MacDill conducting test flights on refueling tankers using artificial intelligence
At MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, KC-135 Stratotankers fly around the world refueling warplanes in midair, but one takeoff had a different purpose.
At MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, KC-135 Stratotankers fly around the world refueling warplanes in midair, but one takeoff had a different purpose.
President Biden tours Hurricane Milton damage in Bay Area
President Joe Biden arrived at MacDill Air Force Base on Sunday morning, met by US Congresswoman Kathy Castor, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, and Hillsborough County Commissioner Gwen Myers.
President Joe Biden arrived at MacDill Air Force Base on Sunday morning, met by US Congresswoman Kathy Castor, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, and Hillsborough County Commissioner Gwen Myers.
Video: Alligator removed from MacDill Air Force Base
Shortly after MacDill Air Force Base jokingly posted on social media that it had a new airman named ‘Ally Gator’ who would be in charge of the complaint department, the alligator that wandered on base has a new home.
Shortly after MacDill Air Force Base jokingly posted on social media that it had a new airman named ‘Ally Gator’ who would be in charge of the complaint department, the alligator that wandered on base has a new home.
Alligator on MacDill Air Force Base runway caught on camera being wrangled by FWC officers
An alligator may have been testing security at MacDill Air Force Base when the reptile wandered onto one of its runways.
An alligator may have been testing security at MacDill Air Force Base when the reptile wandered onto one of its runways.
Electric aircrafts coming to MacDill Air Force Base in 2025
At the Tampa Bay Air Fest over the weekend, roaring planes were a thrilling sight. They also came with a lot of sound heard over South Tampa and beyond, but an unusual aircraft is coming to MacDill Air Force Base that is virtually silent.
At the Tampa Bay Air Fest over the weekend, roaring planes were a thrilling sight. They also came with a lot of sound heard over South Tampa and beyond, but an unusual aircraft is coming to MacDill Air Force Base that is virtually silent.
Tampa Bay AirFest kicks off weekend of stunts at MacDill Air Force Base
The Tampa Bay AirFest at MacDill Air Force Base officially kicked off Friday with 75,000 people coming through the gates to see the show.
The Tampa Bay AirFest at MacDill Air Force Base officially kicked off Friday with 75,000 people coming through the gates to see the show.
Tampa Bay AirFest returns to MacDill Air Force Base this weekend, event won't happen for next few years
Tampa Bay AirFest returns this week – and it’s the last one for a while due to upcoming construction at MacDill Air Force Base.
Tampa Bay AirFest returns this week – and it’s the last one for a while due to upcoming construction at MacDill Air Force Base.
Tampa Bay AirFest opens Friday at MacDill Air Force Base
Tampa Bay AirFest is back in action at the MacDill Air Force Base, with opening ceremonies kicking off on Friday morning.
Tampa Bay AirFest is back in action at the MacDill Air Force Base, with opening ceremonies kicking off on Friday morning.
NATO secretary general urges Ukraine funding during trip to MacDill AFB
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoletenberg visited MacDill Air Force Base on Thursday to advocate for funding for Ukraine in its fight against Putin.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoletenberg visited MacDill Air Force Base on Thursday to advocate for funding for Ukraine in its fight against Putin.
Over 120 potential gravesites found at long-lost African American cemetery at MacDill Air Force Base
MacDill Air Force Base officials confirmed the location of the Port Tampa Cemetery on property, which includes long-lost African American graves.
MacDill Air Force Base officials confirmed the location of the Port Tampa Cemetery on property, which includes long-lost African American graves.
New power station to be built on MacDill Air Force Base to ensure they keep power in case of emergency
MacDill Air Force Base plays a big role in the Tampa Bay area's economy, but even more importantly, it's critical to national security. Now, there's a new plan to give the military base more resilience in the event of a local or national emergency.
MacDill Air Force Base plays a big role in the Tampa Bay area's economy, but even more importantly, it's critical to national security. Now, there's a new plan to give the military base more resilience in the event of a local or national emergency.
Groundbreaking held on new Veterans Civic Center just north of MacDill AFB
A group of retired Army Green Berets broke ground Tuesday on a Veterans Civic Center on South Dale Mabry Highway, just north of MacDill Air Force Base.
A group of retired Army Green Berets broke ground Tuesday on a Veterans Civic Center on South Dale Mabry Highway, just north of MacDill Air Force Base.
'St. Elmo's fire' seen in crazy Air Force video
An electrically charged sky gave U.S. Air Force pilots a rare light show while evacuating planes in Florida ahead of Hurricane Idalia.
An electrically charged sky gave U.S. Air Force pilots a rare light show while evacuating planes in Florida ahead of Hurricane Idalia.
'It's not just a school': Tinker School brings military children together on MacDill AFB
When a family member serves our country, the entire family serves. That comes with a lot of sacrifice, especially for children.
When a family member serves our country, the entire family serves. That comes with a lot of sacrifice, especially for children.
'Nourish The Service' free military appreciation event returns to MacDill AFB
With so many feeling the pinch of inflation, several organizations are coming together to help military families fight food insecurity and combat inflation.
With so many feeling the pinch of inflation, several organizations are coming together to help military families fight food insecurity and combat inflation.
Active, retired Special Operations personnel become part of Tampa Bay area since establishment of SOCOM
Tampa's MacDill Air Force Base is the home of US Special Operation Command (SOCOM). Since the command was established in 1987, it’s active and retired personnel have become part of the local community.
Tampa's MacDill Air Force Base is the home of US Special Operation Command (SOCOM). Since the command was established in 1987, it’s active and retired personnel have become part of the local community.
40 years of CENTCOM: How MacDill's Central Command helped put Tampa on the map
Some say The US Central Command (CENTCOM) in Tampa is the most important military command outside the Pentagon. The joint military command was established on January 1, 1983 – making this month its 40th anniversary.
Some say The US Central Command (CENTCOM) in Tampa is the most important military command outside the Pentagon. The joint military command was established on January 1, 1983 – making this month its 40th anniversary.
Space Force celebrates three years after activating new command SPACECENT at MacDill Air Force Base
As the military's newest frontier celebrates three years, Tampa is playing a big role in the branch's future development.
As the military's newest frontier celebrates three years, Tampa is playing a big role in the branch's future development.
U.S. Central Command hires first-ever chief technology officer
Many people take their jobs seriously, but Schuyler "Sky" Moore says lives depend on the new technology she will help develop for U.S. soldiers, sailors and marines.
Many people take their jobs seriously, but Schuyler "Sky" Moore says lives depend on the new technology she will help develop for U.S. soldiers, sailors and marines.
New collaboration pays off at USF and MacDill Air Force Base
The University of South Florida and MacDill Air Force Base have more in common than you might think. Now, there's a new collaboration in the works that may benefit both.
The University of South Florida and MacDill Air Force Base have more in common than you might think. Now, there's a new collaboration in the works that may benefit both.