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Jan. 21, 2022
MacDill’s Individual Protective Equipment techs: the unsung heroes of the Air Force

When it’s time to suit up, Team MacDill looks to the 6th Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) Individual Protective Equipment (IPE) section for most of their equipment needs. The IPE section issues equipment for combat arms qualifications as well as chemical, biological, nuclear and explosives
Oct. 25, 2019
Ready in a flash: MacDill exercises operational readiness

From medical, to maintenance, mission support, to operations, every unit plays an important role in the 6th Air Refueling Wing’s mission, and each displayed their capabilities during an operational readiness exercise conducted Oct. 21 through Oct. 24 at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.
Sept. 20, 2019
MacDill honors POW/MIA with 5K run

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Karina Rodriguez (left), Airman 1st Class Dyllan Hipol (center), and Senior Airman Andrea Stutts (right), MacDill Air Force Base honor guardsmen, raise the POW/ MIA Flag Sept. 20, 2019, at MacDill AFB, Fla. POW/MIA Recognition Day is commemorated nationally on the third
Aug. 16, 2019
Here comes the boom! MacDill's EOD team instructs community law enforcement

Handling bombs is risky business, but what makes bombs even more dangerous is the variety between explosives.Fortunately, identifying explosives is a specialty of the 6th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight.For the first time ever, MacDill’s EOD team invited the Hillsborough
July 30, 2019
6th MSG: “Ready to take the fight to the enemy”

The 6th Mission Support Group completed a two-day deployment readiness exercise for 233 Airmen across six squadrons, July 24 and 25, at MacDill Air Force Base.During training, five stations were set up to teach Airmen combat survival skills as well as simulate real-life scenarios they could expect
March 17, 2019
6th LRS POL flight fuels mission

Without fuel, there is no chance to win the fight. The 6th Logistics Readiness Squadron’s petroleum, oil and lubricant (POL) flight at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, work around the clock to supply this invaluable resource for daily operations on the ground or in the air.
March 4, 2019
6th MXG implements idea, improves warfighting effectiveness

During MacDill’s inaugural Fuel Tank innovation competition last June, 6th Air Mobility Wing Airmen brought forth their innovative ideas to wing leadership to improve workplace efficiency.Senior Airman John Cuttito, a 6th Maintenance Squadron hydraulics systems journeyman, was deployed during the
Nov. 5, 2018
MacDill’s military working dogs, handlers train at Adventure Island

Barking and splashing signifies military working dogs and their handlers from the 6th Security Forces Squadron navigating through obstacles during water aggression training at Adventure Island amusement park in Tampa, Oct. 29, 2018.
Oct. 26, 2018
Hangar turned hockey rink: Tampa Bay Lightning, MacDill service members play hockey

Two former Tampa Bay Lightning players, Mathieu Garon and Ruslan Fedotenko, ThunderBug, USAA volunteers, the Tampa Bay Lightning girls and the Lightning Street Team visited MacDill Air Force Base, Florida to give hockey lessons and show their appreciation for Team MacDill service members, Oct. 25,
Sept. 14, 2018
MacDill Total Force stays ready through operational readiness exercise

While ensuring 33 missions partners on MacDill have everything they need to succeed, the 6th Air Mobility Wing must remain operationally ready to accomplish their flying mission.