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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  • Total Force Airmen can now manage their life insurance online

    Airmen no longer need paper forms to manage their Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance, thanks to the new SGLI Online Enrollment System, or SOES. SGLI provides automatic life insurance coverage of $400,000 to service members when they enter the service. Members with SGLI also get automatic coverage

  • 927 ARW welcomes director of psychological health

    MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The 927th Air Refueling Wing has a new full-time director of psychological health. Ms. Tijuana Odom was selected by Air Force Reserve Command to ensure services are in place to help 927th ARW members and their families achieve and sustain psychological health.Odom not

  • Citizen Airmen honored during Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Salute to Military

    MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. --  The season’s first pads-on day at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Training Camp was no ordinary day at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida, July 31. Airmen from the 927th Air Refueling Wing along with other military members from MacDill showed up in force to cheer on

  • MacDill Reservists hone readiness skills alongside active duty partners

    SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany --  Citizen Airmen from the 927th Logistics Readiness Squadron, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, traveled to Spangdahlem Air Base July 7-23 to maintain their mission ready status. Unlike active duty military, traditional reservists only have one weekend per month and

  • MacDill cyber network upgraded by 6th Communications Squadron

    Technicians from the 6th Communications Squadron base infrastructure shop are currently installing the Cisco Identity Services Engine (CISE) across MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, as part of a required Defense Information Systems Agency cybersecurity upgrade.  All users of Non-secure Internet

  • Citizen Airmen bond on annual tour

    SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany --  Annual tour is more than occupational training; it’s an opportunity for Airmen to bond with their Wingmen, discover each other’s goals and aspirations and discuss challenges they may be facing. Citizen Airmen from the 927th Logistics Readiness Squadron from MacDill

  • Wisdom from an ALS commandant

    As Airmen progress through their careers, they are required to attend Professional Military Education courses, also known as PME. These courses prepare Airmen for enhanced responsibilities and leadership roles. For Master Sgt. Lonnie Carter, the outgoing commandant of the Chief Master Sgt. Aubert E.

  • The cost of war extends far beyond the battlefield

    While most people were planning BBQs and festivities this past Memorial Day, Maj. Robert Simmons, 45th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Medical Service Corps officer, marched 40 miles alongside 80 veterans and patriots, from Pomona, California to the Riverside National Cemetery to bring awareness

  • Public Service Announcement: Annual Drinking Water Quality Report

    As part of the Florida Department of Health rules and guidelines and MacDill's privatized water distribution owner permit, Florida Governmental Utility Authority (FGUA) is required to ensure all customers receive a copy of the annual Water Quality Report.   FGUA is pleased to present its 2016 Annual