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MacDill dodges major storm damage as people, planes remain evacuated

MacDill officials consider the base fortunate to have avoided the worst of the storm, but ordered personnel not to return for now while roads are cleared.

By Stephen Losey

7 months ago

MacDill AFB evacuates planes and people as Hurricane Milton approaches

Hurricane Milton intensified to a Category 5 storm Monday as it passed through the Gulf of Mexico, and follows a strike from Hurricane Helene last month.

By Stephen Losey

7 months ago

MacDill Air Force Base without power after Hurricane Helene

Air Force bases throughout Florida evacuated aircraft and stored others in hangers this week as Hurricane Helene approached.

By Stephen Losey

8 months ago

Air Force colonel fired days before handing off command duties

Col. Jeremiah Hammill was relieved days ahead of turning over command after service officials cited a loss of confidence in his ability to lead.

10 months ago

McConnell-based KC-46 completes around-the-world flight in 45 hours

A KC-46A tanker from McConnell AFB completed a record round-the-globe sortie in 45 hours, a mission that saw multiple aerial refuelings — and a birthday.

By Courtney Mabeus-Brown

10 months ago

Air Force Ospreys in Japan resume flight ops

Air Force Ospreys assigned to the Japan-based 353rd Special Operations Wing began flying again Tuesday, seven months a deadly crash killed eight airmen.

By Courtney Mabeus-Brown

10 months ago