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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.
March 4, 2022
MacDill Airman Leadership School nominated as AMC's ALS of the year

Learning leadership skills can be a crucial aspect of growing in the military as they are one of the many key principles to how service members operate in their careers. The Airman Leadership School is designed to be a great first step to enhancing an Airman’s knowledge of important leadership
Feb. 28, 2022
6th SFS conducts EST tryouts

Airmen assigned to the 6th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) tryout for the emergency services team (EST) at MacDill Air Force Base, Feb. 4, 2022.
Feb. 28, 2022
MacDill celebrates diversity at Black History Month luncheon

Members celebrate Black History Month at a commemorative luncheon at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 24, 2022.
Feb. 25, 2022
6th OSS RAWS technicians display capabilities

Radar Airfield and Weather Systems (RAWS) technicians assigned to the 6th Operations Support Squadron display their mission-critical capabilities at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 24, 2022.