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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.
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
Feb. 2, 2023
MacDill commemorates Black History Month with historical all-African American flight

From left to right, U.S. Air Force Capt. JohnLewis Elliot, a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 50th Air Refueling Squadron, Senior Airman Caleb Mills, a boom operator assigned to the 91st ARS and 2nd Lt. Bryan Lee, a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 63rd ARS, walk on the flight line
Dec. 22, 2022
2022 Gasparilla Bowl teams visit MacDill AFB ahead of big game

College football players on the Wake Forest Demon Deacons and Missouri Tigers arrive at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Dec. 20, 2022. Both teams visited the base where they received an interactive tour featuring static displays, exhibits, and demonstrations of MacDill’s units and mission partners,
Nov. 23, 2022
AMC leadership looks to the future during visit to MacDill AFB

Team MacDill welcomed Gen. Mike Minihan, commander of Air Mobility Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Brian Kruzelnick, AMC command chief, for a base tour Nov. 22, 2022.
Nov. 8, 2022
MacDill Airmen complete NORE

Airmen from the 6th Air Refueling Wing participated in a Nuclear Operational Readiness Exercise here Nov. 1-7.
Aug. 26, 2022
6th ARW accelerates change with ACE capstone exercise

In the landscape of today’s warfighting capabilities across the globe, the U.S. Air Force has addressed the advancement of pacing threats and has enacted the initiative to accelerate change.
July 13, 2022
MacDill Airmen rescue eight from a capsized boat in Tampa Bay

MacDill 6th Security Forces Squadron Marine Patrol Unit Airmen rescue eight civilians from a capsized boat in Tampa Bay June 12.
May 23, 2022
Airmen honor fallen Port Dawgs during memorial run

Airmen assigned to the 6th Logistics Readiness Squadron participate in a memorial run honoring fallen "Port Dawgs" at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, May 20, 2022.