MacDill kicks-off AirFest with Richard "Dick" Cutshall Memorial Run

MacDill kicked off the Tampa Bay AirFest 2016 festivities by honoring the base's very first Air Boss. More than 50 members of Team MacDill participated in the annual Richard "Dick" Cutshall AirFest Memorial Run, March 11, 2016, at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida."This event allows us to pay tribute

MacDill Junior Enlisted get wined and dined

Nearly 45 junior enlisted Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines assigned to MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., boarded a Star Light Cruise yacht, March 12, at the Port of Tampa.Hosted by the MacDill Alliance, this is the seventh annual enlisted meet and greet reception connecting young military embers

927th Junior Enlisted Adviosory Council Hosts Annual Awards Ceremony for the first time

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, FL - Approximately 750 members from around the 927th Air Refueling wing were in attendance during an annual awards ceremony here, on March 6, 2016.This marked the first time the 927th Air Refueling Wing hosted an annual awards ceremony, something Chief Master Sgt. Michael

AF Reserve Commander discusses pilot retention at AFA Symposium

Lt. Gen. James Jackson, the commander of Air Force Reserve Command, and Air Force leadership sat on a panel to discuss Major Command (MAJCOM) priorities to close out the 2016 Air Force Association Air Warfare Symposium, Feb. 26, 2016, here.Airmen in the audience had an opportunity to ask Jackson and

Take the pledge; be in control of your money

The Airman & Family Readiness Center (A&FRC) partnered with other financial organizations at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, during Military Saves Week, Feb. 22 - 26, 2016, to spread awareness about the importance of financial security."Our office is the focal point for financial education at

MacDill Tanker Refuels U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds

Motorcycle mentorship ride

When motorcyclists gather, they typically have one thing in mind - to ride. To come together and collectively rattle the earth as they take to the open road together.Current and retired Service members embarked on a mentorship ride promoting military motorcycle regulations and requirements at

Knowledge Operations Master Sgt. Calls it a Career

2/6/2016 - MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Master Sergeant Roxanne Helenka, 927th Force Support Squadron chief of knowledge management said her final goodbyes during her retirement ceremony Feb. 6, 2016 at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.Helenka served faithfully for 26 years in the knowledge

45th AES Welcome back deployers

The 45th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron welcomed six members from their squadron back at Tampa International Airport Feb. 5, 2016. Families and friends awaited the arrival of their loved ones."It's so great to have these service men and women back," said Renato Boac, boyfriend of Staff Sgt. Marissa

What Would You DO?! AF Tech Sgt responds to fire in his neighborhood

While watching television, Tech. Sgt. Eric Crews, received a knock on his door from a neighbor frantically asking for a fire extinguisher at his home is St. Petersburg, Florida, January 17, 2016.Although Crews did not have a fire extinguisher, he could not help but to come to the aid of his