St. Pete College honors those who fought after 9/11
Thirteen thousand American flags cover St. Petersburg College's front lawn in honor of the post-9/11 service members who suffer from PTSD.
Training never stops: On 9/11, TSA, MacDill practice together to identify threats
Smoke and flames lit up the sky at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, but it was all for training.
MacDill's KC-135s head to Kansas ahead of Hurricane Dorian
MacDill Air Force base is evacuating over a dozen aircraft ahead of Hurricane Dorian's arrival.
Former students return to teach at MacDill's schoolhouse
Back-to-school goes way back for a group of teachers who were once students at the same school.
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.
D-Day leadership is just one part of Polk County man's legacy
The popular Van Fleet Trail runs through the heart of Polk County, but many may not know the man behind the name played a major role in United States military history.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.