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March 7, 2023
MacDill Champ of the Week - Senior Airman Adam Miller

U.S. Air Force Col. Adam Bingham, 6th Air Refueling Wing commander, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Shae Gee, 6th ARW command chief, present the Champ of the Week award to Senior Airman Adam Miller, a financial technician with the 6th Comptroller Squadron, at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, March 7,
March 3, 2023
6th ARW Leadership recognizes Champ of the Week

The 6th Air Refueling Wing leadership team presents the Champ of the Week award to Staff Sgt. Brian McDade, 6th Maintenance Group hydraulics technician at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Mar. 2, 2023. McDade and his Airman stepped up to ensure mission readiness by assisting the 927th Aircraft
Feb. 21, 2023
33rd FW maintain readiness at MacDill AFB

Several F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 33rd Fighter Wing, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, arrived at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 10, 2023.
Nov. 9, 2022
DAF already taking steps to meet Climate Action Plan goals

DAF installations are implementing innovative solutions and pilot programs to meet the goals outlined in the Climate Action Plan, bolstering mission readiness through installation energy resilience.
Nov. 2, 2022
6th OSS RAWS unit overcomes obstacle, saves Air Force money

The 6th Operations Support Squadron radar airfield and weather systems unit restored MacDill’s runway to full capabilities by using a unique and unconventional method, Nov. 1.
Sept. 22, 2022
6th ARW accelerates innovation through USF partnership

Leadership throughout the 6th Air Refueling Wing traveled alongside Airmen from the 6th ARW Bolt Cell to the University of South Florida in Tampa, Fla., Sept. 16, after agreeing on an educational partnership agreement with USF alongside a blank purchase agreement with the University’s Institute of
Sept. 8, 2022
B-1Bs conduct CONUS to CONUS Bomber Task Force Mission in support of SOUTHCOM

B-1Bs conduct CONUS to CONUS Bomber Task Force Mission in support of SOUTHCOM
Aug. 22, 2022
Autonomous multi-functional airfield tractors idea wins 2022 AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo

An idea for autonomous airfield operations won the 2022 Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Innovation Rodeo Aug. 19 in San Antonio.
Aug. 22, 2022
Civic leader tour showcases Air Force Reserve mission

A group of 14 civic leaders from the local area gathered at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Thursday for an educational tour to MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. Civic leader tours are designed to inform community members of the Air Force Reserve mission, and to highlight the importance of the
July 8, 2022
Lightning in five! How MacDill operates in ‘The Lightning Capital of the United States’

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- When you think of Tampa Bay, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Is it MacDill? The hot and humid weather? Or is it the electrifying thunderstorms that feel like clockwork during the summer months?