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May 27, 2021
MacDill’s safety tips for 'Critical Days of Summer'

Heat stroke. Dehydration. Sunburn. Rashes. Cramps. What do all of these illnesses have in common? They can be all induced from exposure to hot temperatures during the summer, and with Memorial Day weekend in a few days, the 6th Air Refueling Wing safety office has started its 101 Critical Days of
May 21, 2021
MacDill details KC-135, “Spirit of Tampa Bay”

Paintings and artwork immortalized on the nose of an aircraft have been a part of military heritage dating back more than 100 years. Each artwork is different, sometimes representing an extravagant squadron insignia, an old-fashioned “pin-up” girl, or can even be a beast-like creature. These
May 19, 2021
MacDill welcomes new 6th OG commander

Col. Benjamin Jonsson, 6th Air Refueling Wing commander, passes the 6th Operations Group (OG) guidon to Col. Jonathan Burdick, the incoming 6th OG commander, during the 6th OG change of command ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, May 17, 2021. The passing of the unit guidon to Burdick
May 11, 2021
6th Maintenance Squadron welcomes new commander

On May 10, 2021 U.S. Air Force Maj. Aaron Darty assumed command of the 6th Maintenance Squadron at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.
April 22, 2021
50th ARS refuels F-22 Demo Team commander

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April 21, 2021
Ahead of the storm: Team MacDill conducts HUREX

Team MacDill conducted a hurricane readiness exercise Apr. 20–22 to review unit checklists and plans for tropical storms and hurricanes to ensure installation operations will continue during these severe weather events.
April 18, 2021
91st ARS refuels F-22, A-10 for Florida air shows

An F-22 Raptor aircraft and an A-10 Thunderbolt aircraft II fly through the air after being refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker from MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., April 18, 2021, after performing for the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo located in Lakeland, Fla. The Expo is the second largest air show in the
April 13, 2021
Team MacDill Airmen deploy to the Middle East

Airmen assigned to MacDill Air Force Base departed MacDill for a deployment to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar in support of U.S. Air Forces Central, which delivers dominant coalition air power to secure and stabilize the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
April 9, 2021
Holocaust survivor inspires at MacDill AFB Holocaust Memorial

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April 9, 2021
MacDill AFB kicks-off Month of the Military Child and Child Abuse Prevention Month

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