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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  • A splash of training builds K-9 confidence

    On October 15, 2015, more than 20 dog team duos, two of which were 6th Security Forces military working dogs, ran through three exercises involving the dogs jumping into deep bodies of water and swimming to apprehend a decoy suspect at a water park in Tampa, Florida."Being a Florida-based dog team

  • Perfect practice makes perfect

    The U.S. Air Force constantly strives for "Excellence in All We Do," and training is essential to that end.One of the 6th Air Mobility Wing's primary missions is aerial refueling, a capability that requires great precision."The mission can be anything; we talk about full-spectrum operations and

  • Coming soon: MilitaryChildcare.com

    The MilitaryChildcare.com program will go live at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, on Oct. 21, 2015. MacDill is one of eight bases to be a part of the second phase of the Air Force wide program initiative.MilitaryChildCare.com (MCC) is a Department of Defense website for military families seeking

  • 927 Reserve defenders receive heartfelt welcome home

    More than two dozen, family members, friends and well-wishers gathered at Tampa International Airport, October 15, to welcome home the first wave of 927 Security Forces Squadron redeployers.During the six month long deployment to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, the defenders provided air

  • MacDill exudes confidence: Yesterday, today and tomorrow

    For one night the Hilton became a sea of blue with splashes of color; a place where more than 1,000 Airmen and other guests came together to celebrate the United States Air Force.On Friday, Oct. 2, 2015, men and women from MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, put on their semi-formal and mess dress

  • MacDill reservists welcomed home

    At the close of the October Unit Training Assembly here, family and friends gathered to welcome home the latest group of 927 ARW redeployers.The reservists deployed to an undisclosed location and included both KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew and an element of aircraft maintainers.Located at MacDill Air

  • 927 ARW Vice CC has fini flight during Oct. UTA

    During the October Unit Training Assembly, Col. Brad Anderson, recently took his final flight as the 927th Air Refueling Wing vice commander.Anderson departed MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., on October 3, to refuel a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the Mississippi Air National Guard and then returned

  • MacDill Reservist rallies for spot on Women's U.S. Military World Cup Team

    "Aaaawh, I love soccer, I grew up playing it, I played it in community college, and I later went on to coach high school soccer," said Staff Sgt. Jackie Kvilhaug, 45th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, aeromedical evacuation technician.Kvilhaug along with 37 other athletes took to the field at the

  • Employers of 927 ARW Reservists and local Civic Leaders take flight

    Over 70 civilian employers of 927th Air Refueling Wing Airmen and community leaders from across the state, took flight Saturday, as part of the 927th ARW employer flight program, also known as a Boss Lift.In an attempt to further civilian employer and community understanding of the wing's mission