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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  • Cybersecurity awareness month

    MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – During the month of November, most people want to spend time with family in preparation for the holidays and plan winter vacations, but for the 6th Communications Squadron at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, November brings an increased need for cybersecurity

  • Veterans Day: Honoring heroes

    For many people, Veterans Day means an extra day off from school or work. Some might say this day is about honoring those who served our country. While this is true, rarely do we pause to think about the history and significance behind these words.

  • Lt. Col. Ginger Ormond Takes Command of 927th AMXS

    Lt. Col. Ginger Ormond assumed command of the 927th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron during a ceremony held on base, Nov 5. Lt. Col. Scot Terry, 927th Maintenance Group commander, presided over the ceremony and provided insight into Ormond’s future as the AMXS commander.“Lt. Col. Ormond is one of the

  • 927 Welcomes Operations Group Commander

    Col. Caroline Evernham assumed command of the 927th Operations Group during a ceremony held on base Saturday, November 4. Presiding over the ceremony was Col. Michael Remauldo, 927th Air Refueling Wing Commander who stated he believes in the leadership that Evernham will provide to the group.  “We

  • AFRC commander unveils "Earth, Blood and Fire” painting

    During the 49th Air Mobility Command and Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium, held here, Oct. 26 through Oct. 29, Lt. Gen. Maryanne Miller, chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command, unveiled the painting "Earth, Blood and Fire,” a painting that depicts the Modular

  • A safe Halloween makes for a happy Halloween

    MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- With Halloween, treats, and celebrations like MacThrillville, just around the corner, Team MacDill encourages service members and their families to practice excellent risk management and situational awareness this Halloween season.

  • Citizen Airman’s heroic actions save a life

    For Air Force Maj. Robert Simmons, 45th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Medical Service Corps Officer, Saturday of the July Unit Training Assembly was much like any other that included routine tasks such as computer based training, administrative meetings and other military training requirements;

  • MacDill Reservists hone skills needed to survive and operate

    The 927th Air Refueling Wing Mission Support Group held the wing’s first Ability to Survive and Operate exercise on Oct. 15, 2017 at MacDill Air Force Base, FL.  The ATSO exercise was designed to sharpen Airmen's skills and their ability to operate while in a chemical warfare environment. “We live