• Sunset with the Air Force's refueling tankers

    A KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft sits parked on the flight line at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Nov. 9, 2021. The refueling capabilities of the KC-135 enable the air assets of the Defense Department and partner nations to travel freely without the need of a safe haven on land. (U.S. Air Force

  • MacDill invests in Airmen development

    The Professional Development Center and Airman Leadership School teamed up to provide members at MacDill with the first-ever professional development week, which included classes on teamwork, emotional intelligence and leadership. These classes are part of an Air Force initiative to empower Airmen

  • 6th MXS completes fuel leak evaluation

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brendon Kozicki, 6th Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuel systems specialist, completes a fuel leak evaluation on the wing of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 29, 2021. Fuel systems specialists are responsible for diagnosing and

  • 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

  • In all we do

    The U.S. Air Force has a proud history of winning, attributable to the commitment of its Airmen who execute their duties with excellence.

  • MacDill's firefighters exhibit readiness

    Fire protection specialists with the 6th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Emergency Services Flight respond to a fire at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 20, 2021. Readiness and safety are emphasized within the duties of fire protection specialists as there are inherent dangers involved with the

  • 6th ARW Airmen conduct LRE

    A 6th Security Forces Squadron Airman runs through readiness procedures during a Logistics Readiness Exercise at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 6, 2021. Readiness exercises demonstrate MacDill’s preparedness in providing rapid air mobility wherever the fight takes place. (U.S. Air Force photo

  • 6th MXG returns from deployment

    Airmen from the 6th Maintenance Group are greeted by their wingmen after returning from deployment at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 27, 2021. The Airmen completed a successful deployment to Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Hastings)

  • Alternative transportation for service members

    For MacDill Air Force Base service members living off-base, driving to and from work may seem like an annoyance to start or finish the workday. An alternative option to commuting to and from base is utilizing a vanpooling service.