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  • 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.

  • MacDill hosts second annual breast cancer awareness walk

    Members of Team MacDill united to participate in the second annual Walkin’ Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Walk at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 25, 2016.The event featured a two-mile walk in support of breast cancer awareness, as well as more than 20 health-related booths in the Short Fitness