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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  • Earn four-year degree as easy as ABC

    Master Sgt. Floyd Gordon wants reservists to know about Air University’s ABC Program, which helps Airmen earn undergraduate degrees using existing Community College of the Air Force credits.“Once you complete your CCAF, it’s simple,” said Gordon. “Just enroll in a university through the online

  • Speed wins: MacDill contracting awards 100k in swift fashion

    In order to compete in the future, innovative ideas to improve fleet readiness must reach the warfighter quickly. In order to do just that, the 6th Contracting Squadron hosted its first ever Pitch Day Aug. 1, 2019, where local small businesses proposed innovative ideas to help increase overall base

  • Preparing for the leap: Course develops future SNCOs

    The leap from NCO to SNCO is one of increased responsibility and servant leadership, rather than technical expertise. As Airmen progress through their careers, they are developed through milestone courses such as Airman Leadership School and NCO Academy. It could be years before they have the

  • Joint NCO Professional Enhancement course

    Joint NCO Professional Enhancement course participants at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., June 24, 2019. The course covers topics such as the joint perspective from each branch, cultural and ethical awareness, building partnerships, communication, and leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman

  • Retired Colonel reflects on 38 year career

    MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla.-- Amid the moment of silence, looking into the eyes of her family, she takes one more deep breath and prepares for what’s to come.Eyes looking down from the stage, former 927th Operations Group commander, Col. Caroline Evernham made her way to her seat overlooking a

  • Combat-Injured Veterans Tax Fairness Act of 2016

    On Dec. 16, 2016, the president signed into law the Combat-Injured Veterans Tax Fairness Act of 2016, which provides eligible veterans the right to seek a refund for taxes they may have paid on Disability Severance Pay. Most veterans who claimed the disability severance payment as income and