Logistics Readiness Squadron Welcomes New Commander

Going The Extra MIle - Contributors to 927th's ORI Success Recognized

Danger In The Sky: In-Flight Emergency Grounds MacDill Reservists

"We are declaring an in-flight emergency. Smoke and fumes in the cockpit," was the last thing Capt. Matt Sayers thought he would say, and one of his crew members running with a little boy in his arms as they evacuated his airplane was the last thing he thought he would see, when he woke up that

Building A Flying Hospital

It's parents' and Soldiers' worse nightmare: during a foot patrol in Afghanistan an improvised-explosive device or a sniper's round finds its mark on an American servicemember. After initial triage in the field and transportation to an aid center, the troop is sent off the front line to receive

Even Uncle Sam Gets Diverted

"This is your captain speaking. Due to weather conditions, we're going to have to divert our course. Connecting flights can be arranged once we're on the ground."Such a statement is often accompanied by the moans, groans, and curses of those on the aircraft. At the airport, on the runway, or in the

Survey addresses quality-of-life needs

The 2010 Caring for People Survey gives total force Airmen, civilians, retirees and dependents an opportunity to voice their concerns on how the Air Force can better address their quality-of-life needs. With Airmen deploying in support of global contingency operations for two decades, developing and

Photo Essay -- Giant U.S. Flag

Approximately fifty five active duty, national guard and reserve personnel from MacDill Air Force Base participated in the opening ceremonies of the Beef O' Brady's college football bowl game held at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg yesterday.

Reservists can nominate employers for awards

Reserve-component servicemembers still have time to nominate their employers for the 2011 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. The award is the Defense Department's highest honor for employers who provide exceptional support for employees who serve in the National Guard or

Survey addresses quality-of-life needs

The 2010 Caring for People Survey gives total force Airmen, civilians, retirees and dependents an opportunity to voice their concerns on how the Air Force can better address their quality-of-life needs. With Airmen deploying in support of global contingency operations for two decades, developing and

DFAS to release 2010 tax statements via myPay and U.S. mail

Why wait for the mail? Military service members, military retirees and annuitants, and federal civilian employees paid by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) can get their 2010 tax statements up to two weeks earlier using myPay.DFAS has recently released the schedule for posting and