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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  • Boy Scouts of America visit the 927th

    Over thirty members of the Boy Scouts of America Troop 68, Odessa FL, visited the 927th Air Refueling Wing, MacDill Air Force Base, FL Jan. 7, 2016.The scouts met with Airmen to gain a better understanding of the base’s mission with a focus on the KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, and marine patrol unit

  • 927th Air Refueling Wing Welcomes New Yellow Ribbon Coordinator

    Tech Sgt. Josue Santiago 927th Air Refueling Wing Yellow Ribbon representative enters his new position knowing exactly what is expected of him. “I'm excited for this opportunity,” said Santiago. “The previous coordinator did an excellent job and I will continue providing the best support for our

  • Tis the season, community gives back to Citizen Airmen

    During the holiday season, the 927th Air Refueling Wing Family Airman Family Readiness Office here, creates a Wingman Tree, a tree that Wing members can select an angel representing an Airman and his or her family that are in need, this year the local community also helped answer the need.  “Each

  • Continuous Training

    Throughout the holiday season, many Airmen take advantage of time off to visit their family and friends. For some Airmen in the 927th Air Refueling Wing, the week of Christmas allows them to enhance their skills and overall job knowledge. “I wanted to come here during the week and learn more about

  • Team MacDill offers motorcycle safety course

    Volunteers from Team MacDill hosted a motorcycle safety course Dec. 5-8 2016, at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, to teach new riders the importance of riding safely on and off the installation.

  • Pearl Harbor: Remembering the fallen 75 years later

    On Dec. 7, 1941, the Japanese attacked the Pearl Harbor naval base in Honolulu, Hawaii, destroying 20 naval vessels and more than 300 planes. More than 2,000 American soldiers and sailors lost their lives, with another 1,000 being wounded. As a result, it became known as “A date which will live in