• Rooted in service: How the Air Force gave one Airman purpose

    It was the crisp uniform and the way she moved with confidence and authority that inspired this Airman to join the military. Her sister seemed to radiate the kind of strength and resilience that commanded respect and appreciation, and she wanted that for herself.

  • Operation Blue Horizon 2025: Joining forces to strengthen medical readiness

    A sense of urgency emboldens their movement as they trudge through the muddy waters to reach their wounded. Amid exhaustion and upheaval, these service members come alive. Operation Blue Horizon is a Navy Reserve-led joint-service exercise that allows medical personnel to hone their critical medical

  • MacDill ushers in the future of air refueling

    Leaders assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing broke ground on the renovation of the installation designed to house the KC-46 Pegasus, the U.S. Air Force’s newest air refueling aircraft at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, January 28, 2024.Commanders of multiple units within the 6th ARW attended as

  • MacDill takes major step toward energy resilience with new power plant

    MacDill Air Force Base is taking a major step toward enhancing its energy resilience with the launch of the new MacDill Power Station, a state-of-the-art facility built in partnership with Tampa Electric (TECO). This new power plant promises to provide a reliable source of energy for the base and

  • DAF’s Director of Security Forces visits MacDill AFB

    As global tensions rise, the need to equip, train, and prepare Airmen is more crucial than ever.In an effort to meet these mission requirements, U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. select Brian Filler, Director of Security Forces, Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection,

  • 6th ARW welcomes new commander

    The 6th Air Refueling Wing welcomed its fifth commander here, Aug. 2.Col. Edward Szczepanik took command of the 6th ARW from Col. Adam Bingham during a ceremony officiated by 18th Air Force commander, Maj. Gen. Corey Martin.

  • AMC, AFRL pioneer UAS Traffic Management system at MacDill Air Force Base

    Air Mobility Command, or AMC, in collaboration with the Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, Information Directorate, began assessing the AFRL Collaborative Low-Altitude Unmanned Aircraft System Integration Effort, or CLUE, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management, or UTM, system at MacDill

  • Unity in Service: Commemorating Police Week at MacDill AFB

    Established 59 years ago by President John F. Kennedy, Police Week has stood as a national tribute to honor law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to others' safety and protection.Commemorating this significant observance, the 6th Security Forces Squadron hosted a