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July 19, 2022
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline hotline quick-dial option now live

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline hotline is launching a new quick-dial option nationwide starting July 16.
July 15, 2022
Power plate: Eat to fuel your performance

Eating for optimal performance requires the right balance of macronutrients from the foods you eat.
July 13, 2022
MacDill Airmen rescue eight from a capsized boat in Tampa Bay

MacDill 6th Security Forces Squadron Marine Patrol Unit Airmen rescue eight civilians from a capsized boat in Tampa Bay June 12.
July 10, 2022
927 SFS Assumption of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Rafael E. Perea assumed command of the 927th Security Forces Squadron during an assumption of command ceremony, here, July 9, 2022.As the commander, Perea takes on leadership of over 90 defenders. Perea directs, plans and conducts operational training activities to satisfy
July 8, 2022
Lightning in five! How MacDill operates in ‘The Lightning Capital of the United States’

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- When you think of Tampa Bay, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Is it MacDill? The hot and humid weather? Or is it the electrifying thunderstorms that feel like clockwork during the summer months?
July 7, 2022
Protecting aircrew eyes in the sky

Airmen from 28th and 46th Test and Evaluation Squadrons from Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., visited MacDill AFB to evaluate an improved version of the Aircrew Laser Eye Protection glasses, starting June 22, 2022.
June 23, 2022
AFRC hosts in-person Enlisted Symposium, first since pandemic

Air Force Reserve Command is hosting its first in-person Enlisted Symposium since the pandemic. Enlisted Reserve Citizen Airmen are scheduled to convene in the National Capital Region from July 11-12, after the last two conferences were virtual.
June 21, 2022
Airbags can save your life

In fiscal year 2021, The Department of the Air Force lost 18 motorcyclists. Inexperience, alcohol and speed were a few of the root causes of those deaths. Additionally, motorcycle riders continue to be overrepresented in fatal traffic crashes, being about 28 times more likely than passenger vehicle
June 21, 2022
myFSS Migration

The Department of the Air Force is giving myPers and the virtual Personnel Center (vPC) a technical refresh by migrating current capabilities to my Force Support Squadron (myFSS). The new platform improves services to Airmen and Guardians, consolidates human resource applications, and reduces IT
June 13, 2022
Summer Weather Hazards

Summer is a great time to be outside and enjoy the weather. But don’t let the sunny days and warm nights fool you. Summer also holds significant weather hazards

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