• Assistant Secretary visit pushes optimism for MacDill housing future

    In an ongoing effort to analyze and evaluate progress towards remedying issues in base housing on MacDill Air Force Base, the 6th Air Refueling Wing hosted Hon. John Henderson, the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Environment, Installations and Energy, as well as U.S. Air Force Gen. Arnold

  • 6th Medical Support Squadron welcomes new commander

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ann McManis assumed command of the 6th Medical Support Squadron from Lt. Col. Jon Ehrenfried, during a change of command ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, June 11, 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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,