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  • F-15C Eagle makes a stop at MacDill

    An F-15C Eagle aircraft from the 159th Fighter Squadron, 125th Fighter Wing, Florida Air National Guard, takes off from MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Dec. 3, 2021.

  • Sunset with the Air Force's refueling tankers

    A KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft sits parked on the flight line at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Nov. 9, 2021. The refueling capabilities of the KC-135 enable the air assets of the Defense Department and partner nations to travel freely without the need of a safe haven on land. (U.S. Air Force

  • KC-46A Pegasus refuels at MacDill

    A KC-46A Pegasus refuels on the flight line at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. Oct. 25, 2021. The KC-46A represents the beginning of a new era of aerial refueling having greater refueling, cargo and aeromedical evacuation capabilities compared to the KC-135 Stratotanker. The aircraft will soon undergo

  • Alternative transportation for service members

    For MacDill Air Force Base service members living off-base, driving to and from work may seem like an annoyance to start or finish the workday. An alternative option to commuting to and from base is utilizing a vanpooling service.

  • MacDill CDC releases Kinderspot app

    In an effort to aid military service members in finding available childcare or day care service at MacDill’s Child Development Center, a mobile app called Kinderspot, developed by Oddball, will be available to families of Team MacDill beginning July 12, 2021.Kinderspot is a mobile app designed to

  • 6th FSS Airman wins Arthur J. Myers Food Excellence Service Award

    Senior Airman Haley Garces, 6th Force Support Squadron (FSS) food service journeyman, received the Arthur J. Myers Food Service Excellence Award and was recognized as one of her career field's rising stars for noted accomplishments, dedication to their craft and local community involvement.

  • CSAF, CMSAF visit MacDill Airmen

    The top brass and leaders of the Department of the Air Force, the Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass, held an all call with Airmen and Guardians at the base theater, June 11.

  • MacDill’s safety tips for 'Critical Days of Summer'

    Heat stroke. Dehydration. Sunburn. Rashes. Cramps. What do all of these illnesses have in common? They can be all induced from exposure to hot temperatures during the summer, and with Memorial Day weekend in a few days, the 6th Air Refueling Wing safety office has started its 101 Critical Days of