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June 7, 2020
91st Air Refueling Squadron welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ivan Blackwell assumed command of the 91st Air Refueling Squadron from Lt. Col. Jesse Caldwell, during a change of command ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, June 5, 2020.
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
June 3, 2020
MacDill’s Youth of the Year competing at bigger stage

Each year, MacDill Air Force Base’s youth center and the Boys and Girls Club of America nominates one motivated military child between the ages of 14 and 18 as their Youth of the Year. This year's winner, 2020 high school graduate Emmanuel Washington, not only took home the prize of being MacDill’s
May 28, 2020
MacDill 5/6 Council giving an uplifting hand during an uncertain time

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought an immeasurable level of uncertainty, and forced many changes to life on an individual scale. Even in these trying times, there are those who go above and beyond to help the less fortunate.Often driven by a commitment to serve, these people find a way to put their
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
May 3, 2020
MacDill to implement phased approach for installation reopening

MacDill will implement phase one of a multi-phase approach to reopen the base beginning Monday, May 4, 2020. Base officials will begin cautiously relaxing specific guidelines in a slow and deliberate manner. The base will remain in each phase for a minimum of 14 to 21 days, with the precise length
May 1, 2020
MacDill dorm residents socialize virtually

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Normal life had a completely different meaning over a month ago. Weekends used to be spent out with friends and it was easy to make last minute plans with them to grab a quick meal. But with stay at home orders and social distancing practices being highly encouraged,
April 29, 2020
6 CS: Keeping MacDill connected while separated

Whether in-person or virtually, staying connected is essential to everyday mission success. As base closures and quarantine have separated many MacDill personnel, we are more reliant than ever on networking capabilities to accomplish daily activities.In order to ensure all 6th Air Refueling Wing
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.