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WhyIserve

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MacDillsupportsmarriage

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Imagesfromthe week

Chemicalordnance response

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Events,Chapel,more...

Airmenassignedtothe6thCivilEngineerSquadronexplosiveordnancedisposalunitwashtheirequipmentduring achemicalordnance responseassessmentatMacDillAirForceBaseAug.21.EODtechnicianswiththe6thCES wereevaluatedontheirproficiencyin renderingchemicalordnancessafeinanyenvironment.Thetechnicianswore aHazardousMaterialsProtection LevelBsuitwhichiscomposedofachemical resistant materialwithahood,aselfcontainedbreathingapparatus,innerand outerchemical resistantgloves,and chemical resistant safetyboots.

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WhyIserve:StaffSgtJuanRamirezCeballos

byAirman 1st ClassDerrickBole 6th AirRefueling Wing PublicAffairs

U.S. Air ForceStaffSgt. Juan“RC”RamirezCeballosisanin-flightrefuelerwiththe91st AirRefuelingSquadronhere. Afterretraining fromtheservicescareerfield,hehasfoundhis calling on theKC-135Stratotanker.

“I wasborninArmenia,Colombia,andI was broughtto America whenI wassevenyears old,” saidRC “IinitiallyenlistedwhenI was18 withoutaspecificAir Forcejobandspentmy firstfouryearsintheservicesfield. Ijoinedthe Air Forcetogivebacktothecountrythathas givenmeeverything.”

RCenlistedin2016,wherehereceivedhis firstassignmentto JointBaseCharleston, South Carolina. He hasonetake-away after learningtodoeveryjobintheservicesfield.

“Weareallapartofsomethinggreater,” said RC. “Myfavoritepartaboutmyjobthere was howimportantit was. Everythingwedid,dayin anddayout,itmattered. Thetrainingexercises, thejobswedo, itaffectsnotonlyourselves, itaffectsthe wholeworld.”

While workingin themortuaryaffairsofficeinCharleston, RC wasapartofthesearch andrecoveryemergencyresponseteam Whena

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U.S.AirForce StaffSgt. JuanRamirez-Ceballos,91stAirRefuelingSquadronboomoperator,posesfor aphotoat MacDillAir Force Base,Florida,Aug.22,2023.Ramirez-Ceballoswasthe subjectof aninterviewatthe 91stARSheadquarters’heritage room.

MacDillsupports marriagesfor success

byAirman1stClass

SterlingSutton

6thAirRefuelingWingPublicAffairs

Eighteenservicemembersandtheirspouses attendedamarriage retreatthat washosted bytheMacDill ChapelinMaitland,Florida, Aug. 4-6.

Thecoupleswentthrougharelationship educationprogramdesignedtoteachthem practicalhands-onskillsessentialtobuild a healthy, thrivingmarriage Theskillstaughtat theretreathavebenefittedmilitarymembers andtheirfamiliesbyteachingskillsforbetter communicationandsavingmarriages.

“Wehita wallinourmarriageandthis helpedustremendouslytoimprove,” saidone participant.“Theresourceshelpedusworktogethermoreasacoupleandasparents. We had alotoftensionwitheachotherbynothaving

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AirForce announcesCY24promotionboard schedule,aligns to officerSCODs

SecretaryoftheAirForcePublicAffairs

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS)—TheAir Forceannouncedthe2024promotionboardscheduleAug. 22,whichmarksthetransition to align mostpromotionboardswiththeirassociatedevaluation closeoutdates.

Withthecompletionofestablishingofficerstatic closeoutdates, or SCODs, thisyear, nextyear’sboardscheduletakesanincrementalstep toapredictableschedulethatensuresofficershaveanevaluation withinsixmonthsofpromotionboards. Thealignmentoftheevaluation withinsixmonthsofthepromotionboard wasalreadyinplaceforall Air Forceenlistedpromotionboards.

“MaximizingalignmentofpromotionboardstoSCODsrepresents a strategicsteptowardenhancingourtalentmanagement decisions,” said Deputy ChiefofStaffforManpower,Personneland Services Lt. Gen. CarolineMiller. “Thisalsoprovidestransparency andconsistencythat arecornerstonesof ourpromotionandevaluationsystem.”

Duringthistransitionyear, themajorLAF-A/C/I/F/Nboardsthat

wouldhaveconvenedtowardtheend2024 willshifttoconvenein January/February2025,resultinginnomajor boardin 2024.Eligibility, basedondatesofrankandprojected pin-ondateswillremainunchanged Allfuturemajor LAF-A/C/I/F/Nboardsareplannedtoconvene thesametimeeachyear.

Additionally, thelieutenantcolonelLAF-A/C/I/F/N/Xboardsthat wouldhaveconvened in springof2025,willnowconveneinNovember 2024,resultingintwolieutenantcolonelLAF-A/C/I/F/N/Xboardsin 2024.Likethemajor’sboard,eligibility, basedondatesof rankandprojectedpin-ondateswillremain unchanged. Allfuturelieutenantcolonel LAF-A/C/I/F/N/Xboardsareplannedtoconvenearoundthesametime eachyear.

The changestoalignAir ForceofficerpromotionboardswithSCODs werecompletedwithoutimpactingAir Force enlistedpromotionboards andmetalltheSpace Force’spromotiontimingrequirements.

The2024boardschedule andadditionalinformationcanbefound on here, onmyFSS.

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CouplesfromMacDillAirForceBase,gatherata marriage retreatin Maitland,Florida,August4, 2023.Couplesspentqualitytimetogetherthrough relationshipsessions,exercisesand meals. This wasthefirst marriage retreatthe chapelteamheldthisyear.

WEEKINPHOTOS

PhotobySeniorAirmanJoshuaHastings

U.S.AirForceSeniorAirmanZacharyMatthews,6thAircraftMaintenanceSquadroncrewchief,observesaKC-135StratotankeratMacDillAir ForceBase,Florida,Aug. 14,2023.The6thAMXSensureseverycomponentof the KC-135is maintained to safetystandardssotheaircraftis readilyabletofly.The dutiesofAirForcemaintainers includeperforming preflightand postflightinspections,diagnosingandsolvingproblems,conductingfunctional tests of repairedengines,andassistingin recoveringaircraft.

U.S.Air ForceSeniorAirmanParkerPooleandAirman1ClassMiaSonnenburg,boomoperatorsassignedtothe91stAirRefuelingSquadron, prepareto refuelanA-10CThunderboltIIassignedtothe74thFighter Squadron,MoodyAirForceBase,Georgia,over Georgia,Aug.15,2023. Boomoperatorsdeliverfueltoaircraftmidairwhichextendsthetime those aircraftare abletofly.

Militarychildrenwatchastheribboncuttingtakesplaceforthenew playgroundatLibertyCoveonMacDillAirForceBase,Florida,Aug.16, 2023.Theplaygroundisavailable forchildrenasaninteractivespaceto playandforfamiliesto gather.

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NEWS/FEATURES

Warrior Heart culture takes center stage at JointBaseMDL

by SeniorAirmanSergio Avalos

JOINTBASEMCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J.—JointBaseMcGuire-Dix-Lakehurst hosted WarriorHearttraining, aligningwiththe readinesslineofeffortinitiatedbyAirMobilityCommandcommander, Gen.MikeMinihan.

Thetwo-dayeventheld onAug. 22-23,highlightedtheAMC-wideefforttopromote WarriorHeartcultureandintroducedAirmen, spouses andcivilianstotheconceptofmindfulnessandhowitisintegraltotheir performance, well-being, and abilityto thrivethrough adversity.

“What we’re tryingtogetafterwiththiseffortisacultural change,” saidretired U.S. Air ForceLt. Col., Dr. JannellMacAulay, Ph.D.,leadershipandperformanceconsultant.“It’sanew wayofseeinghowweperformandhowwefaceadversity.”

ConceivedbyDr. MacAulayandformer U.S. Air ForceChiefMaster

Sgt.AnthonyBrinkley, resiliencytrainingcoach andauthorof‘YouCan’t Run Away from You,’ WarriorHeartisbuiltuponfourfoundationalpillars:resilience, self-care, mindfulness, andperformance. Rather than simplycreatingaprogram, the primaryobjectiveistodismantlestigmas and obstaclesthatimpedethecultivationofamentallyrobustforce “A lotoftimesotherprogramsaretalkingtopeopleandtellingthem whattothinkandwhattodo,” Brinkleysaid.“WarriorHeartisdifferent inthesensethatithasanintrospectiveaspectwhereyouevaluatethe effectivenessofyouractionsandhowyourattributesaremovingyourlife forward.”

Theprogramseeks toenhancetheperformanceofmembersbynot onlyprovidinginformation,butteachingindividualshowtoapplyinformationinorder to transform an organization.

Brinkleyexplained, “Asleaders, we havetodeployacreativeandag-

iletrainingplatformtoincreaseunderstandingofeachotherandredefineour cultureto ensureourforcesarepreparedforthenextfight.”

Throughoutthenineseminars, the WarriorHeartinitiativefocusedon takingleadersandteamsthrough a transformationaljourneyofself-reflectiontolearnactionableskillstomaster theirinternalenvironment,command theirmindset, andelevatetheirperformance.

“We wanttostartinvestingintrainingourmindslikeweinvestintrainingour bodiesandourcraft,” MacAulaysaid “Althoughthisiskindofanew concepttomilitarymembers, I’mtryingtogivethemthetangibleskillsets thatwillbenefitnotonlythemselves, buttheirAirmen.”

Leadersandteamsarebetterpoised to overcome challenges, elevatetheir performance, andfosterenduring well-beingwithintheirunitsandlives byfosteringaculturethatprioritizes mindfulness.

“WarriorHeartcreatesaculture and climatefocusedonfine-tuningthe mind,body, andcrafttofortifythewill towin,” said U.S. Air ForceCol. Anthony Smith, commanderfor JointBase McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. “Inorderfor ustofortifythiswilltowin,wehave totrain and maintainourgreatestasset—ourAirmen.”

Dr.JannellMacAulay,leadership andperformanceconsultant,presentstheimportanceofmentalfortitude duringa WarriorHeartpresentationatJointBaseMcGuire-Dix-Lakehurst,N.J.,Aug.22,2023.ThetwodayeventpromotedtheAMC-wideeffortandintroducedtheconceptofmindfulnessto Airmen,spouses, andcivilians.

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SecretaryoftheAirForceFrankKendallspeakswithmorethan3,000AirmenandGuardiansatthe2023AirForceSergeantsAssociationProfessionalEducationand DevelopmentSymposiuminDallas, Texas,Aug.9,2023.DepartmentoftheAirForceseniorleadersfocusedonunderstandingthestrategiccompetition,the vicemembersinbuildingtheForceoftheFuture,professionaldevelopment,networkingandinsights fromseniorserviceleaders.

DAFsenior leadersspeakat Air ForceSergeantsAssociationconfe

SecretaryoftheAirForcePublicAffairs

ARLINGTON, Va . (AFNS)—SecretaryoftheAir Fo rce Fr ank Ke ndall,Chief MasterSgt.oftheSpace ForceRoger TowbermanandChiefMasterSgt.oftheAir Force JoAnne S. Bassspokewithmorethan3,000AirmenandGuardiansatthe 2023Air Fo rceSergeantsAssociationProfessionalEducationandDevelopment SymposiuminDallas, Aug. 9.

Thethree-day eventfocusedonunderstandingthestrategiccompetition,therole ofservicemembersinbuildingthe ForceoftheFuture, professionaldevelopment, networkingandinsightsfromseniorserviceleaders.

Kendall’sremarkstoucheduponthelatestdevelopmentswithintheDepartment oftheAir Forceandfutureeffortstoensurethedepartmentremainsfocusedand ready.

“Ithinkwehavetorethinkeverything—wehavetorethinkeverythingwe’re doing, andthinkingabout,areweoptimizedforthefightthatwemightactuallybe calledupontogodo, thestressingcase, thepacing challengeaswecallitinNationalDefenseStrategy,” Kendallsaid.“Idon’tthinkwe’rethereyet.Ithinkyou’regoingtohavetohelpusgetthere. You’regoingtohavetothinkaboutyourunitsand yourreadinessandwhatyouneedtobedoingtobemorereadythanyouaretoday.”

Bassechoedthissentiment.

“Inthefuture, wewillfacesophisticatedcompetitorswhowillnotfightfair,”

Basssaid.“Theywilluseanyandalldomainstobeatus. Inorderforustocompete deterandwin,weneedAirmenwhoarewillingto challengethestatusquoandwho canadaptandevolveto stayahead.”

Kendallreiteratedthatso-calledfuturesecurity challengeshavealreadyarrived.

“It’sjustnotanemergingthreat;it’snotafuturethreat,” Ke todaythreat,andit’sjustgettingworseaswegothroughtime.”

Duringhisremarks, Kendalltookamomenttohighlightthecommonthemeof varietyofleadership mantrasacrosstheDAF.

“YouhearGeneralBrowntalkaboutAccelerateChangeorLose—theideathat wehavetomoveforwardquickly, orwemightfaceprettyseriousconsequencesoperationally. YouhearGeneralSaltzmantalkaboutcompetitiveenduranceandthe necessityofbeingcompetitiveandstayinginapositionofleadershipovertime youhearCMSAFtalkabout,‘Whatgotus here won’tgetusthere

“Itseemslikeit’sconfusing, thatallthesedifferentleadershavethesedifferent slogansthey wanttouse, butwe’realltalkingaboutthesamething ingaboutthefactthatwecouldhavea war, andwecouldloseone tybigdeal.Andifwe’renotready, therecouldbevery, veryseriousconsequences forourcountryand for theplanet.”Secretaryof theAir Force Frank Kendallalsoemphasizedthatpreparingforconflictisnotthesameashopingfor one, butrather, preparationisthebest waytopreventarmed hostilities.

SecretaryoftheAirForceFrankKendallspeakswithmorethan3,000AirmenandGuardiansatthe2023AirForceSergeantsAssociationProfessionalEducationand

xas,Aug.9,2023.DepartmentoftheAirForceseniorleadersfocusedonunderstandingthestrategiccompetition,the roleofser-

sociationconference

Inorderforustocompete, allengethestatusquoandwho allengeshavealreadyarrived. Kendallsaid.“It’s a

ndalltookamomenttohighlightthecommonthemeof a “YouhearGeneralBrowntalkaboutAccelerateChangeorLose—theideathat orwemightfaceprettyseriousconsequencesopuhearGeneralSaltzmantalkaboutcompetitiveenduranceandthe necessityofbeingcompetitiveandstayinginapositionofleadershipovertime, and ’tgetusthere,’” Kendallsaid. thatallthesedifferentleadershavethesedifferent butwe’realltalkingaboutthesamething We’realltalk, andthat’sapretveryseriousconsequences ank Kendall ndallalsoemphasizedthatpreparingforconflictisnotthesameashopingfor stilities.

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ChiefMaster Sgt. oftheSpaceForceRoger Towbermanspeakswithmorethan3,000AirmenandGuardiansatthe2023AirForce SergeantsAssociationProfessionalEducationandDevelopmentSymposiuminDallas, Texas,Aug.9,2023.TheDepartmentofthe AirForceseniorleadersfocusedonunderstandingthestrategiccompetition,the roleofservicemembersinbuildingtheForceof theFuture, professionaldevelopment,networkingandinsightsfromseniorserviceleaders.

ChiefMasterSgt.oftheAir ForceJoAnneS.Bassspeaks withmorethan3,000Airmen andGuardiansatthe2023Air ForceSergeantsAssociation ProfessionalEducationand DevelopmentSymposiumin Dallas, Texas,Aug.9,2023.

TheDepartmentoftheAir Forceseniorleadersfocused onunderstandingthestrategiccompetition,the roleof servicemembersinbuilding theForceoftheFuture,professionaldevelopment,networkingandinsightsfromseniorserviceleaders.

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2023 LABOR DAY HOLIDAY

C-130crashedinGeorgiain2018,hefeltarenewedinspirationintheAir Force mission.

“Igotaknock on my dooronetypicalevening,” saidRC. “Myfirstsergeant wasstandingthereandhesaid‘Pack yourbags, aC-130justwentdown.’ Beingapartofthe searchandrecoveryteam,myjob wastogodownandrecovertheremainsofnotonlytheaircraftbutthecrew as well.I wantedtocontinuemyserviceintheUnitedStates Air Forcetohonorthosethathaveservedanddiedbefore us. Retrainingasaboomoperatorhasallowedmetosee theimpactofwhattheydo everyday.”

RClovesthathecanseetheimpactofhisworkashe’s doingit.

“Nothingcomparestoseeingajetflyinghundredsof milesperhourtrailingabout30-40feetbehindyou,countingonyoutohelpthemcompletetheirmission.It’sexhilarating.”

RChasalsobeen a First TermAirmanCourseinstructor, wherehementorednewAirmencomingintoMacDill onthecustomsandcourtesies, benefits, andideasthat they willneedthroughouttheirAir Forcecareer.

“HeisoneofthebestnoncommissionedofficersI’veever seen,” saidSeniorMasterSgt. JuanAguirre-Alger, Airmen developmentadvisorforthe6th ForceSupportSquadron “Hehasasuperbdedicationtothemissionandembodied whatanNCOshouldbe. HespenteachdaymakingFTAC abetterplace.”

Assomeonewhohasservedinmultiplerolesandcareers, SSgtRamirez-Ceballosbelievesinhelpingpeople andhasseentheimpactAirmenhaveontheworld.He smileswhen he putshisbootsoneveryday, andremains excitedto get outthere andmakeadifference.

“Igaveatalk earlierthismorningandsomebodyaskedme whyI wasgetting readyfor warwithChina,” Kendallsaid.“WhywouldI want warwithChina?Idonot a warwithChina.Nobody wantsa warwithChina,butthe waytopreventoneisfor ustorespond.Letthemknowwewillfight,andifwedo, wewillwin.”

Kendall closedhisremarks with gratitudetoenlistedAirmenandGuardians.

“Ihadn’tgottentoknowtheNCOcorpsoftheAir ForceandtheSpace Forceuntil morerecently,” Kendallsaid.“Iamincrediblyimpressedwithyou. Youareamazingly professional,amazinglyproficienttechnically, greatteamplayers—wehavethehumancapitalweneedtobesuccessful.”

Bassemphasizedtheneedforstandardsanddisciplineamidrisingsecurity challenges.

“A strongmilitaryisadisciplinedmilitaryandwearethestrongestAir Forcein theworldbecauseofourcommitmenttodisciplineandhighstandards,” Basssaid. “Ournationiscountingonustobethe ForceoftheFutureandreadynow. AsAirmen, wecanneverforgetthatweserveinaProfessionofArms—ahighercalling.”

Bassalsospokeon the ForceoftheFutureanditsroleinnationaldefense.

“Makenodoubtaboutit,” Basssaid.“Theforcewehavetodayandthe Forceofthe Futureisan operational imperative.”

Inkeepingwiththeconference’sthemeof“BacktoBasics,” Bassprovidedadditionaldetailsonthe ForceDevelopmentEcosystemtohelpbuildthenextgeneration ofstrong, informed,empoweredenlistedAirmen.

“Howwe recruit, train and retainthetalentthatweneedabsolutely matters,” Basssaid.“Wemustallfocusonaccelerating changeandmodernizingaforcein a worldthatisrapidly changing Ourstrengthliesinourunityandourabilitytogrow

communicationtools. The toolsweweregivenhave tremendouslyhelpedusbe abletotalktoeachotherin waysweeachunderstood. Thecardsarehelpingusbe abletogiveour child,abetterfuturewithparentswho cancommunicatebetter.”

Theprogramattheretreatusedcardswithhelpfultoolsforcommunication andinformationonhow tobetterunderstandyour spouse.

“Wow!MywifeandIhad agreattimeduringtheretreat,” wroteanindividual onthefeedbackformfor the chapel.“Weenjoyedthe games, food,andlessons learnedalongthe way!”

Thecoursealsotaught militarymemberstowork throughdifficulttimesand guidedparticipationnonaggressively, maximizing meaningfulparticipation.

“Coupleswereableto bondwithoneanotherand discusshowtheyfeel,” said AirmanNyaHargis, 6thAir Refueling Wingreligiousaffairsairmen.“The chapel provided aspacewith limited distractionsforanimpactfulretreat.”

Thegoalistohelpcoupleslearnbetter waysto communicate, meet their partner’sneeds, resolve conflict, avoiddirtyfighting, andunderstandthat everyone’spersonality playsapartintherelationship.

PleasecontacttheMacDillChapelat813-828-3621 formoreinformationonfuturemarriageretreats.

CouplesfromMacDillAirForceBase,gatheratamarriage retreatinMaitland,Florida,August4,2023.Couplesspent qualitytimetogetherthrough relationshipsessions,exercisesandmeals.Thiswasthefirst marriage retreatthechapelteamheldthisyear.

discovertheessentials forcreating ahealthymarriage.

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U.S.AirForceCapt.JeffreyThomsen,6thAirRefuelingWingchaplain,speakswithservicemembersandtheir spousesduringtheMacDillAirForcemarriage retreat,in Maitland,Florida,August4,2023.Couplesspentquality timetogetherthrough relationshipsessions,exercisesand meals.Throughthesetools,coupleswere encouraged to

LaborDayHolidayClosures

Forafulllistof6 ForceSupport Squadronprogram facilities, diningoptions, andrecreationalfacility closuresforLaborDayweekend, visitwww. macdillfss.com/LaborDayHrs_23/

ExpandedSeaScapesHours

Takeinthebeautiful,scenic viewof TampaBaysunsetsandthe tropicalatmosphereatSeaScapes. NowopenTuesday-Saturday. Locatedonthebasebeach,theviews will putyou inaFloridastate-ofmind.Sipdeliciouscocktailsand grab some food from the bar menu whileenjoyingthespectacular viewsofthesettingsunonthebay. To find moreinformationonhours ofoperation,visitmacdillfss.com/ seascapes/.

FridayStampedeatBoomers

JointheBoomersStampede every Fridayfrom3 p.m.–8 p.m.! Boomer’s islocatedinsidethe BreakawayEventCenterwith a fullbar, multiplescreen’s, music, andpooltables. Enjoycomplimentarysnacksanddrinkspecialsevery Friday. Visitmacdillfss.com/ boomers/formoredetails.

SeptemberShort FitnessClosures

The Short FitnessCenter will beopenfor24/7accessonlyonthe followingdays:September1,4,and 15. Formoreinformationabout obtaining24/7access, pleasevisit, macdillfss.com/short-fitness-center/.

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TheChamp!

U.S.AirForceStaff Sgt.CameronStoinoff,6thSecurityForceSquadroncriminal recordssection noncommissionedofficerincharge, receivestheChampofthe Week award fromthe6thAirRefuelingWingleadership team atMacDillAir ForceBase,Aug.22,2023.Stoinoff workedwith severallocal lawenforcementagenciestocompile11basebarment/drivingsuspensionpackagesandfinalized25 casesforthejudgeadvocateoffice.

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.acebook.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,visittheChapelFacebookpage at http://www.facebook/6amwhc/or MacDill’sChapelwebsiteis: https://www.macdill.af.mil/chapel

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MacDill’s6thAnnual Firefighter’s Challenge

1stPlace: $500 FSSCard!

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