9 Mar 2021

AMC delivers multi-capable Airmen during exercise Mosaic Tiger

The exercise tested Agile Combat Employment skills in a simulated deployed environment to train multi-capable Airmen for the future. Airmen from Air Mobility Command took part in the exercise to enhance readiness and reinforce AMC support to the joint warfighter as well as support of Air Combat Command.

22 Feb 2021

2020 Vice Chief’s Challenge winners announced

The challenge, which launched in February 2020, focused on identifying time-consuming tasks that provide the least direct value to generating combat effects; proposing innovative solutions to streamline current processes through the novel application of technology; and partnering directly with Headquarters Air Force to bring Airmen’s voices to ongoing efforts, including solution-generation and beta-testing of cutting-edge technologies that return time to Airmen.

29 Jan 2021

MacDill hosts Continental U.S. NORAD Region media event

A F-15C Eagle fighter aircraft assigned to the the 125th Fighter Wing, Jacksonville Air National Guard Base, Florida, will be protecting the skies over the Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) region during Super Bowl LV, at Tampa, Florida Feb. 7, 2021.

4 Dec 2020

AMC Phoenix Cyber 2020: Accelerating change in cyber defense

Due to the advancement of technology, the increased necessity for cyber defense runs parallel to the threat of our near-peer adversaries and demands equal attention.

16 Nov 2020

MacDill honors Tuskegee Airman as distinguished guest

The historic Tuskegee Airmen boasted approximately 14,000 African-American service members for the U.S. Army Air Forces during and after World War II – their faithless service garnered more than 150 Distinguished Flying Crosses and pushed the envelope in integrating the U.S. military.

12 Nov 2020

MacDill, 6th ARW echoes CSAF’s message

During a commander’s call at the base theater, Nov. 6, 2020, Col. Benjamin Jonsson, the 6th Air Refueling Wing commander, doubled down on an important Air Force message and call to action. “We need to foster urgency and excellence to accelerate change in order to deter adversary powers that have outpaced paced us with their technology and capability advancements in recent years,” said Jonsson.

4 Aug 2020

Col. Benjamin Jonsson assumes command of 6th ARW

On Aug. 4, 2020, Col. Benjamin Jonsson assumed command of the 6th Air Refueling Wing during a ceremony at the Davis Conference Center at MacDill Air Force Base. Florida.

10 Dec 2019

MacWonderland 2019

Guests view a holiday tree lighting ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Dec. 6, 2019. Hosted by the 6th Force Support Squadron, the annual MacWonderland Winter Festival invites families to join in the holiday spirit with crafts, games, visits with Santa and reindeer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan C. Grossklag)

26 Nov 2019

Moody Airmen exercise combat air power at MacDill

The skill and agility of Airmen from Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, were on full display at MacDill Air Force Base from Nov. 19 through Nov. 22, 2019, during exercise Mobil Tiger. The asymmetric advantage of U.S. combat troops is greatly increased by the venerable A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft. Commonly known as the ‘Warthog,’ this staple of combat air support depends greatly upon the expertise of Airmen who operate and sustain them.

12 Apr 2019

Airlift delivers Florida ANG to Bold Quest

Members of the 290th Joint Communications Support Squadron, Florida Air National Guard, packed up communications equipment onto a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., April 8, 2019, and departed for Finland to take part in Exercise Bold Quest.