U.S. Air Force aircrew assigned to the 63rd Air Refueling Squadron and the 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron respond to an alert call during a Nuclear Operational Readiness Inspection at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, May 3, 2025. The Air Force maintains and validates high standards of readiness through periodic inspections required by the nuclear mission, such as the NORI. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Monique Stober)

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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Assumption of Command

    Lt. Col. Dorneen Shipp assumed command of the 927th Maintenance Group at an Assumption of Command ceremony here Feb. 20. Shipp oversees the 927th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 927th Maintenance Operations Flight and the 927th Maintenance Squadron.  The ceremony opened with the arrival of the

  • 45th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron Command and Control in HaitiPort

    Port-au-Prince, Haiti -- As the aeromedical evacuation command and control center for Operation Unified Response in the Haiti, the 45th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron based at MacDill  is responsible for the coordination and sustainment of all medical evacuation teams supporting the operation

  • A well deserved promotion to Chief Master Sgt.

    Bryan Lee was promoted to Chief Master Sgt. during a ceremony at the Surf's Edge Enlisted Club at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa,  Fla on Jan. 7, 2010.  Lee is the senior recruiter for both the 927th Air Refueling Wing and the 920th Rescue Wing at Patrick Air Force Base in Cocoa Beach, Fla.  He

  • Troops return home from deployment

    Airmen from the 927th Air Refueling Wing returned here from a 60-day Guam deployment Saturday. The airmen, who returned in three of the wing's own KC-135 refueling planes, were greeted by family, friends, co-workers and Ronald McDonald, who marshaled in the aircraft.Casper Company of Tampa, which

  • Reservists spend Christmas Eve with Veterans

    Reservists from the 927th Air Refueling Wing at Macdill Air Force Base in Tampa, FL took time way from their families and loved ones to spend Christmas Eve with veterans at the Baldomero Lopez State Veterans' Nursing Home in Land O Lakes, Fla.  Senior Master Sgt. Tom Lehman, Tech. Sgt. Denise Hauser

  • First Annual Children's Holiday Party

    The 927th Air Refueling Wing held its first annual Children's Holiday Party attended by wing members and their families.  Colonel Lewis presented opening remarks to welcome all of the families and to begin the festivities.  Free face painting, arts and crafts, hoola-hoop competitions, and food were