• MacDill maintainers learn how to run aircraft engines

    MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Each month, Tech. Sgt. Dustin Wegehaupt, a production supervisor and jet engine instructor assigned to the 373rd Training Squadron, Detachment 2, leads a unique course teaching personnel how to run aircraft engines at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.

  • MacDill Airmen selected for Air Force Marathon

    MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – For some, the thought of running any more than the required mile and a half for a physical fitness test brings chills and dread. Others, like Capt. Christopher Chorney, a pilot assigned to the 91st Air Refueling Squadron, and Airman 1st Class Gantuya Larkins, an

  • MacDill holds Memorial Day ceremony in honor of fallen

    A gaggle of Airmen solemnly stood watch as a detail of four marched to position themselves at the base of the flagpole. In silence, each member of the flag detail waited attentively for the sound of the National Anthem to signal they could lower the flag and begin rendering honors.Although this is

  • MacDill first in AF to host Alpha Warrior tour

    MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, hosted the Air Force’s first stop for the Air Force Alpha Warrior Tour, April 18-19, 2017.The Air Force Services Activity, or AFSVA, partnered with the Alpha Warrior team to continue building Comprehensive Airman Fitness through the newly initiated Air Force Alpha

  • MacDill Airman hand-selected for congressional program

    On Jan. 19, 2016, former Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody contacted Senior Master Sgt. David Kolcun, a TRICARE Operations and Patient Administration chief assigned to the 6th Medical Support Squadron, to notify him of being selected to participate in the Air Force Legislative Fellows

  • MacDill crew chiefs keep KC-135s flying

    The 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and the 927th AMXS at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, held an induction ceremony to honor 48 crew chiefs selected as dedicated crew chiefs and assistant DCCs Jan. 6, 2017.

  • MacDill KC-135s conclude temporary relocation at JB Charleston

    After the completion of runway repairs at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, the last KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft temporarily operating from here returned home Dec. 20. The first of four steady-state KC-135s arrived at Joint Base Charleston on Oct. 14 along with nearly 90 Airmen from MacDill to

  • MacDill communications squadron prepare for tech refresh

    The 6th Communications Squadron recently renovated, re-vitalized, and reinvented their information technology asset management office to ensure the accountability of information technology assets and better prepare for technology refreshes.

  • Holiday celebration boosts morale for 6 MDG

    As a “thank you” for the hard work throughout 2016, the Mental Health Flight hosted an appreciation event for personnel from the 6th Medical Group (MDG) at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Dec. 14, 2016.