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  • Honoring the heritage of the Fighting Sixth week 5

    This year marks the 100th anniversary of the unit presently designated the 6th Air Mobility Wing. The 6th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing became the 6th Air Base Wing, finding a home at MacDill AFB, Fla., in 1994. The departure of the 56th Fighter Wing’s F-16 Fighting Falcons in the early 1990s left

  • New change to CAC

    Sometimes, the smallest changes have the largest impact. This is the case for the common access card (CAC) across the Department of Defense.

  • MacDill supports Patriot Sands

    Between Feb. 27 and March 3, 2018, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida hosted Patriot Sands, a joint-force exercise to train contingency response personnel and maintain operational proficiency.

  • MacDill firefighters host Fire Prevention Week

    Forty-seven MacDill firefighters with the 6th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Emergency Services hosted their annual Fire Prevention Week with the theme, “Every Second Counts: Plans 2 Ways Out” at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. between Oct. 8 and 14.

  • MacDill first in AF to host Alpha Warrior tour

    MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, hosted the Air Force’s first stop for the Air Force Alpha Warrior Tour, April 18-19, 2017.The Air Force Services Activity, or AFSVA, partnered with the Alpha Warrior team to continue building Comprehensive Airman Fitness through the newly initiated Air Force Alpha

  • Don’t be a turkey, stay safe this Thanksgiving

    Although a delicious tradition, deep-frying a turkey on Thanksgiving can be risky. While some people rave about this tasty creation, the use of turkey fryers can be unsafe when used irresponsibly.

  • Hurricane Matthew no match for MacDill relief mission

    In response to Hurricane Matthew, the 6th Force Support Squadron (FSS) at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, wasted little time springing into action to provide comfort and support to those displaced by the storm.

  • Team MacDill hosts Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookies

    Rookies from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took a break from training to visit MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, June 10, 2016. The visit, which included a trip to various points of interest around base, provided the players with insight to the military community and mission on MacDill.