec. 14, 2023. The 6th CES EOD flight and 6th SFS conducted a four-day training
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
Nov. 21, 2023
Supporting worldwide aerial refueling

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Bradley Belmont, 6th Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects the tail of a KC-135 Stratotanker at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Nov. 21, 2023. The 6th MXS is responsible for maintaining and providing quality aircraft, aerospace ground equipment, and munitions for
Nov. 14, 2023
The madness we survive

On Sept. 18, 2023, Million underwent her 12th and final chemotherapy treatment in Tampa, Florida.
July 17, 2023
MacDill defender earns 12 OAY recognition

Tech. Sgt. Michelle Fernandez, who currently serves as team lead for the marine patrol section in the 6th Security Forces Squadron at MacDill Air Force Base, was recognized as one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen for 2022.
March 30, 2023
DoD announces new bereavement leave benefit for service members

The Defense Department announced new non-chargeable, paid bereavement leave benefit for service members.
March 23, 2023
DoD announces six new measures to enhance well-being of military force and their families

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III unveiled a comprehensive plan March 22, aimed at improving the lives of the dedicated U.S. military force and their families.