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  • New virtual jump simulator improves paratrooper readiness at MacDill

    The new Parachute Simulator 7 is one more reason why Special Operations Forces Command Central remains at the “Tip of the Spear.” The Systems Technology, Inc. team came to MacDill Air Force Base to install the new PARASIM 7 system at the Joint Parachute Rigger facility, Feb. 19, and incorporated

  • National Nutrition Month: Why athletes shouldn’t skip breakfast

    March is National Nutrition Month, an awareness program focusing on the importance of informed food choices and developing good eating and physical activity habits. Not being fueled before a workout will leave you feeling sluggish, reduce energy supply to your muscles, and slow down your metabolism.

  • MacDill AFB accepts aircraft in response to Offutt AFB flooding

    Five RC-135 Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft assigned to the 55th Wing, Offutt AFB, Nebraska, relocated here over the weekend due to rising floodwaters at Offutt. The relocation to MacDill Air Force Base ensures the aircraft remain out of harm’s way until they can safely return to their home

  • 6th LRS POL flight fuels mission

    Without fuel, there is no chance to win the fight. The 6th Logistics Readiness Squadron’s petroleum, oil and lubricant (POL) flight at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, work around the clock to supply this invaluable resource for daily operations on the ground or in the air.

  • STEAM day fuels, inspires thousands

    MacDill Air Force Base opened its hangar doors for more than 2,300 students for the second annual Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) Day, March 8, 2019.

  • National Patient Safety Awareness Week: United for patient safety

    It’s that time of the year again to celebrate the National Patient Safety Awareness Week (PSAW) March 10-16, 2019. Our focus is to keep all healthcare constituents, from patient to provider, involved, informed and invested in making health care safe. Patients and providers play separate roles in

  • HQ ARPC Trains Wing-Level Evaluations Technicians

    The HQ Air Reserve Personnel Center Evaluations Training Team wrapped up a week-long training course for wing-level Air Reserve Component members, here, March 8.This hands-on course aims to provide force support squadron and command support staff representatives an opportunity to learn from subject

  • MacDill spouse named Marine Corps Spouse of the Year

    After being selected as MacDill Air Force Base’s Spouse of the Year in February, Holly Vega has now been named as the 2019 Armed Forces Insurance Marine Corps Spouse of the Year. Vega has served the military in numerous volunteer capacities to include family readiness volunteer coordinator, liaison

  • 6th MXG implements idea, improves warfighting effectiveness

    During MacDill’s inaugural Fuel Tank innovation competition last June, 6th Air Mobility Wing Airmen brought forth their innovative ideas to wing leadership to improve workplace efficiency.Senior Airman John Cuttito, a 6th Maintenance Squadron hydraulics systems journeyman, was deployed during the