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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
MacDill lands 24 new KC-46 Pegasus aircraft, refreshing aging tanker fleet
The Air Force’s giant tanker aircraft are familiar sights in the skies over Tampa Bay, and that will remain the case for many more years, officials announced Wednesday.
Homecoming mission complete for airmen deployed to Middle East
There was a joyous homecoming at MacDill Air Force Base Monday as more than 30 airmen who were deployed to the Middle East for six months arrived back home safely. Families said they were relieved after their loved ones were overseas during some tense times.
Special Operations team honors lives lost on – and since – Sept. 11th
Through the sounds of ‘Amazing Grace,’ guests and officials from MacDill Air Force Base spent the morning remembering the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11th, and the lives of the brave who answered the call to serve during the last 20 years.
Recruits take oath from 4-star general, CentCom commander at MacDill
As they took the oath to defend their country, 43 recruits were given a rare opportunity Thursday – taking the oath from a four-star general who also happens to be the commander of U.S. Central Command.
MacDill pilots honor family, history, country with aircraft nose art designs
Pilots painting art on the nose of their airplanes is an art form as old as the aircraft themselves. Pilots at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa unveiled their own Monday morning.
MacDill AFB 'thrilled' to help 5-year-old girl's spirits soar amid cancer battle
A brave young girl battling cancer achieved her dream of becoming an honorary Air Force pilot this week thanks to the team at MacDill Air Force Base and the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation.
MacDill ceremony honors long-lost African American cemetery
Tuesday morning, MacDill Air Force Base hosted a memorial service for the lost Port Tampa Cemetery, burial grounds of African American citizens that were essentially forgotten when the base was opened back in 1941.
Photos: Refueling the Super Bowl flyover bombers
Sunday, several of the Air Force’s front-line bombers flew across the United States to perform a rare trifecta flyover at Super Bowl LV. But they could not have done it without help from some Tampa-based refueling crews.
Bomber crews ready to help Super Bowl fans 'feel that sense of pride to be American'
The B-1B bomber sits sleek and lethal on the flight line at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, ready for its unusual mission this weekend with a B-52 and B-2.