Aug. 18, 2021 MacDill EOD Airmen conduct training U.S. Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Airmen from the 6th Civil Engineer Squadron rehearse techniques and tactics used to handle improvised explosive devices in a simulated training environment at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 13, 2021. EOD technicians at MacDill AFB support a
July 12, 2021 MacDill CDC releases Kinderspot app In an effort to aid military service members in finding available childcare or day care service at MacDill’s Child Development Center, a mobile app called Kinderspot, developed by Oddball, will be available to families of Team MacDill beginning July 12, 2021.Kinderspot is a mobile app designed to
June 23, 2021 6th FSS Airman wins Arthur J. Myers Food Excellence Service Award Senior Airman Haley Garces, 6th Force Support Squadron (FSS) food service journeyman, received the Arthur J. Myers Food Service Excellence Award and was recognized as one of her career field's rising stars for noted accomplishments, dedication to their craft and local community involvement.
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.
May 27, 2021 6th MDG welcomes, inspires future leaders As part of an ongoing effort to champion the Air Force’s Aviation Inspired Mentorship (AIM) High program, Team MacDill invited 13 students from Cristo Rey Tampa Salesian High School, Tampa, to visit the 6th Medical Group, May 26, 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
April 23, 2021 6th FSS implements efficient Kiosks for ID card renewals Tired of being stuck in line for hours, waiting to renew that old ID card? Well, thankfully the MacDill Air Force Base, 6th Force Support Squadron has a solution!
April 18, 2021 91st ARS refuels F-22, A-10 for Florida air shows An F-22 Raptor aircraft and an A-10 Thunderbolt aircraft II fly through the air after being refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker from MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., April 18, 2021, after performing for the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo located in Lakeland, Fla. The Expo is the second largest air show in the