For many at MacDill, Special Forces memorial is personal

They arrived before dawn and stayed long after the sunrise to honor those lost over the last year. Dozens came together at MacDill Air Force Base for a series of memorial events honoring Special Forces operators lost in combat and in training.

F/A-18 Super Hornet training flights underway over Tampa Bay

MacDill Air Force Base officials say folks will see, but mostly hear, the roar of F/A-18 Super Hornets, which are slightly bigger than the ones flown by the Blue Angels, weekdays through October 19.

Skies over MacDill Air Force Base to get louder thanks to visiting fighter jets

Those living around MacDill Air Force Base may hear some rumbling in the skies, but officials say there is nothing to worry about – it’s just training.

Gold Star families honored at MacDill Air Force Base

On April 27, 2011, Lt. Col. N'Keiba Estelle got the heartbreaking knock at her door that no military family ever wants to hear. Her husband, Maj. Raymond Estelle II, had been one of nine Americans killed during a tragic attack in Afghanistan. 

Investigating cyber-security at U.S. Central Command

While the college admissions scandal exposed students getting undue help on their exams, FOX 13 started hearing and investigating claims of a different kind of cheating in one of the most sensitive parts of our government. 

Practice makes perfect for MacDill AFB's busy honor guard

The honor guard from MacDill Air Force Base travels thousands of miles every year. They perform everywhere from parades to military funerals, but only after they’ve worked tirelessly to make sure every move is just right.

On D-Day anniversary, top generals salute veterans at MacDill

Thursday marked the 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of France, and while much of the focus is on ceremonies overseas, there was also a very moving ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base. 

More than half of families surveyed at MacDill AFB complain of mold

Three months after non-profit Military Family Advisory Network published a report on the living conditions of families in privatized military housing, the group has released a more in-depth analysis of its findings, shedding light on the most frequently cited problems base-by-base. 

MacDill AFB teams helping Panhandle colleagues

Nearly three dozen service members from MacDill Air Force Base are helping restore communications in the Panama City area. At the same time, MacDill is opening its doors to personnel from Tyndall Air Force Base in the Panhandle, which sustained heavy storm damage. 

"Monster" alligator spotted on MacDill AFB golf course

MacDill Air Force Base is home to some of the country’s bravest warriors.  But even they made sure to steer clear of one beast who was spotted lurking there Friday.

AirFest – It's gonna be loud

Residents around South Tampa and the MacDill Air Force Base area should expect some loud noise over the next few days as aircraft arrive for AirFest, base officials warned.

Once home to B-17s, MacDill again welcomes 'Memphis Belle'

Over the years, there have been plenty of remarkable airplanes in the skies over MacDill Air Force Base. But it’s been years since B-17 bombers rumbled down the South Tampa runways, so it was a special treat for airmen and their families when the ‘Memphis Belle’ herself arrived Tuesday.

Lethal 'Warthog' warplanes visit MacDill

Some unusual and lethal warplanes are visiting MacDill Air Force Base.