MacDill's D-Day 75th Anniversary program welcomes 11 World War II veterans
Wednesday was the final dress rehearsal for a special D-Day program at MacDill A.F.B. in Tampa.
Wednesday was the final dress rehearsal for a special D-Day program at MacDill A.F.B. in Tampa.
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.
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.
Skies around MacDill will be busier and louder, officials warn
MacDill Air Force Base is hosting some noisy guests this holiday season: A bunch of warthogs from up north.
MacDill Air Force Base is hosting some noisy guests this holiday season: A bunch of warthogs from up north.
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.
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.
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.
Pilots from 20 countries train in Tampa on aerial refueling simulator
Aerial refueling is a game of precision that happens thousands of feet in the air at unbelievable speeds.
Aerial refueling is a game of precision that happens thousands of feet in the air at unbelievable speeds.
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.
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.
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.
Some unusual and lethal warplanes are visiting MacDill Air Force Base.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 has been an integral part of the Tampa Bay area for 75 years.