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.
MacDill Air Force Base regarded as symbol of perseverance as Air Force celebrates 75th birthday
The Air Force may be turning 75, but Tampa's MacDill Air Force Base is even older and has a lot of stories to tell.
The Air Force may be turning 75, but Tampa's MacDill Air Force Base is even older and has a lot of stories to tell.
Queen Elizabeth sailed into Tampa Bay aboard royal yacht during 1991 visit
Among her worldly travels, Queen Elizabeth made a visit to Tampa more than 30 years ago. As many in the Tampa Bay area slept, the queen's yacht headed for Harbor Island in 1991.
Among her worldly travels, Queen Elizabeth made a visit to Tampa more than 30 years ago. As many in the Tampa Bay area slept, the queen's yacht headed for Harbor Island in 1991.
MacDill AFB could be new stop for Cross Bay Ferry service to help employees commute to work
Hillsborough Commissioners are hoping to give MacDill employees an alternative to making that long drive onto base. As they work to expand Cross Bay Ferry service, they're hoping to add a new South Bay commuter line.
Hillsborough Commissioners are hoping to give MacDill employees an alternative to making that long drive onto base. As they work to expand Cross Bay Ferry service, they're hoping to add a new South Bay commuter line.
Tattoo shop on MacDill Air Force Base reflects changing military culture
American Tattoo Society on MacDill Air Force Base is just as creative and edgy as any tattoo shop, but most of its clients are likely covering their ink with a uniform.
American Tattoo Society on MacDill Air Force Base is just as creative and edgy as any tattoo shop, but most of its clients are likely covering their ink with a uniform.
Gold Star families honor the nation's fallen along Riverwalk in downtown Tampa
Nearly two dozen Gold Star families gathered at MacDill Park along Tampa's Riverwalk to honor the nation's fallen.
Nearly two dozen Gold Star families gathered at MacDill Park along Tampa's Riverwalk to honor the nation's fallen.
Local news goes global: Kelly Ring in Saudi Arabia for troop buildup before Desert Storm
In 1990, Kelly Ring traveled with a team of journalists from the Tampa Bay area and MacDill Air Force Base's Central Command to tell the story of the troop buildup before Desert Storm.
In 1990, Kelly Ring traveled with a team of journalists from the Tampa Bay area and MacDill Air Force Base's Central Command to tell the story of the troop buildup before Desert Storm.
Special operations draws downtown Tampa crowd with mock-hostage scenario
Special operators swooped in near downtown Tampa, putting speed, precision and overpowering might on full-display for those in the city Wednesday.
Special operators swooped in near downtown Tampa, putting speed, precision and overpowering might on full-display for those in the city Wednesday.
‘The prodigal son returns’: New general takes control of U.S. Central Command
A new general is now heading up U.S. Central Command at Tampa’s MacDill Air Force Base.
A new general is now heading up U.S. Central Command at Tampa’s MacDill Air Force Base.
Ukraine, Afghanistan, mental health: 4-star General Mike Minihan describes role since taking over as commander
U.S. Air Force 4-star General Mike Minihan sat down with FOX 13 at the Tampa Bay AirFest for his first TV interview since taking over as Commander of the Air Mobility Command in October.
U.S. Air Force 4-star General Mike Minihan sat down with FOX 13 at the Tampa Bay AirFest for his first TV interview since taking over as Commander of the Air Mobility Command in October.
All eyes on Tampa skies: AirFest 2022 is back
This year's AirFest – which will also be marking the 75th anniversary of the Air Force – will take place from March 26-27. It's a free event, and the Blue Angels promise to bring a show you've never seen before.
This year's AirFest – which will also be marking the 75th anniversary of the Air Force – will take place from March 26-27. It's a free event, and the Blue Angels promise to bring a show you've never seen before.
MacDill AFB train for worst-case scenarios ahead of AirFest 2022
It's been four years since MacDill Air Force Base has hosted an AirFest, but before next month's event, there is still plenty of practice, training, and safety checks that need to take place.
It's been four years since MacDill Air Force Base has hosted an AirFest, but before next month's event, there is still plenty of practice, training, and safety checks that need to take place.