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  • The Tampa Bay Ray's opening game at Tropicana Field, St. Pete, Fla. (Photo Unknown)

    Team MacDill Assists Tampa Bay Rays Opening Game

    The Tampa Bay Rays have a history of being very supportive of their local military community, and this was once again demonstrated at the Tampa Bay Rays spring season opening game against the Baltimore Orioles Tuesday.Every home game, Raytheon and the Grow Financial Federal Credit Union sponsor MacDillville behind the bullpen down the first base
  • Colonel Martin, Mrs. Rhea Law, Mrs. Digna Alvarez, Mrs. Vivian Reeves, Colonel Douglas Schwartz, Colonel Lewis, and Mr. Mark Huey cut the ribbon during today's ceremony (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Denise Hauser)

    927th cuts ribbon on new headquarters building

    Approximately 100 people attended the official ribbon-cutting ceremony today to recognize the opening of the new 927th Air Refueling Wing headquarters building. In attendance were many local civic leaders and honorary commanders from both the 6th Air Mobility Wing and the 927th Air Refueling Wing, as well as active-duty and Reserve military members
  • Airmen from the 927th Air Refueling Wing are issued reflective belts for a mobility exercise at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., April 20, 2010. The exercise is the first of many scheduled over the course of the year in preparation for an Operational Readiness Inspection slated for January 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anna-Marie Wyant)

    April mobility exercise to bring 927th ARW closer to ORI preparedness

    This month, the 927th Air Refueling Wing will assemble its first mobility exercise of the year here in preparation for its first joint Operational Readiness Inspection scheduled for January 2011.The purpose of an ORI is to test and evaluate a unit's ability to deploy its members and equipment, operate in a hostile environment, return to the home
  • Civilian employers and Airmen, who flew from Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, N.Y., stand in front of a KC-135 Stratotanker at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., with Col. Kenneth Lewis, the 927th Air Refueling Wing commander (far left) March 25, 2010. The tour, which was set up through Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, aimed to thank and educate civilian employers in Western New York who have shown support for their military employees. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Denise Hauser)

    ESGR gives bosses a lift from Niagara to MacDill

    The 927th Air Refueling Wing welcomed 32 civilians and nine Airmen here from Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, N.Y., Thursday as part of a "boss lift" coordinated by Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve of Western New York.ESGR, a Department of Defense organization, has served as a liaison between service members and their employers since it
  • The Blue Angels, the U.S. Navy's flight demonstration team, performed at AirFest, MacDill Air Force Base's annual air show March 20-21, 2010. (U.S. photo by Tech. Sgt. Denise Hauser)

    AirFest successful despite inclement weather

    More than 30,000 people gathered on the flight line here today, the last day of AirFest 2010, the base's annual air show. The Blue Angels, the Navy's flight demonstration team, headlined this year's event. The base's gates were open to the public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with opening ceremonies beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday. Events began with the
  • The OV-1 Mohawk aircraft was showcased at Airfest, MacDill Air Force Base's annual air show, March 20-21, 2010. This twin turboprop aircraft is one of only 15 flyable Mohawks worldwide.

    OV-1 Mohawk brings memories, receives hugs

    During air shows, children often find planes intriguing. They take pictures of the planes, ask crewmembers questions about how the planes work, and sometimes even get a chance to step inside. One unique aircraft, however, received a little extra attention from children."Kids like to give my plane hugs," said Dr. Joseph M. Masessa, who showcased his
  • Staff Sgt. Mark Fioritto, a boom operator for the 6th Air Mobility Wing at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., stands in front of a KC-135 Stratotanker with his wife, Theresa, and their children Melissa, Ashley and Trip at Airfest March 20, 2010. Sergeant Fioritto was part of the static coordination team, which worked behind the scenes to organize the static aircraft displays and accommodate visiting crewmembers for the air show. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Denise Hauser)

    Behind-the-scenes Airmen vital to air show static displays

    More than 40 military static aircraft displays were showcased on the flight line here today for AirFest, the base's annual air show. Service members and civilians were welcomed to view unique military and civilian aircraft from across the country. From F-22 Raptors from Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, to a C-130 Hercules cargo plane from the New
  • The 45th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron is recognized at the Tampa Bay Lightnings hockey game Mar. 6, for their efforts during Operation Unified Response and the Haiti relief after the earthquake. The 45th AES transported sick and injured patients back to the U.S. for medical treatment. (u.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Denise Hauser)

    Haiti relief efforts recognized by Tampa Bay Lightnings

    The 45th Aeromedical Evacuation squadron was recognized for their Haiti relief efforts by the local Tampa Bay Hockey Team.  The Tampa Bay Lightnings dedicated a portion of a commercial spot to the 45th during the March 6 game. The 45th AES is attached to the 927th Air Refueling Wing Operations Group.  The 45th AES has been the command and control
  • Master Sgt. Tina Fields is awarded the Meritorious Service Medal at the 927th Air Refueling quarterly commander's call Feb 21. Fields is a Logistics Plans Specialist with the 927th Logistics Readiness Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Denise Hauser)

    927th hosts a commander's call

    The 927th Air Refueling Wing held a quarterly wing commander's call Feb 20 at the Base Theater.  Col Lewis handed out awards to wing members, thanked the unit for their outstanding efforts since the wing stand up in May 2008,and addressed the wing on future strategic planning and steps towards maintaining the 927th ARW as the Premier Associate
  • Col. Vowell, 927th Mission Support Group Commander, presents Master Sgt. Edward Stokes with his retirement certificate at a ceremony Feb 20. Stokes retired from the Air Force Reserve after 33 years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Denise Hauser)

    A 33 year career comes to an end

    Master Sgt. Edward S. Stokes retired from the Air Force Reserve after 33 years of service at a ceremony Feb 20.  Colonel Gerald E. Vowell, 927th Air Refueling Wing Mission Support Group Commander, led the ceremony with a few amusing tales about Stokes's career as a young airman up to his days as Senior Noncommissioned Officer.Stokes was awarded the
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