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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
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.
Sept. 16, 2022
Bugsy's final flight

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Jason Stewart, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Central Command G-6 operations officer, carried his father’s ashes on an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft assigned to the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, over Tampa, Florida, Sept. 1, 2022. J. Stewart’s father,
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.
Aug. 8, 2022
CMSAF visits MacDill, empowers Airmen to accelerate change

On Aug. 3, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne Bass arrived on the flight line here where she was welcomed by the 6th Air Refueling Wing commander Col. Adam Bingham.
Aug. 3, 2022
CAP cadets experience flight on KC-135

Several Civil Air Patrol cadets fly on a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing and get a first-hand look at how pilots and aircrew operate aircraft at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 2, 2022.
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.
June 10, 2022
6th ARW commander throws first pitch at Rays game

U.S. Air Force Col. Benjamin Jonsson, 6th Air Refueling Wing commander, throws the first pitch at a Tampa Bay Rays game in St. Petersburg, Florida, June 8, 2022.