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  • Mrs. Vivian Reeves receives the 927th Air Refueling Wing flag from Vice Commander Colonel Theodore S. Mathews, Jr. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Joesph Swafford)

    Team MacDill Inducts "Honorary Commanders"

    An induction ceremony was held  for thirty-three "Honorary Commanders" at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. on 31 July, 2009.  The 6th Air Mobility Wing Commander, Colonel Lawrence M. Martin, and the 927th Air Refueling Wing Vice Commander, Colonel Ted Mathews, Jr., hosted the ceremony at the Davis Conference Center for the honorees and their family
  • Staff members who helped put together the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program held at the Walt Disney Swan and Dolphin Resort August 14-16 in Orlando, Florida.

    Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program

    Members of the 927th Air Refueling Wing at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. prepared for their upcoming deployment this fall by participating in the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program.  The conference was held at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Fla., August 14-16, 2009.The Secretary of Defense initiated the Yellow Ribbon
  • Col Bert A Silich, 927th ASTS, retires after 30 years of service in the Air Force Reserves.

    Aeromedical Staging Squadron Says Goodbye to One of It's Own

    After 30 years of service in the Air Force, Colonel Bert A. Silich retires with the 927th Aeromedical Staging Squadron (ASTS).  Colonel Lynn McDaniels, ASTS Commander, officially said goodbye to one of her most experienced airmen during an 11 July retirement ceremony.  Presided by Commander of the 927th Air Refueling Wing, Colonel Kenneth D. Lewis,
  • Colonel Kenneth D. Lewis, Jr., passes the flag to Colonel Maria D. Rodriguez during an assumption of command ceremony (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech Sgt. Denise Hauser)

    927th Aerospace Medicine Flight Receives New Commander

    Colonel Maria D. Rodriguez assumed command of the 927th Aerospace Medicine Flight (AMDF) Sunday during an assumption of command ceremony held at the 6th Air Mobility Wing Clinic. The 927 Air Refueling Wing Commander, Colonel Kenneth D. Lewis, Jr., passed the AMDF flag to Colonel Rodriguez signifying her acceptance of this position. As the
  • Lt. Col Paul Gates (right) assumes command of the 63rd Air Refueling Squadron at the Assumption of Command Ceremony July 11, 2009. Col Doug Schwartz, (left) 927th Air Refuleing Wing Operations Group Commander passes the flag.

    63rd Air Refueling Squadron Receives New Commander

    Lieutenant Colonel Hiram P. Gates III assumed command of the 63rd Air Refueling Squadron during an assumption of command ceremony here at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. on 11 July, 2009. The 63rd falls under the 927th Operations Group of the 927th Air Refueling Wing. As commander of the 63rd, Gates ensures rapid global mobility for a full spectrum of
  • Four KC-135 Stratotankers taxing simultaneously for takeoff at MacDill Air Force Base (U.S. Air Force Photo/Capt. Shane Huff)

    927th Air Refueling Wing Conducts " Four Ship Take Off"

    The 927th Air Refueling Wing successfully launched a large formation package out of MacDill Air Force Base Saturday consisting of four KC-135 tanker aircraft .  Also known as an "Elephant Walk", the aircraft taxied together and then departed one after the other with 30 seconds of spacing between takeoffs. The 927th Maintenance and 927th Operations
  • A ribbon cutting ceremony is held at building 54, the new Command Post for the 6th Air Mobility Wing and the 927th Air Refeuling Wing. It is the first integrated building combining the two wings, and the first completed BRAC project since the 927th ARW moved to Macdill from Selfridge in May 2008.

    Team MacDill completes first BRAC project

    The official Command Post of the 6th Air Mobility Wing and the 927th Air Refueling Wing, is the first integrated building of Team Macdill. It is also the first BRAC completed project since the 927th ARW moved from Selfridge ANGB, MI to Macdill AFB, FL in May 2008.  The building was completed and fully operational on June 1, 2009; three months ahead
  • People rest in the shade of a KC-135 Stratotanker at an airshow in Honduras (U.S. Air Force Photo/unknown)

    Team MacDill participates in Honduran Air Show

    Aircrew and maintenance members from Team MacDill provided support to an F-16 Demo Team 16-21 June for an airshow in Honduras. The following individuals represented the 6th Air Mobility Wing and 927th Air Refueling Wing, Maj. Nathan R. Diaz, Capt. Tyrone S. Frost, Capt. Isaiah L. Oppelaar, Tech. Sgt Heath A. Hampton, Tech. Sgt Max M. Langford,
  • Maj. Mark D. Carey of the 45th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., was one of three people nationwide to receive the American Lung Association 2009 Volunteer Excellence Award in San Diego June 26, 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Shane Huff)

    45th AES Medical Service Corp Officer Receives Nationwide Award

    The 45 Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron mission is to provide theater-level command and control for all aeromedical evacuation activities supporting the Worldwide Aeromedical Evacuation System (WAES).  The 45 AES routinely deploys highly trained personnel to support the movement of patients for contingency and peacetime operations. Reservist Maj.
  • Maj Benjamin Ward of the 63rd Air Refueling Squadron at Macdill Air Force Base competes in the Annual Dunedin Triathalon at Honeymoon Island.

    Fitness Fun On and off Duty

    The 927th Air Refueling Wing at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla is a very unique unit for many different reasons.  The unit has been stood up for a little over a year and accomplished so many tasks two years ahead of schedule and have gone above and beyond in so many areas.  For example, when the unit moved down from Selfridge in May 2008, it  was only
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