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 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

  • 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

  • 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