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FEATURES

  • Through Airmen's Eyes: The jumpsuit gun wielder

    For Airman 1st Class Eric Martinez from the 6th Maintenance Squadron, a pearl white jumpsuit, a futuristic facemask and a high pressure chrome finished gun--are all perks of the job.Martinez is an aircraft structural maintenance technician whose most recent tasking was to throw a fresh coat of

  • 305th AMW boomers bloom

    Boom operators, also known as "booms" or "boomers," are entrusted with operating the boom that refuels multi-million-dollar aircraft. A slip of the wrist could possibly result in dire consequences, which makes their extreme training integral to their careers.Flight Safety Services Corporation is a

  • Air Force Triathlon Team standout--Leader on and off the course

    "More than anything, a healthy mindset, progressive thinking, and the thought of continual self-improvement are what always keep me going. I'm continuously eager to learn and I'm yearning to set new standards."These are well-anchored, self-driven thoughts motivating one of MacDill's finest--Staff

  • Two ingenious craftsmen coengineer one-of-a-kind cost-saver

    As two of MacDill's aircraft metals technicians pondered the awkward, lengthy four-part paint process of the KC-135's main landing wheel, it happened; it was a "eureka moment"... a sudden, unexpected, triumphant discovery that only occurs on rare occasions. Alex Aguayo and Michael Rogers, staff

  • Before the last C-17: So the bird may fly

    Editor's Note: For more than 20 years, the C-17 Globemaster III has delivered rapid air mobility at a moment's notice around the world. With the last U.S. Air Force C-17 scheduled to roll off the Boeing assembly line Sept. 12, 2013, we look back on the continuing impact this signature Charleston

  • Meet MATT: Dummy helps train DGMC

    In a recent exercise on base here, MATT suffered from a leg amputation following an earthquake that took down the base theater. A security forces Airman came to his aid and applied a tourniquet that successfully controlled the bleeding from the life-threatening injury.After the self-aid buddy care,

  • MacDill's veterinarians care to TSA K-9

    "The job that these dogs do is so incredibly important because people's safety is on the line, and we take great pride in keeping these dogs healthy," said Army Spc. Caleb Jefferson, an animal care specialist with the Veterinary Treatment Facility on MacDill Air Force Base, Fla.When it comes to

  • Aircraft and wildlife: BASH works to ensure the twain shall never meet

    How does one woman, her dog, and a few environmental tricks-of-the-trade save lives and millions of dollars, all while ensuring the safety of MacDill Air Force Base's missions of air refueling and distinguished visitor transportation? ...Strategically and uniquely through the Bird/Wildlife Aircraft

  • Casting a family's tragedy

    It all started with a post to an online forum. He wanted others with an interest in silver to see what he had made.Staff Sgt. James Ebbs, 6th Communications Squadron network infrastructure supervisor, posted photos of his latest creations about six months ago. He had just taken on a new hobby,

  • Training MacDill's newest EOD Airmen

    "A mistake when it really counts could lead to severe injuries or worse, which is why we train so much," said Airman 1st Class John Barr IV, 6th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician . When a career field has a name like explosive ordnance disposal, one could only imagine