July 24, 2026 6th ARW refuels 2nd Bomb Wing A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base La., is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing over the southeastern region of the United States, June 30, 2026.
July 10, 2026 Col. Kevin Eley assumes command of 6th Air Refueling Wing In a ceremony defined by military tradition, the 6th Air Refueling Wing welcomed its new commander during a change of command ceremony on July 10, 2026. Col. Kevin Eley assumed command of the wing from the outgoing commander, Col. Edward Szczepanik. Maj. Gen. Darren Cole, commander of the 21st Air
Feb. 19, 2026 MacDill streamlines commercial vehicle access at Tanker Way Gate The 6th Security Forces Squadron implemented a new process Dec.15 at Tanker Way Gate to streamline installation access for delivery and commercial vehicles, including household goods shipments. The updated procedure allows base residents and units expecting deliveries to submit required driver
Feb. 13, 2026 Community partners support the MacDill Living Shoreline Project Volunteers from MacDill Air Force Base, the National Hockey League, Tampa Bay Watch, and Force Blue participate in the creation and placement of oyster shell bags during the Living Shoreline Project at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Jan. 29, 2026. The partnership between MacDill AFB, the
Jan. 28, 2026 6th ARW Airman selected for Senior Leader Commissioning Program scholarship U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Alex Diego, 91st Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, was nominated and selected for the Senior Leader Commissioning Program - Active Duty Scholarship (SLECP-A) at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Dec. 5, 2025.
Jan. 12, 2026 Total Force mobility leaders collaborate on readiness priorities at Winter Phoenix Rally Gen. Johnny Lamontagne, Air Mobility Command commander, and his spouse, Becky, hosted Winter Phoenix Rally here, Jan 7-8, 2026. During the two-day gathering senior leaders and spouses from across the active duty, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve collaborated on shared priorities focused on
Dec. 21, 2025 MacDill’s pharmacy sustains global AMC operations Pharmacy technicians assigned to the 6th Medical Support Squadron assist customers at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 20, 2025. The 6th MDSS pharmacy employs a wide range of staff including active duty service members, contractors, government civilians and local students.
Dec. 16, 2025 Catching up with the commander: Airman 1st Class Deborah Fuller U.S. Air Force Col. Edward Szczepanik, 6th Air Refueling Wing Commander, and Airman 1st Class Deborah Fuller, 6th Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation function journeyman, play a game of catch during a candid conversation at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Dec. 5, 2025. Fuller expressed
Dec. 16, 2025 Debrief: the flight line’s central nervous system Behind every KC-135 Stratotanker sortie launched by the 6th Air Refueling Wing is a small but vital team assigned to the 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. These Airmen collect, interpret, and communicate critical flight information - keeping the flight mission-ready and the wing’s operations
Dec. 16, 2025 6th MDSS Pharmacy strengthens readiness with technology and teamwork With more than 265,000 active-duty, veterans, and dependents living within the Tampa Bay community, the 6th Medical Support Squadron employs 22 active duty, 12 government employees and 12 contractors across three locations to ensure each customer receives the right medication at the right time.