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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  • President Obama gives national security speech to MacDill service members

    President Barack Obama gave an evaluation of his national security record and the campaign against terror in the Middle East and North Africa in an address Tuesday Dec. 6, 2016, at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, thanking servicemen and women for their help in “breaking the back of ISIL.”

  • 927 ARW recognizes recent CCAF graduates

    Community College of the Air Force graduates assigned to the 927th Air Refueling Wing walked across the stage and received their diplomas during a ceremony held on Dec. 4, 2016, at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.

  • 927th Welcomes newest MXG commander

    Lieutenant Colonel Kristofer Terry took command of the 927th Maintenance Group during an assumption of command ceremony held on Saturday of the December Unit Training Assembly here.Terry began his career in active duty back in 1995 where he served as the Assistant Professor of Aerospace studies at

  • Reserve/active duty team up to instruct Tactical Combat Casualty Care

    Once in the hands of an Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron crew a battlefield-wounded U.S. Military warrior has a 98 percent survival rate, but the medical care starts well before then and many times under enemy fire on the battlefield with Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC). Although 98 percent is

  • Don’t be a turkey, stay safe this Thanksgiving

    Although a delicious tradition, deep-frying a turkey on Thanksgiving can be risky. While some people rave about this tasty creation, the use of turkey fryers can be unsafe when used irresponsibly.

  • “Future Colonel” receives lieutenant bars

    For First Lt. Carl Sidney, 45th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, MacDill Air Force Base Florida, earning his commission was not only a humbling experience, but the culmination of years of hard work and dedication to excellence.  The former senior airman chartered an unconventional path beginning in

  • B-17 pilot posthumously awarded Silver Star at MacDill

    2nd Lt. John G. Caraberis was posthumously awarded the Silver Star Medal for his courageous acts during his time as an Army Air Corps B-17 Flying Fortress pilot during World War II at MacDill Air Force Base Fla., Nov. 4, 2016. The Silver Star Medal is the third-highest military combat decoration

  • 927th Mission Support Group Commander retires after 36 year career

    Colonel Dennis Seymour, 927 Mission Support Group Commander, retired during a ceremony held at MacDill Air Force Base on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 2 pm.As commander of the MSG, Seymour oversaw the plans, programs, and services of three squadrons during his final duty assignment with the 927th

  • MacDill runway construction on schedule

    Airfield construction is well underway at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. The construction started Oct. 20, 2016, to prevent foreign objects and debris (FOD) issues that could have placed aircrews and aircraft at risk.