MacDill welcomes historic squadron back to Tampa
A storied squadron with roots all the way back to D-Day has returned to Tampa. And the squadron commander, a native of Puerto Rico, faces two challenges.
Despite age, tanker aircraft ‘invaluable' to America's military mission, commander says
America’s newest and most advanced fighter takes to the skies every day, but the F-22 Raptor can’t get very far without some of the oldest planes in the Air Force. This week, that juxtaposition played out 26,000 feet above the Gulf of Mexico.
MacDill's acapella airman astounds All-Star audience
Senior Airman Jan Nirza can sing. He really belts it out, Robert Goulet-style. He says he isn't classically or professionally trained, but his vibrato and sustain are 'ear-candy' good.
MacDill airmen practice for down-to-earth emergencies
When you think of MacDill Air Force Base you may think of the aerial refueling tankers that keep our warplanes flying all over the world. But what you may not know is that most of the people who fly and work on those planes have to train on the shooting range, along with many others on the base.
MacDill AFB fuel pipeline gets overhaul
One of MacDill's KC-135 Stratotankers can carry 18,000 gallons of fuel into the sky, but the mission of mid-air refueling can't happen without what's happening now on the ground.
Fallen MacDill hero remembered
Lt. Joseph Helton was just 24 years old when he was killed outside of Baghdad. Today, his family at MacDill Air Force Base -- where he was stationed before his deployment -- paid him a special honor.
NOAA's Hurricane Hunters moving to Lakeland
NOAA's famed Hurricane Hunters are getting a new home, but they won't be going far. The agency's Aircraft Operations Center will be moving from MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa to Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in time for the 2017 hurricane season.
History takes flight in new MacDill AFB exhibit
The Tampa Bay History Center is celebrating one of the area's most iconic pieces of history - MacDill Air Force Base.
Para-Commandos hope to wow AirFest crowd
Some of the best action at MacDill's AirFest this weekend will take place on the outside of an airplane.
Thunderbirds bring ultimate thrills to AirFest
The MacDill Airfest air show is roaring its way into the Bay area, featuring some of the most advanced and sophisticated airplanes in the world - like the F-22 and F-35.
MacDill Air Force Base: 75 Years of Service
MacDill Air Force Base has been an integral part of the Tampa Bay area for 75 years.
MacDill Air Force Base celebrates 75 years
MacDill Air Force Base is the home of U.S. Central Command, the aerial refueling tankers, and the hurricane hunters. It's also one of the biggest employers and economic engines in our area. Now it's turning 75.
Thirsty Thunderbirds make good practice for tanker crew
One by one, each F-16 pilot swooped into position within 15 feet of our tail, while the KC-135's boom operator ever so gently guided the fuel hose, threading the most delicate of needles.
Most famous 'Flying Fortress' arrives in Tampa
The sound of history filled the skies over Tampa on Monday. The distinctive four-engine roar of a B-17 bomber heralded the arrival of the famed 'Memphis Belle,' which is in town for tours and rides.
MacDill 'Stratotanker' meets 'Stratofortress'
Thousands of men and women work at MacDill Air Force Base, but for some of them, their jobs actually take place 26,000 feet in the air.
MacDill tanker crew revels in role
A KC-135 rolls down the runway in Tampa, headed for the southwestern U.S. It's the kind of mission her crew flies all the time, but around Independence Day, it takes on a special meaning.