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  • The Blue Angels, the U.S. Navy's flight demonstration team, performed at AirFest, MacDill Air Force Base's annual air show March 20-21, 2010. (U.S. photo by Tech. Sgt. Denise Hauser)

    AirFest successful despite inclement weather

    More than 30,000 people gathered on the flight line here today, the last day of AirFest 2010, the base's annual air show. The Blue Angels, the Navy's flight demonstration team, headlined this year's event. The base's gates were open to the public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with opening ceremonies beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday. Events began with the
  • The OV-1 Mohawk aircraft was showcased at Airfest, MacDill Air Force Base's annual air show, March 20-21, 2010. This twin turboprop aircraft is one of only 15 flyable Mohawks worldwide.

    OV-1 Mohawk brings memories, receives hugs

    During air shows, children often find planes intriguing. They take pictures of the planes, ask crewmembers questions about how the planes work, and sometimes even get a chance to step inside. One unique aircraft, however, received a little extra attention from children."Kids like to give my plane hugs," said Dr. Joseph M. Masessa, who showcased his
  • Staff Sgt. Mark Fioritto, a boom operator for the 6th Air Mobility Wing at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., stands in front of a KC-135 Stratotanker with his wife, Theresa, and their children Melissa, Ashley and Trip at Airfest March 20, 2010. Sergeant Fioritto was part of the static coordination team, which worked behind the scenes to organize the static aircraft displays and accommodate visiting crewmembers for the air show. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Denise Hauser)

    Behind-the-scenes Airmen vital to air show static displays

    More than 40 military static aircraft displays were showcased on the flight line here today for AirFest, the base's annual air show. Service members and civilians were welcomed to view unique military and civilian aircraft from across the country. From F-22 Raptors from Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, to a C-130 Hercules cargo plane from the New
  • The 45th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron is recognized at the Tampa Bay Lightnings hockey game Mar. 6, for their efforts during Operation Unified Response and the Haiti relief after the earthquake. The 45th AES transported sick and injured patients back to the U.S. for medical treatment. (u.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Denise Hauser)

    Haiti relief efforts recognized by Tampa Bay Lightnings

    The 45th Aeromedical Evacuation squadron was recognized for their Haiti relief efforts by the local Tampa Bay Hockey Team.  The Tampa Bay Lightnings dedicated a portion of a commercial spot to the 45th during the March 6 game. The 45th AES is attached to the 927th Air Refueling Wing Operations Group.  The 45th AES has been the command and control
  • Master Sgt. Tina Fields is awarded the Meritorious Service Medal at the 927th Air Refueling quarterly commander's call Feb 21. Fields is a Logistics Plans Specialist with the 927th Logistics Readiness Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Denise Hauser)

    927th hosts a commander's call

    The 927th Air Refueling Wing held a quarterly wing commander's call Feb 20 at the Base Theater.  Col Lewis handed out awards to wing members, thanked the unit for their outstanding efforts since the wing stand up in May 2008,and addressed the wing on future strategic planning and steps towards maintaining the 927th ARW as the Premier Associate
  • Col. Vowell, 927th Mission Support Group Commander, presents Master Sgt. Edward Stokes with his retirement certificate at a ceremony Feb 20. Stokes retired from the Air Force Reserve after 33 years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Denise Hauser)

    A 33 year career comes to an end

    Master Sgt. Edward S. Stokes retired from the Air Force Reserve after 33 years of service at a ceremony Feb 20.  Colonel Gerald E. Vowell, 927th Air Refueling Wing Mission Support Group Commander, led the ceremony with a few amusing tales about Stokes's career as a young airman up to his days as Senior Noncommissioned Officer.Stokes was awarded the
  • Lt. Col. Dorneen Shipp assumes command of the 927th Air Refueling Wing Maintenance Group at an Assumption of Command Ceremony on Feb 20. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Denise Hauser)

    Assumption of Command

    Lt. Col. Dorneen Shipp assumed command of the 927th Maintenance Group at an Assumption of Command ceremony here Feb. 20. Shipp oversees the 927th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 927th Maintenance Operations Flight and the 927th Maintenance Squadron.  The ceremony opened with the arrival of the official party, Col Kenneth D. Lewis Jr., the 927th Air
  • SrA Angela McNealy-Simmons,a medical logistics journeyman in the 927th Air Refueling Wing at MacDill Air Force Base, accepts her Air Force Reserve Military Citizen of the Year Award at the Tampa Chamber of Commerce Military Appreciation Banquet on Feb. 16, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech.Sgt. Denise Hauser)

    927th Air Refueling Wing members receive awards at the annual Military Appreciation Banquet

    The Tampa of Commerce hosted a Military Appreciation Banquet at the Marriott Waterside on Feb. 16, 2010. The event was held to honor the Tampa Bay community's military personnel. Two 927th Air Refueling Wing members were awarded and recognized for their accomplishments. Master Sgt. Kevin M. French, the In-Service Recruiter for the Air Force Reserve
  • Capt. Doug Stiles, medical crew director with the 43rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron from Pope Air Force Base in N.C., cares for an 18-month old female Haitian earthquake victim during a medical evacuation flight onboard a C-130 Hercules on Feb. 2, 2010. The child suffered a head injury. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Denise Hauser)

    45th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron Command and Control in HaitiPort

    Port-au-Prince, Haiti -- As the aeromedical evacuation command and control center for Operation Unified Response in the Haiti, the 45th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron based at MacDill  is responsible for the coordination and sustainment of all medical evacuation teams supporting the operation here."It is an honor that the 45th AES has been tasked
  • Chief Master Sgt. Bryan Lee is promoted to Chief on Jan. 7, 2010 at the Surf's Edge Enlisted Club at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Fla. Lee is pinned by his wife Christine and Col Joe N. Wiburn. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Denise Hauser)

    A well deserved promotion to Chief Master Sgt.

    Bryan Lee was promoted to Chief Master Sgt. during a ceremony at the Surf's Edge Enlisted Club at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa,  Fla on Jan. 7, 2010.  Lee is the senior recruiter for both the 927th Air Refueling Wing and the 920th Rescue Wing at Patrick Air Force Base in Cocoa Beach, Fla.  He provides leadership, training, and direction for nine
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