Dec. 21, 2021 MacDill AFB named preferred location for next KC-46A Pegasus The Department of the Air Force selected MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, as the preferred location to host the next active duty KC-46A Pegasus aircraft, Dec. 21.
Dec. 13, 2021 50th ARS Airmen deploy to Al Udeid during the Holidays Airmen from the 50th Air Refueling Squadron deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar in support of the U.S. Central Command on Dec. 8, 2021.
Dec. 9, 2021 6th OG Airman wins Levitow award at Gunter NCO Academy The John L. Levitow award is the highest award an enlisted Airman can receive during a professional military education class at the Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) at Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama.It is presented to the student who demonstrates the most outstanding
Oct. 25, 2021 KC-46A Pegasus refuels at MacDill A KC-46A Pegasus refuels on the flight line at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. Oct. 25, 2021. The KC-46A represents the beginning of a new era of aerial refueling having greater refueling, cargo and aeromedical evacuation capabilities compared to the KC-135 Stratotanker. The aircraft will soon undergo
Oct. 15, 2021 6th ARW hosts Hispanic Heritage Month luncheon U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Juan Aguirre-Alger, 6th Force Support Squadron career assistance advisor, serves food during a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 14, 2021. Service members observe Hispanic Heritage Month annually for the history and
Oct. 8, 2021 6th MDG continues COVID-19 vaccinations Jay Naigan, a contractor from the 6th Medical Support Squadron, prepares a COVID-19 vaccine for distribution at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 30, 2021. The 6 MDG has established points of distribution on base in effort to distribute a large amount of COVID-19 vaccines per day. (U.S. Air
Oct. 1, 2021 Airmen use VR during suicide prevention training In an effort to combat the increasing suicide rates across the Air Force, the 6th Air Refueling Wing Integrated Resilience Team incorporated new technology and training methods, providing Airmen with access to a virtual reality suicide prevention system on Sept. 29, 2021.
Sept. 23, 2021 Hispanic Heritage Month: What it means to be Hispanic and serve Each year, from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, MacDill AFB celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, a time in which Hispanic Americans who have served or are currently serving are recognized across the nation.
Sept. 17, 2021 6th MDG delivers mandatory vaccines Airmen from the 6th Medical Group began administrating doses of the COVID-19 vaccine at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, on Sept. 9, 2021. This comes after the Secretary of Defense issued a memorandum on Aug. 23, 2021, mandating all active duty personnel to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Sept. 10, 2021 91st ARS return to MacDill AFB Airmen from the 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron marshal in a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 8, 2021. The 91st ARS provided effective air refueling in order to enable the U.S. Central Command and the U.S. Transportation Command’s objectives, while furthering