July 17, 2023 MacDill defender earns 12 OAY recognition Tech. Sgt. Michelle Fernandez, who currently serves as team lead for the marine patrol section in the 6th Security Forces Squadron at MacDill Air Force Base, was recognized as one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen for 2022.
Oct. 3, 2022 MacDill recovers after Hurricane Ian U.S. Airmen assigned to the 6th Maintenance Squadron pick up debris during a foreign object debris walk at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Oct 1, 2022. FOD walks are routinely held to clear the flightline of any foreign objects that could potentially cause damage to aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo
March 21, 2022 MacDill supports CONR-1AF, Operation Noble Defender with aerial refueling Under the direction of CONR-1AF, the 6th Air Refueling Wing provided aerial refueling in an arctic environment March 16, 2022 for Canadian CF-18 Hornet aircraft in support of North American Aerospace Defense Command's Operation Noble Defender.
Jan. 13, 2022 SATAF visit prepares for KC-46 arrival A Site Activation Task Force arrived Jan. 10 to help plan the arrival of the KC-46 Pegasus aircraft.
Oct. 21, 2021 In all we do The U.S. Air Force has a proud history of winning, attributable to the commitment of its Airmen who execute their duties with excellence.
Aug. 18, 2021 MacDill EOD Airmen conduct training U.S. Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Airmen from the 6th Civil Engineer Squadron rehearse techniques and tactics used to handle improvised explosive devices in a simulated training environment at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 13, 2021. EOD technicians at MacDill AFB support a
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.
Dec. 4, 2020 AMC Phoenix Cyber 2020: Accelerating change in cyber defense Due to the advancement of technology, the increased necessity for cyber defense runs parallel to the threat of our near-peer adversaries and demands equal attention.
Nov. 16, 2020 MacDill honors Tuskegee Airman as distinguished guest The historic Tuskegee Airmen boasted approximately 14,000 African-American service members for the U.S. Army Air Forces during and after World War II – their faithless service garnered more than 150 Distinguished Flying Crosses and pushed the envelope in integrating the U.S. military.
Aug. 5, 2020 MacDill beating the heat with innovation It is 5 P.M. and you have been outside on a hot and humid 105-degree day for 12 hours. All you can think about is being able to go inside and feel a cool breeze from the air conditioning unit in your car and house; imagine if you did not have to go inside to stay cool.Aiming to allow military