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  • ADAPT: serving Airmen who serve mission

    Although alcohol awareness month has come to an end, the issue of alcohol and drugs is a topic that affects people 365 days a year. It affects families, relationships and even work environments.In the Air Force and across the U.S. service branches, dedicated and trained service members are here to

  • 45th AES Lt. Col retires

    Lt. Col. Lee Ray 45th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron director of operations, retired Saturday during the June Unit Training Assembly at MacDill Air Force Base, FL. "It has truly been a pleasure to serve with Lee," said Col. James Palmisano 45th AES commander. "His leadership, and work ethic will be

  • Leadership Tampa Bay visits MacDill, 927th Air Refueling Wing

    Members of Leadership Tampa Bay visited MacDill Air Force Base, FL and met with Airmen and civilians who are employed on base to gain a better understanding of the base’s mission with a focus on Airmen, the KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, and its training facilities June 2, 2016.LTB is an organization

  • 45th AES member strengthens the team

    Much is required of the warriors who comprise the 927th Air Refueling Wing. In addition to demonstrating excellence in their primary Air Force Specialty Code and a dedication to duty, Airmen are expected to be of upstanding character.One member of the 45th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron has

  • Modernization: making it from scratch

    Making everything from scratch takes on a new meaning as aircraft metals technology Airmen from MacDill Air Force Base, Florida prepare to fabricate a time-saving and efficient paint rack.Over the past few months, construction has begun on a new paint booth for the aircraft structural maintenance's

  • MacDill radiology tech trains next generation

    "The Air Force gave me a chance to go out of my comfort zone and buckle down on studying, which helped me get where I am today," said Senior Airmen Corey Silfen, radiology technician with the 6th Medical Support Squadron.Silfen, a North Carolina native, enlisted in the Air Force a year after

  • MacDill Airmen pay respect to the red, white and blue

    As the American flag waves freely in the wind, the national anthem sounds cueing its lowering. Base-wide, Service members alike come to attention and present arms, while civilians place their hands over their hearts.As the anthem concludes, the Airmen assigned to their solemn duty unhook the flag

  • Superior performance leads to opportunity

    Lt. Col. Jeremy Harmon, deputy commander of the 6th Maintenance Group (MXG), recently received the 2015 Air Mobility Command (AMC) Aircraft Maintenance Field Grade Manager for his ability to align his team toward a common goal.The AMC Aircraft Maintenance Field Grade Manager is one of the various

  • It's that time of year again...tax season

    As we settle into the New Year, many Service members are keeping an eye on their mailboxes for tax forms and anticipating how they will spend their tax returns.Tax season kicked off Jan. 19, 2016, and it is important to gather all the documents required to successfully file taxes. There is a new

  • The true meaning of 'Service before Self'

    Being in the military requires sacrifice; one Air Force couple knows this all too well.Capt. Timothy Krystosek, a budget analyst assigned to U.S. Central Command at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, and his wife, 1st Lt. Lauren Krystosek, a weapons and tactics analyst assigned to the 86th Fighter