Thunderbolt 6/01/2023

Asalutetothefallen

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MacDillhostscommittee

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JROTCmentorship

Weekinphotos: page4

Imagesfromthe week

Community:page15

Events,Chapel,more...

U.S.AirForceCol.AdamBingham,the6thAirRefuelingWing commanderandChiefMasterSgt.ShaeGee,the6th ARWcommandchief, renderasalutetoallfallenservicemembersin recognitionofMemorialDay.MemorialDayis a dayof remembrance forthose who havediesinservice oftheUnitedStatesofAmerica.

PhotobyStaffSgt.Shannon Bowman

NEWS/FEATURES

Defendersmemorializedduring policeweek,DAFexpandsSFtraining

USAF Personnel Center Public Affairs

JOINTBASESANANTONIORANDOLPH, Texas(AFNS)—

Air Forceofficialsselected4,998 Air Forcetechnicalsergeantsfor promotiontomastersergeantout of28,831eligibleforaselection rateof17.3%inthe23E7promotioncycle, which includessupplementalpromotionopportunities.

Seniorraterswillbegrantedaccesstotheselectlistsviathe VirtualEnlistedPromotion Release applicationonMay24.

Themastersergeantpromotionlistwillbepublicly available ontheAir Force PersonnelCenter

PublicAffairshomepageMay 31 at8a.m.CDT Memberswillalso beabletoaccesstheirscorenoticesonthevirtualMilitary PersonnelFlightviatheAFPCSecure page.

FormoreinformationaboutAir Forcepersonnelprograms, visit theAFPCpublicwebsite.

COMMANDER’SACTIONLINE

TheActionLineprovidestwo-waycommunicationbetweenthe 6th AirRefueling Wingcommander andtheMacDillcommunity. Personnelmaysubmitquestions,concernsorcommentsviaemailto macdillwingcommander@us.af.milor Facebook@6thARWCommandTeam

MacDillThunderbolt

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Exploringcommunitycollaborationsandextending outreach

bySeniorAirmanLaurenCobin

6thAirRefuelingWingPublicAffairs

Endorsingcommunitycollaborationsand extending outreach,MacDillAir ForceBasehostedthe TampaBay MilitaryAdvisoryCommittee, ledbythe TampaBay Chamber, forabasetourandthesigningofaproclamationMay18.

Withasharedvisionforstrengtheningtheirlongstandingpartnership, the tour promotedcommunication betweenservicemembersandcommunitystakeholders, seekingtounderstandmilitarycareersandhowthat howthe communitycansupportthem.

Thetourcommencedwithopeningremarksfromthe HillsboroughCountyCommissioner, DonnaCameronCepeda,whopresentedaproclamationtothe6thAirRefueling Wingleadershipteam.Theproclamation,recognizingMayasMilitaryAppreciationMonth,highlighted thecommittee’scommitmenttopromotingthewell-being of militaryfamiliesin the TampaBayarea.

Duringthevisit,committeemembershadtheopportunitytogainadeeperunderstandingoftherolesand responsibilitiesinvolved in baseoperations.

Thegroupattendedamissionbrief, touredaKC-135

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Acivicleaderfromthe TampaBayChamberMilitaryAdvisoryCommitteeposesfor a photoduringatouratMacDillAirForce BaseMay18.Thecivicleaders toured air crew flightequipmenttogainabetterunderstandingofthe6thARWmissionandthedifferent rolesassociatedwithaviation.

UndertheWings JROTCcadet mentorship programlaunches

byChristian P. Hodge AirForceJuniorROTCPublicAffairs

MAXWELLAIRFORCEBASE,Ala. (AFNS)—The JeanneM. HolmCenterforOfficerAccessionsandCitizenDevelopmentformally launched anew mentorshipprogramMay15,thatwilllinkAirmen, Guardians, Guardsmen,andReservistswithAir Force/Space Force JuniorROTCcadetsinhighschoolsattheirunitsacrossthenationand someplacesabroad.

TheUnderthe WingsMentorshipProgramcantraceitsbeginnings toSeptember2020duringthethroesoftheCOVID-19pandemicas aone-of-a-kindmentorshipendeavorthatdevelopsAirmen/Guardians andJROTCcadetcitizensof characterthroughcommunityserviceand work-based learning, accordingtotheprogram’shandbook.

“Ournation’syouthareeagertolearnaboutthevaluesofcitizenship thatmakeAmericastrong. Whatbettermentorscouldweaskforthan AirmenandGuardianswhoarewillingtosharetheirexperiencesin theserviceofournation,” saidCol. JohnnyMcGonigal,Air Force Junior ROTCdirector. “Underthe WingsgivesAirmenandGuardiansanop-

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Courtesyphoto StaffSgt.NicolasJ.Koerber,senioremergencyactionscontroller, 325th FighterWingCommandPost, TyndallAirForceBase,Fla.,briefsAir ForceJuniorROTCcadetsatCentral YorkHighSchoolin York,Pa., May 15.KoerberisthecreatoroftheAirForce’snewestmentorshipprogram,Underthe Wings.

Photoby SeniorAirmanLaurenCobin

WEEKINPHOTOS

(Farleft)U.S.AirForce StaffSgt.AlexisRoseboom,6th Security Forces Squadronmarinepatrolman,competesintheExcellenceinCompetition event atMacDillAirForce BaseMay 18.

(Left)Aircraftcargotie downhookslayonthe ground priortothe10th annualPortDawgmemorialrunatMacDillAirForce BaseMay 19.

PhotobySeniorAirmanLaurenCobin

U.S.AirForceStaffSgt.AaronCarr, 6thSecurity Forces Squadronentrycontroller, participatesintheExcellenceinCompetitioneventduringPolice Weekat MacDillAirForceBaseMay18.MacDillAirmencometogetherannuallytocelebrateNationalPolice Weekbyhonoring militaryand civilian lawenforcement who paid theultimatesacrifice whileintheline of duty.

Nodaysoff Anhonorguard’s commitment

byAirman1stClass ZacharyFoster

6th AirRefueling WingPublic Affairs

The6thAirRefueling Winghonorguardis composedofselectAirmenbroughttogetherunderacommongoal:topayhomagetotheirfellowAirmenwithdignityandrespectfortheir honorableand faithfulservice.

Thesehonorguardsmenareresponsiblefor performing at retirements, militaryfunerals, Prisonerof WarandMissinginActionHat Tableceremonies, welcomingforeignanddomestic dignitariesandconductingthepresentationof The Colors.

Throughhardworkanddedication,MacDill’s honorguardsmenareabletolearnthefunda-

Honor guardsmenassigned to6thAirRefueling Wingperforma 21-gunsalute during a memorial serviceat MacDillAirForceBaseApril27. Honorguardsmenare responsibleforperformingat retirements,welcomingforeignanddomesticdignitaries,militaryfunerals,Prisonerof Warand

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PhotobyAirman1stClassZacharyFoster

COMMUNITY

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Stratotanker, visitedthe AircrewFlightEquipmentshop, and observed a shootingcompetitionorganizedinrecognitionofNational Police Week.

JaimeWhitehurst,the directorofdevelopmentat Dawning FamilyServices anda VolunteerChamber Ambassador, expressed theirenthusiasmabout thevisit,“TouringMacDill AFBwiththe TampaBay Chamber was anincredibleexperience.”

“Theprofessionalism and dedicationofeveryone wemet atMacDillwere veryimpressive. Itmade meproudtocall Tampa home.”

Thevisitservedas a testamenttothe enduringbondbetweenservice membersandlocalcommunityleaders, working togetherforastronger Tampa Baycommunity.

Civicleadersfrom the TampaBayChamberMilitaryAdvisoryCommittee watchAirmenparticipatein anExcellence inCompetition eventat MacDillAirForceBaseMay18.The6thSecurityForces Squadron Combat Arms Training and Maintenancecenterhostedthecompetitionin recognitionofNationalPolice Weekwhilealsoprovidingsome friendlycompetition andcomradery.

Civicleadersfromthe TampaBayChamber MilitaryAdvisory Committeeposeforaphotowithservicemembersassignedtothe6th Air Refueling WingnearaKC-135StratotankeratMacDillAirForceBaseMay18.Thecivicleaderstouredthebasetogainabetterunderstandingofthe6th ARW missionandthedifferent roles associatedwithaviation.

Photoby SeniorAirmanLaurenCobin

Photoby SeniorAirmanLaurenCobin

AirForce’sEnlistedSwapAssignmentProgramstartsJune1

Secretaryofthe Air ForcePublicAffairs

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS)—AnnouncedattheSeptember2022Air andSpace ForcesAssociation’sAir, SpaceandCyberConference, theAir ForceEnlistedSwapAssignmentProgramgoeslive June1forsenior mastersergeantsandbelowwithacurrentassignment.Thisnewpolicy providesAirmenwithmorecontrolandnewflexibilitiesintheirassignmentprocess.

TheAir ForceEnlistedAssignment WorkingGroup, which was chargedwithholisticallyreviewingtheenlistedassignmentprogram, recommendedtheprogram.ThisprogramappliesonlytoAirmen,asthe Space Forcecontinuestoexploreflexibleandtailoredassignmentoptions forGuardians.

ThroughtheMyVectordiscussionforum,Airmenwillbeabletopost theirassignmentsandleveragediscussionstodetermineinterestin swappingassignments Currently, Airmenwillbeabletoapplythrough theMyApplicationlinkonMyVector.

“TheprogramapplicationonMyVectorisn’tperfect,butitwillevolve throughouttheyear,” saidAlex Wagner, assistantsecretaryoftheAir ForceforManpowerandReserveAffairs. “WeunderstandthefrustrationswithourITinfrastructure, whichiswhyit’simportantforyouto

providefeedbacktotheteamtomakethembetter.”

Airmenmustinitiateassignmentswapswithin90daysfromtheir assignmentselectiondate Additionally, bothAirmencannothaveany adversequalityforceindicatorsandmustpossessthesamepermanent changeofstationeligibility, such astimeonstation,tourlengthand retainability.

Airmenmustalsobeinthesamecareer fieldwiththesame:

-ControlAir ForceSpecialtyCode

-Skilllevel

-Gradeorprojectedgrade

-SpecialExperienceIdentifier(asrequired)

-Vector(asrequired)

-SecurityClearance(asrequired)

Oncetheapplicationissubmitted,itwillflowtotheAir Force PersonnelCenterforeligibility checks, considerationandprocessing. Applicantswillbenotifiedofapproval/disapprovalthroughMyVector.

“Wearen’t waitingfortheperfectsystemtobebuiltandI’mgladto seethis programcome tofruition,” saidChiefMaster Sgt. ofthe Air Force JoAnne S. Bass. “Justlikeourrecentpolicy changeauthorizingretraining, thisisoneofthemanyinitiativeswearerollingouttoensure

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509th WeaponsSquadrontests cargoloadingcrane;goal to expandKC-135capabilities

storyandphotosbyStaffSgt.LawrenceSena

HURLBURTFIELD, Fla.— Airmenfromthe509th We apons Squadrontestedanewprototype Pa ck andTran sp ortReloader (PAT R)craneduringanintegrationtrainingataspecialoperationsforcesexerciseatHurlburt Fi eld,May7-12.

The509thWPSpartneredwith Fa irchildAir Fo rceBase’sinnovationcelltocreatethecranewithagoalofexpandingthe KC-135Stratotanker’sabilitytoloadandunloadvarioustypes ofcargo.

“ThegoalistoretrofitthefleetofKC-135swiththiscapability toallowthemtooperateinmoreplaceswithasmallerfootprint,” said Te ch Sgt.NicholasSowde r, 509thWPSAdvancedInstructor Trainingcadreandinflightrefuelingspecialist.“TheKC-135can onlyloadandunloadcargowiththesupportofaK-loaderor a forklift. Wi ththiscranewewillbeabletotakecargotolocation s thatwouldnotbeabletogiveussupport.”

UtilizingthisinnovationcanalsoimprovetheKC-135sability tosupportitsalreadyrobustcoreairrefuelingandaeromedica l evacuationmissioncapabilities.

“Withthe[PAT R]craneoperatingontheKC-135,itwil l strengthenAirMobilityCommand’stoolbeltandallowafaster large r fleetoftankerstomovecargoandequipment tom orelocationsintheworld,” Sowdersaid.“Thecranewillalsoallowfor moreefficientaeromedicalevacuationmissionsbyaddingthe ability to loadpatientsonboardtheaircraft usi ngalitter.”

Initialtestingforthecranetookplaceat Fa irchildAFBin April,andincludedthecraneliftingmultiplelitters, a250-pound Ve rsatileIntegrating Pa rtnerequipmentRefueling(VIPER)refuelingkit,and300poundsofaircraftequipmenttoincludeatow bar.

“Thecraneiscurrentlyastageoneprototypewithacapability ofloadingnearly2,000poundsandconfiguredtobeeasilyportableand ch angeabletomeettheneedsofthemission,” Sowder said. “Theuseofth ecraneontheKC-135couldplayacritical rolepartinAgileCombatEmploymentandtheabilityforaKC135crewtooperatewithminimumsupportanywherearoundthe globe.”

Throughinnovationslikethe PATRcrane, Te am Fa irchildand the509thWPScontinuetoworktogethertoimprovetheKC-135 missionandcapabilitiestosustainrapidglobalmobilityanytime, anywhere.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Sowder, 509th Weapons Squadron Advanced and Transport Reloader (PATR) crane prototype at Hurlburt Field, Florida, May 12. the crane lifting multiple litters, a 250-pound Versatile Integrating Partner equipment include a tow bar.

Instructor Training cadre and inflight refueling specialist, operates the Pack 12. Initial testing for the crane took place at Fairchild AFB in April, and included equipment Refueling (VIPER) refueling kit, and 300 pounds of aircraft equipment to

U.S.AirForce Tech.Sgt.NicholasSowder,509th WeaponsSquadron

AdvancedInstructor Trainingcadreandinflight refuelingspecialist,preparestounloadcargousingthePackand TransportReloader(PATR) craneprototypeatHurlburtField,Florida,May6.Airmenfromthe509th WPStestedanewprototype PATRcraneduringanintegrationtraining ataspecialoperationsforcesexerciseatHurlburtField.

U.S.AirForceAirmenfromthe509th WeaponsSquadronloadcargousingthePackand TransportReloader(PATR)craneprototypeatHurlburt Field,Florida,May12.The509thWPSpartneredwithFairchildAirForce Base’sinnovationcelltocreatethecranewithagoalofexpandingthe KC-135Stratotanker’sabilitytoloadandunloadvarioustypesofcargo usingthe PATRcraneprototype.

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mentalsofthepositioninanacceleratedtwo-weektraining course.

“Ourcommitment[to honorguard]starts with two weeksoftrainingbeforewetakepartinanyceremonies,” said U.S. Air ForceAirman1stClassJimmyMontero, 6th ARWhonorguardsmen.“Thosetwoweeks, however, are justthefundamentals Wheneverwearen’tperforming we’reinherepracticingour craft.”

Honorguard, like most careers intheAir Force, requiresextremeattentiontodetail.AccordingtoMontero, priortoeveryceremonytheteamthoroughly cleansand polishesthebuglesandholsters, in additiontoafulluniforminspection.

“Westressabouteverydetailbecausethefamilieswe’re performingfordeserveit,” saidMontero. “It’simportant forallofourAirmentounderstandthatwhicheverceremonywe’reperformingmaybethefirstorlastimpression afamilymember will havewiththeAir Forceasa whole.”

Thehonorguardteamworkswithfamiliestoschedule militaryhonorsanytimeand anyday. Theirdedicationto honoringtheirfellowAirmenmotivatesthemtoperform whenmostwon’t.

“Weareheretosupportthefamilyalways,” said U.S. Air ForceStaffSgt. JosephBaldwin,6thARWhonorguard non-commissioned officerin charge. “When thefamily wantsa service, we provide it Nodays off.”

AccordingtoMontero, amongtheceremonieshonor guardperform,themilitaryfuneralisthemostimportant. Themilitaryfuneralprovidesthemwiththeopportunity tohonorandcommemoratefellowAirmenwhofaithfully servedtheircountry.

“IfeeladeepconnectionwitheveryceremonyIconduct,” saidMontero. “WhetheritbeayoungAirmanwhose journey wascuttooshortoranoldveteranwhoselong historyiscomingtoanend, weservethemwithdignity andrespect.”

Asapillarofthemilitarycommunity, MacDill AFBextendsitsgratitudetoallservicememberswhohavededicatedthemselvestotheircountryandtothe TampaBay communityfortheirongoing support.

FormoreinformationontheMacDillhonorguardand howtorequesttheirsupport, pleasevisit https://macdillfss.com/honor-guard/.

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weareabletoretrainthetalentwe needonthebench,” Basssaid. “Buildingtheforceofthefuture requires us to lookat ourpersonnelpoliciesandbalancethemwithan integratedapproachtoensurewemaintainthehighest standardsofreadiness.”

Airmenareadvisedto onlyusetheMyVectordiscussionforumtoarrangeassignmentswapsandareremindednottouseopenonlinespacestopostassignment information, personalcontactandothersensitiveconfidentialinformationtomaintainoperationalsecurity.

AFPCwillprovideanupdated PersonnelServicesDeliveryGuideidentifyingprogramprocedures, whichwill be availableinmyFSS.

portunity to inspire our next generation of citizens and leaders... they willhaveameaningfulimpactonthefutureofour country.”

Underthe Wingsalsocreatesavirtualorin-personmentoringtool forAir ForceJROTCandSpace ForceJROTCinstructorstoutilizeyearround,whichaffordsthemavolunteerservicememberthatcadetscan relate to, butmoreimportantly, lookupto.

“Underthe WingsprovidesanexceptionalopportunityforAF/SF JROTCcadetstointeractwithAirmenandGuardianswhoareperformingmissionstheylearnaboutinthe classroom,” McGonigal said.

Volunteermentorsinmanycases willbeprovidingpresentations abouttheirjobsandsliceofthemilitarytocadetsincoordinationwith theunits’officerandseniorenlistedaerospacescienceinstructors, who areretiredservicemembers TheUTWstaffwillalsoreviewandapprovethepresentations, whichcanbein-personor virtual.

“Weallhavesomeonethatwelookupto, regardlessoftheposition andrank.Myrolemodelhasallowedmetoincreasemydesireforsuccessandstayaccountabletothethingsthatmakemebeabetterperson/memberoftheprofessionofarms,” saidChiefMasterSgt. GildaM. Alexander, theHolmCentercommand chief.

“Itwouldbedifficulttoachievethosethingswithouttheguidance andsupportofamentor,” saidAlexander, whohasbeenadrivingforce behindUTW

Alexanderthinksallshouldseekmentorship, andUTWprovidesthis opportunitytothefutureofournation.Shefeelstheprogramprovides anendlessopportunitytobepartofthedevelopmentandmentorshipof thefutureleadersofthiscountry.

“Ourgoalhasbeenset–‘accelerate, changeorlose.’ Underthe Wings

is changinghowwedomentorship, creatinganewplatformfordevelopmentandconnectivity. IthinkUnderthe Wingsisonlyinthebeginning stagesandwillsoonevolveintoadiverseandfar-reachingmentorship program,” Alexandersaid.

ThecreatorofUTW couldnotagreemore.

“TherolemodelsIhavehadhavehelpedmesetgoalsformyself, and ina way, haveprovidedmewithcompetition.Ihavealwaysstrivedto bebetterthanmybestmentors,” saidStaffSgt.Nicolas J. Koerber, senioremergencyactionscontroller, 325th Fighter WingCommand Post, TyndallAir ForceBase, Florida, andthearchitectoftheprogram.“For me, thesuccessofUnderthe Wingswillbedeterminedbyonegoalhavingbeenmet:Ifacadethaslistenedtoamentor’sstoryandthinksto themself, ‘Icandoitbetter,’ thenalltheworkthathasbeenputinto thisprogramisworthit.”

KoerbercreditshisexperienceasaJROTCcadetasthereasonhe hadtheideaforUnderthe Wingsin September2020.

“AsaJROTCalumni,Iunderstandtheneed.Notonlydoestheprogramallowforinvaluablementorshiptotakeplace, itinchesustowardsatotalforceandgivestoday’scadetsabrandnew, one-of-a-kind opportunity. MentoringwillhelpAirmenandGuardiansdiscovertheir strengthsandestablishgoalstoachievetheirfullpotentialthrough astructured, trustingmentoringrelationshipandprogram,” Koerber said.

Airmen, Guardians, GuardsmenandReservistsinterestedin participatinginUnderthe Wingsshouldtalktotheirleadersandgotothe programwebpagetogetstarted. Forspecificquestionsemailholmcenter.under.thewings@us.af.mil.

EVENTS

Family Fridays

Comecelebrate Family First Fridayson June2ndatSeaScapes from 3 p.m.–10 p.m.There will beBBQthemedmenu and drink specials. For details, visit macdillfss.com/wp-content/uploads/ JuneFFFBBQ.pdf.

Summergolfspecials

TheBay PalmsGolfCourseis offeringavarietyofsummerspecialsstarting June1-September 30,formoredetailsvisitmacdillfss.com/wp-content/uploads/ SummerGolfSpecials.pdf

Freebowlingforkids

MacDillLaneshas partnered withKidsBowl Free, aprogram designatedtogivebacktothecommunityandprovideasafe, secure andfun wayforkidstospendtime thisspringandsummer. Register toreceivetwofreegamesofbowlingattheMacDillLanes May26 – Aug. 31. Formoreinfo. andregistration,visitkidsbowlfree.com/center.php?alley_id=6553.

ShortFitnessCenter 24/7 access

TheShort FitnessCenternow hasanew24/7accesssystem. If youhavenotstoppedbytore-registerorregisterforthenew24/7 access, please do soduringnormal businesshoursof operation. CAC holderswillneedtobringintheir CAC’storegister, non-CACholders willbeissuedaproximitycardfor access.

Findmoreeventsat:macdillfss.com

TheChamp!

U.S.AirForce Airman AbigailMeints,6thLogisticsReadinessSquadronflightservice member Airman,posesforaphotowithherunitafter receivingtheChampofthe WeekawardatMacDill AirForce BaseMay23.Meintsearnedthe awardbytakingoverthepositionsoftwodeployed Airmen,including a leadership position,tokeepherunit running.

CHAPELSCHEDULE

NormalHours- Monday-Friday - 9a.m.to3p.m.After hourschaplain,callthe CommandPostat828-4362/4361.

Monday-WednesdayMass -12:10p.m. www.macdill.af.mil/chapel

CatholicMass - Sunday- 9:30a.m. (confessionsbyappointment)

Protestantvirtualservices - Sunday -11a.m. (www.facebook.com/6amwhc)

Jewish - MonthlyLunchandLearn:Forschedule&tojoin distro,pleasecontactelimelach.estrin@us.af.mil

IslamicService - Friday1:30p.m.(spacereserved)

OtherFaithGroups- PleasecontacttheChapelat (813)828-3621orviaemailat6ARW.HCADMIN@us.af.mil

For moredetailsandinformation,visitthe ChapelFacebookpageat http://www.facebook/6amwhc/ or MacDill’s Chapelwebsiteis:https://www.macdill.af.mil/chapel

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6th ForceSupportSquadron’s MonthlyHighlights–aSupplement to theMacDillAFBThunderbolt

JUNE‘23

6th ForceSupportSquadron

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Information, Tickets& Travel ...........2478

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Pool............................................769-9901

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Airman LeadershipSchool..............2299

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Know Your Dining Options at MacDill AFB

6THFORCESUPPORTSQUADRON

8Iron Grill (GolfCourse)

Diner’s ReefDining Facility (DFAC)

Hangar 6 Grill (Bowling Center)

Rickenbacker’s Cafe (Lobby of MacDillInn)

SeaScapes Restaurant (Base Beach)

FitStopSmoothies & More (Fitness Center)

Menus& Hours of Operation

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