Nov. 13, 2020 Spill response team protects environment MacDill’s role in the environment isn’t taken lightly, and the base continually stresses the importance of keeping the environment clean. To ensure the base complies with all environmental laws and regulations, MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida has developed the Environmental Element Flight
Oct. 16, 2020 Mental Health Clinic provides support to MacDill Airmen A priority at MacDill Air Force Base is to ensure each team member is combat ready and prepared to execute the mission set out by Air Mobility Command. Part of mission readiness is ensuring that individuals are offered paths to help with the emotional concerns and stressors of everyday personal and
Sept. 14, 2020 MacDill couple deploys in support of AUAB mission As military members, saying goodbye for temporary duties assignments or deployments are inevitable; however, for one active duty U.S. Air Force couple, deployment is the next step of developing their marriage and serving their country together.
Feb. 10, 2020 Tribute to fallen MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Team MacDill members paid tribute to Maj. Raymond Estelle, a former 6th Communications Squadron chief of maintenance, by participating in the 6th annual 5K run and weightlifting competition here, Jan. 31, 2020.
Jan. 10, 2020 Memphis Belle, Here to stay MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – MacDill Air Force Base’s Dale Mabry gate recently received a new addition next its current KC-135 Stratotanker small static display. A replica of the WWII B-17 Flying Fortress, Memphis Belle, was unveiled outside of the main gate of MacDill AFB, Florida, to symbolize
Oct. 25, 2019 Ready in a flash: MacDill exercises operational readiness From medical, to maintenance, mission support, to operations, every unit plays an important role in the 6th Air Refueling Wing’s mission, and each displayed their capabilities during an operational readiness exercise conducted Oct. 21 through Oct. 24 at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.
Oct. 17, 2019 MacDill hosts 4-H National Science Youth Day The MacDill Youth Center and 4-H team members with Hillsborough County partnered to host their annual 4-H National Youth Science Day, Oct. 9, at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.
Oct. 8, 2019 MacDill becomes nest for U.S. Navy Super Hornets Fighter aircraft rip through the skies around MacDill as the community marvels at the sound they have dubbed “the sound of freedom.”It’s a comforting sound for the U.S. Air Force who specializes in fighter aircraft.For the month of October, 18 U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft with the Strike
Oct. 7, 2019 Disease prevention is the secret to longevity The world of medicine has proven that a healthy lifestyle combined with disease prevention can help avoid many illnesses. According to American College of Preventive Medicine, the goal of preventive medicine is to “protect, promote, and maintain health and well-being and to prevent disease,