June 11, 2021 CSAF, CMSAF visit MacDill Airmen The top brass and leaders of the Department of the Air Force, the Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass, held an all call with Airmen and Guardians at the base theater, June 11.
June 8, 2021 6th MXS NDI Airmen maintain readiness Maintainers with the 6th Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspections (NDI) unit perform integrity checks on aircraft parts by inspecting for cracks, corrosions, or deformations at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, June 4, 2021.
May 27, 2021 MacDill AFB conducts its first KC-135 hot pit refuel Team MacDill took another step in accelerating change and ensuring readiness when maintainers from the 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS) made history by conducting MacDill’s first KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft hot pit refueling, May 25, 2021.
May 27, 2021 MacDill’s safety tips for 'Critical Days of Summer' Heat stroke. Dehydration. Sunburn. Rashes. Cramps. What do all of these illnesses have in common? They can be all induced from exposure to hot temperatures during the summer, and with Memorial Day weekend in a few days, the 6th Air Refueling Wing safety office has started its 101 Critical Days of
May 21, 2021 MacDill details KC-135, “Spirit of Tampa Bay” Paintings and artwork immortalized on the nose of an aircraft have been a part of military heritage dating back more than 100 years. Each artwork is different, sometimes representing an extravagant squadron insignia, an old-fashioned “pin-up” girl, or can even be a beast-like creature. These
May 21, 2021 6th LRS tests Airmen in simulated contested environment Members from Team MacDill participated in a large-scale readiness exercise to continue pushing the Air Force Chief of Staff's initiative, ‘Accelerate Change or Lose.’ The LRE took place from May 19 through May 21 and was divided into two phases. Phase one focused on generation, the rapid mobility
May 14, 2021 MacDill Defenders celebrate National Police Week Airmen from the 6th Security Forces Squadron celebrated National Police Week here, May 9-15, 2021, honoring all defenders who have fallen in the line of duty.
May 11, 2021 6th MDG Celebrates Nurse and Tech Week During this year’s Nurse and Tech week MacDill Air Force Base focused on thanking the Air Force’s nurses and medical technicians who have showcased their professionalism, world class abilities and incredible resilience.
May 5, 2021 AMC command team visits MacDill Team MacDill welcomed Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, Air Mobility Command commander and Chief Master Sgt. Brian Kruzelnick, AMC command chief, for a base tour Apr, 27-29, 2021.
May 5, 2021 6th CES EOD conducts demolition training The 6th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight conducted their monthly demolition disposal training, but with a twist. The EOD Airmen donned their Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) gear in the extreme Florida heat.