Nov. 7, 2016 MacDill runway construction on schedule Airfield construction is well underway at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. The construction started Oct. 20, 2016, to prevent foreign objects and debris (FOD) issues that could have placed aircrews and aircraft at risk.
Oct. 28, 2016 6th LRS relocates to one-stop shop Multiple sections within the 6th Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) will relocate from buildings 48 and 52 to building 49, Oct. 24-28, 2016, at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.
Oct. 28, 2016 MacDill defenders ride in style The 6th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) received six new Dodge Chargers in July, with the first vehicle being patrol ready in September.
Oct. 27, 2016 Cover your dome, so you make it home For Team MacDill, the safety of the children who live, play and attend school on MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, is a top priority. Therefore, regulations are in place to ensure their safety remains uncompromised.
Oct. 14, 2016 MacDill promotes safety awareness through Fire Prevention Week Team MacDill hosted their annual Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 9-15 at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, with the theme “Don’t Wait – Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years.”
Oct. 14, 2016 Team MacDill, assets support EXERCISE RED FLAG - ALASKA Airmen with the 6th Maintenance Group, 6th Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) and the 6th Operations Group (OG) at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, “deployed” to Alaska in support of EXERCISE RED FLAG – ALASKA, readily equipped to provide aerial refueling and aircraft maintenance capabilities.
Oct. 7, 2016 MacDill maintains safety with F-4 teardown Contractors started a two-week tear down process of the F-4 Phantom display at the Memorial Air Park on MacDill Air Force Base, Florida Sept. 26, 2016.
Oct. 7, 2016 Hurricane Matthew no match for MacDill relief mission In response to Hurricane Matthew, the 6th Force Support Squadron (FSS) at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, wasted little time springing into action to provide comfort and support to those displaced by the storm.
Oct. 4, 2016 Poverty, family values push MacDill Airman to succeed No television. No phone. No computer. Add in a lack of regular electricity and running water, then ask yourself “could I survive?” One MacDill Airman has lived to tell the tale and has gone on to excel.
Sept. 19, 2016 MacDill uses Emergency Management exercise to maintain readiness On Sept. 13, 2016, personnel from various 6th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) agencies around MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, participated in an Emergency Management Exercise. The exercise simulated a fuel spill that resulted from a vehicle accident.