Oct. 6, 2023 The Sunset of the KC-10: A Farewell to an Aerial Refueling Legend In a ceremony on October 4th, 2023, history was made as the KC-10 aerial refueling aircraft, assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS), was officially deactivated. The event marked the end of an era in military aviation and highlighted the changing landscape of air power in
Jan. 31, 2023 Devil Raiders conduct multi-day joint/coalition Exercise Jersey Devil The 621st Contingency Response Wing hosted Exercise Jersey Devil at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Jan. 11-14.The multi-day exercise brought together six wings and numerous joint and total force units to showcase the strategic advantage that incorporated joint partnerships as well as
Nov. 8, 2022 MacDill Airmen complete NORE Airmen from the 6th Air Refueling Wing participated in a Nuclear Operational Readiness Exercise here Nov. 1-7.
Aug. 26, 2022 6th ARW accelerates change with ACE capstone exercise In the landscape of today’s warfighting capabilities across the globe, the U.S. Air Force has addressed the advancement of pacing threats and has enacted the initiative to accelerate change.
Aug. 26, 2022 6th ARW accelerates change with ACE capstone exercise In the landscape of today’s warfighting capabilities across the globe, the U.S. Air Force has addressed the advancement of pacing threats and has enacted the initiative to accelerate change.
July 13, 2022 MacDill Airmen rescue eight from a capsized boat in Tampa Bay MacDill 6th Security Forces Squadron Marine Patrol Unit Airmen rescue eight civilians from a capsized boat in Tampa Bay June 12.
Dec. 17, 2021 Operation Feed the Troops returns at Dover AFB Operation Feed the Troops served a holiday meal to more than 900 members of Team Dover, Dec. 14, 2021.The annual tradition, now in its 18th year, returned in 2021 after the COVID pandemic canceled the event in 2020.Retired Master Sgt. Robert “Bob” Reese, founder and organizer of OFTT, along with his
Sept. 6, 2021 20 years later: A chief remembers 9/11 Where were you on Sept. 11, 2001 at 8:46 a.m. eastern daylight time?The ability to recall where you were and what you were doing on specific dates as history unfolded is something nearly everyone can relate to. Etched into one’s mind are dates such as the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion Jan. 28,
June 11, 2021 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.
May 27, 2021 Air Force, Army joint training ensures readiness Aircrew from the 22nd Airlift Squadron stationed at Travis Air Force Base, California, departed for a joint training mission to destinations in the Northeast and Midwest of the United States as part of a Major Command Service Tail Trainer exercise, May 21 - 26, 2021.