News

March 10, 2023
6th ARW legal team knocks it out of the park

The 6th Air Refueling Wing legal office won several Air Mobility Command level awards for 2022 against a competitive bracket.The shop won both the Outstanding Legal Office of the Year award along with four individual AMC awards.
March 8, 2023
The Office of Special Investigations provides counterintelligence to MacDill

The Office of Special Investigations Detachment 340 protects assets at MacDill through counterintelligence operations.
Feb. 6, 2023
MacDill Olympian earns AMC's Athlete of the Year

Air Mobility Command announced a recent Ms. Olympia competitor, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Evon Pennington, a public health technician assigned to the 6th Medical Group, is AMC's female Athlete of the Year.
Nov. 4, 2022
MacDill Runs For Life

Airmen assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing run around the track during the Miles for Life run at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 21, 2022. This run required everyone to walk with a team member in support of the wingman concept. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Killian)
Nov. 4, 2022
MacDill signs new CBA with AFGE 153

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla – MacDill Air Force Base and Avon Park Air Force Range hosted a signing ceremony for a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), Local 153, Oct 20.
Oct. 3, 2022
MacDill recovers after Hurricane Ian

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 6th Maintenance Squadron pick up debris during a foreign object debris walk at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Oct 1, 2022. FOD walks are routinely held to clear the flightline of any foreign objects that could potentially cause damage to aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo
June 10, 2022
6th ARW commander throws first pitch at Rays game

U.S. Air Force Col. Benjamin Jonsson, 6th Air Refueling Wing commander, throws the first pitch at a Tampa Bay Rays game in St. Petersburg, Florida, June 8, 2022.
March 21, 2022
MacDill supports CONR-1AF, Operation Noble Defender with aerial refueling

Under the direction of CONR-1AF, the 6th Air Refueling Wing provided aerial refueling in an arctic environment March 16, 2022 for Canadian CF-18 Hornet aircraft in support of North American Aerospace Defense Command's Operation Noble Defender.
March 11, 2022
6th CS Radio Frequency Transmission Systems specialists showcase capabilities

U.S. Air Force Col. Benjamin Jonsson, 6th Air Refueling Wing commander, visits with Radio Frequency Transmission Systems (RFTS) technicians assigned to the 6th Communications Squadron at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, March. 10, 2022.
March 8, 2022
AMC nominates MacDill Airman for NCOA Vanguard Award

Air Mobility Command has selected Airman 1st Class Ricky King, 6th Communications Squadron Radio Frequency Transmission Systems technician, as this year’s award nominee.