• Airman, athlete, competitor: MacDill Airman competes in ultramarathons

    Inspiration for the modern marathon, a 26.2-mile race, stems from military origins. Legend tells of a Greek soldier who ran from Marathon to Athens to deliver news of the defeated Persian Army. More than two millennia later, one Airman at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, is writing his own story.

  • Airman prepares for deployment through Desert Defender training

    Before deploying to their area of responsibility, military personnel must be trained to ensure they are mission capable and fully equipped to fulfill their duties as well as handle any situations that may arise. One particular Airman recently participated in training known as Desert Defender at Fort

  • St. Pete Delayed Entry Program visits MacDill

    Members of the Delayed Entry Program (DEP) from St. Petersburg, Florida, toured MacDill Air Force Base, July 22, 2016. The visit, which included a trip to various points of interest, provided DEP members, commonly called DEPpers, with insight into the military community and life as an American

  • MacDill aircrews help keep Red Flag going

    Aircrew and ground personnel conduct a pre-flight check at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada July 18, 2015 during exercise Red Flag. The aircrew went on to refuel several exercise participants. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. David Salanitri)

  • Cable dogs keep MacDill connected

    The 6th Communications Squadron (CS) recently completed the final laying of 35 total miles of cable throughout MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. The project was the culmination of many smaller cable-laying jobs completed throughout the year. Ultimately aiding in the function and mission of MacDill

  • Facebook: Personal or not, the AFI still stands

    When using social media sites, such as Facebook, Twitter or Snapchat, it can become increasingly difficult for us as military personnel to refrain from sharing any information that could reflect negatively on the military with the rest of the world. As members of the Armed Forces, we must continue

  • 6th AMW commander takes final flight at MacDill

    A small gathering looks on in anticipation as Col. Daniel Tulley, commander of the 6th Air Mobility Wing (AMW), taxis a KC-135 Stratotanker toward them on the flightline at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, June 28, 2016.