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  • Staff Sgt. Jonathan Desmond (left) and Staff Sgt. Ian Spivey, dog handlers with the 6th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dogs section, stand with Dena and Rex, two of the squadron’s explosives-detecting canines after a training demonstration at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. May 21, 2010. The 6th SFS/MWD section has nine explosives-detecting dogs and two narcotics-detecting dogs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anna-Marie Wyant)

    Military Working Dog Team Support Association visits 6th Security Forces K-9 unit

    Five members of the Military Working Dog Team Support Association visited the 6th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dogs section here today. The MWDTSA members toured the K-9 training facility and kennels and watched a demonstration of how the dogs are used to help catch criminals and enemies and find explosives or narcotics. MWDTSA is an
  • 927th Air Refueling Wing Honorary Commander Vivian Reeves presents a gift Lt. Gen. Charles Stenner, Chief of the Air Force Reserve and Commander of the Air Force Reserve Command at Robins Air Force Base, Ga., during a civic leaders tour from MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., May 13, 2010. The gift was a book about Tampa, Fla., given to thank General Stenner for his hospitality during the tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anna-Marie Wyant)

    Joint MacDill crews take local civic leaders to tour Robins, Charleston

    Fourteen local civic leaders returned Friday from a two-day tour to Robins Air Force Base, Ga., and Charleston Air Force Base, S.C. Approximately 20 Airmen from the 927th Air Refueling Wing and 6th Air Mobility Wing, including Col. David P. Pavey, 927th ARW commander, Col. Theodore S. Mathews, the 927th ARW vice commander, and Col. Lawrence Martin,

  • 927th ARW Chief coordinates Ride for Hospice charity

    Members of the 927th Air Refueling Wing and 6th Air Mobility Wing here participated in the second annual Ride for Hospice charity event at the Diamond "B" Ranch in Dade City, Fla., April 17, 2010.Chief Master Sgt. Kymberly Corkum of the 927th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron coordinated the event with the help of members from the Pasco County Sheriffs
  • Col. David Pavey (left), the 927th Air Refueling Wing commander, passes the 927th Operations Group flag to new 927th OG commander, Col. Thomas Pemberton (center) at a change of command ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., May 1, 2010, after former 927th OG commander, Col. Douglas Schwartz (right)relinquished command. The passing of the flag is an Air Force tradition symbolizing the transition of commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anna-Marie Wyant)

    927th Operations Group welcomes new commander

    The 927th Operations Group welcomed their new commander, Col. Thomas O. Pemberton, and bid farewell to their former commander, Col. Douglas J. Schwartz, at a change of command ceremony here today.Master Sgt. Kenny Brown sang the National Anthem, followed by Chaplain John Weller leading the group in prayer. After a few words from 927th Air Refueling
  • Capt. Peter Olsen practices massage therapy on his wife, Aimee, during the Massage Therapy 101 breakout session at the joint 927th Air Refueling Wing and 920th Rescue Wing Yellow Ribbon Program at the Renaissance Hotel in Orlando, Fla., April 24. Olsen, a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot with the 63rd Air Refueling Squadron at MacDill Air Force Base, returned from a 60-day deployment in January. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anna-Marie Wyant)

    Patrick, MacDill Reservists join forces for successful Yellow Ribbon Program

    The 927th Air Refueling Wing from MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., and the 920th Rescue Wing from Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., hosted a joint Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program at the Renaissance Hotel here Saturday and Sunday. The YRP was initiated by the Secretary of Defense and mandated by Congress in 2008 to provide information, services,
  • British Royal Air Force cadets from Kent County and Sussex County, Great Britain, visited MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. April 23, 2010 as part of a two-week educational camp in Florida. This trip was the first visit to the U.S. for the majority of the high-school cadets.

    British Royal Air Force cadets visit MacDill

    Twenty British Royal Air Force cadets from Kent County and Sussex County, Great Britain, toured MacDill Friday as part of a two-week educational trip in Florida. Every year for the past 15 years, RAF cadets have been given the opportunity to come to Florida to volunteer at the Sun n' Fun Air Show in Lakeland, Fla., said Flight Lt. John F.

  • MacDill volunteers build eco-friendly oyster reef along base shoreline

    Approximately 30 volunteers from the 927th Air Refueling Wing, 6th Air Mobility Wing, U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command volunteered their time this morning to move oyster domes along the base shoreline in an effort to stabilize and restore it.The 120-pound, concrete oyster domes will act as a sort of reef to which oysters
  • Col. David P. Pavey assumed command of the 927th Air Refueling Wing at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., April 10, 2010 during a ceremony. Pavey recently transferred to MacDill from McChord Air Force Base, Wash., where he was the 446th Operations Group commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Denise Hauser)

    Meet Col. Pavey, new 927th ARW commander

    Members of the 927th Air Refueling Wing were introduced to a new wing commander, Col. David P. Pavey, during a change of command ceremony here Saturday. While most Airmen only saw their new leader briefly at the ceremony, they may not realize they quickly made a positive impression on him. As commander of this Reserve wing for less than a week,
  • Master Sergeant Lockett-Strong was the top contender to get pie in the face (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Shane Huff)

    Family Day brings sunny fun for Airmen, families

    The first 927th Air Refueling Wing Family Day Picnic was held Saturday at MacDill beach.  It was a gorgeous Spring day, perfect for fun under the sun. Approximately 600 wing members and their families spent the better part of the afternoon enjoying the food and sunshine.  Activities for children and adults were provided, to include egg races,
  • Country singer Mark Chesnutt performs for service members at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea April 10, 2010. The show was one of three Chesnutt and his band performed during their Stars for Stripes tour in South Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anna-Marie Wyant)

    MacDill crews take Mark Chesnutt to South Korea in support of Stars for Stripes

    Personnel from the 927th Air Refueling Wing and the 6th Air Mobility Wing returned here Sunday afternoon after transporting country music singer Mark Chesnutt to South Korea for a Stars for Stripes tour.The joint mission involved taking Mr. Chesnutt, his band, and Judy G. Seale, the Stars for Stripes founder and CEO, from Nashville, Tenn., April 6,
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