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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  • MacDill first in AF to host Alpha Warrior tour

    MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, hosted the Air Force’s first stop for the Air Force Alpha Warrior Tour, April 18-19, 2017.The Air Force Services Activity, or AFSVA, partnered with the Alpha Warrior team to continue building Comprehensive Airman Fitness through the newly initiated Air Force Alpha

  • 6th AMW, 927th ARW partner to provide realistic active shooter exercise

    Much like any other Monday morning, on April 17, 2017, the 927th Air Refueling Wing ID card section opened for business. However, this Monday morning at MacDill turned out to be anything but normal. A man carrying a backpack approached the front desk asking for a new ID card. After a moment, the man

  • Eagle Eyes: See something, say something

    We can't overstate the need to be aware of your surroundings and report suspicious activity. The world has encountered numerous terror attacks in recent months including recent bombings at churches in Egypt and vehicle-ramming attacks in Sweden, London, Berlin, and France.

  • MacDill SARC raises awareness during SAAPM

    The 6th Air Mobility Wing Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office hosted their annual information expo April 4, 2017, in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

  • 927th ARW Commander’s Call Gets High Tech

    Since taking command of the 927th Air Refueling Wing, Col. Frank Amodeo, conducted his first 927th ARW commander's call on Saturday of the April Unit Training Assembly, here.Commander’s call began with Amodeo giving award winners from previous quarter’s recognition for their hard work, and

  • MacDill Reservists host Tampa Bay area civic leaders

    MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. --  The 927th Air Refueling Wing at MacDill hosted nearly 30 civic leaders from the Tampa Bay area on a two-day orientation flight onboard a KC-135 Stratotanker, March 23-24.The civic leader flight was specifically intended for local people of influence to educate them

  • 6th Medical Group exercises aeromedical evacuations

    An Airmen screams out in pain due to a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Grass flies through the air as the HH-60 Black Hawk helicopter approaches it’s landing zone. The injured Airman is securely strapped to a litter by a medical technician and rushed to the helicopter for rapid transport.

  • 63rd Air Refueling Squadron Receives New Commander

    Lieutenant Colonel Shane Rogers took command of the 63rd Refueling Squadron during an assumption of command ceremony held on Sunday of the March Unit Training Assembly here. The 63rd falls under the 927th Operations Group of the 927th Air Refueling Wing.Rogers began his military career as a 2001