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July 17, 2020
6th LRS slowing the spread through innovation

Over the past four months, most Airmen have supported the mission through teleworking. However, many others have adjusted by implementing social distancing and stricter sanitization standards in their work centers, all while continuing to enable the unmatched air refueling mission.According to
July 1, 2020
MacDill’s newest commanders: Ready to lead despite COVID-19

The month of June marked the beginning of the change of command season for MacDill AFB, with six Air Force leaders stepping into new command positions at the squadron level, and two assuming roles as group commanders. The change of command ceremony is a deeply rooted military tradition, with
June 16, 2020
Assistant Secretary visit pushes optimism for MacDill housing future

In an ongoing effort to analyze and evaluate progress towards remedying issues in base housing on MacDill Air Force Base, the 6th Air Refueling Wing hosted Hon. John Henderson, the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Environment, Installations and Energy, as well as U.S. Air Force Gen. Arnold
June 4, 2020
Opening the dialogue: MacDill leaders committed to understanding and inclusion

Across the Air Force, open dialogue for the tough conversations regarding race are taking place. Senior leaders are encouraging base commanders and unit supervisors to open the lines of communication for their Airmen to have these difficult discussions.In line with Air Force senior leaders, the 6th
May 28, 2020
MacDill 5/6 Council giving an uplifting hand during an uncertain time

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought an immeasurable level of uncertainty, and forced many changes to life on an individual scale. Even in these trying times, there are those who go above and beyond to help the less fortunate.Often driven by a commitment to serve, these people find a way to put their
May 22, 2020
Team MacDill salutes first responders, healthcare professionals with KC-135 flyover

MacDill Air Force Base has called the Tampa Bay area home for more than 80 years. Through the years, the community has extended unwavering support and enabled the base to execute its mission in defense of the nation.As a salute to the community’s healthcare heroes, MacDill AFB conducted a flyover of
May 13, 2020
Team MacDill salutes Tampa Bay’s front-line heroes

Everyday KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft lift off from the flight line at MacDill, take to the skies and carry out training sorties and refueling missions along the gulf and the southeast region.However, on Friday, May 15, the flight path of two of MacDill’s refueling aircraft will look completely
Feb. 10, 2020
18th Air Force command chief engages with MacDill Airmen

Team MacDill was honored to host Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Simpson, the 18th Air Force command chief, Jan. 29 through Feb. 1.
Jan. 7, 2020
MacDill Community Park best in Air Force for landscape architecture

Among the 2019 Honor Award winners, was MacDill Air Force Base Community Park, in recognition of its landscape architecture.
Dec. 19, 2019
First-ever LEO attends MacDill Airman Leadership School

Looking at Airman Leadership School’s Class 20A at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, one would see many bright-eyed faces. Uniforms are crisp and serviceable. Personal appearance is sharp and presentable. They’re displaying themselves as the new front-line supervisors they are soon to become, once

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