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  • The poster depicts Staff Sgt. Ladislao “L.C.” Castro, the assistant engineer and waist door .50 caliber gunner on a B-24 Liberator bomber named “T-Bar” of the "Flying Eightballs" in the 506th Squadron, 44th Bombardment Group (Heavy), 8th Air Force. We celebrate him in correlation with National Hispanic Heritage Month, formerly known as Hispanic Heritage Week, has been celebrated for more than 50 years and dates back to 1968. In 1988, during the President Ronald Reagan administration the observance period, that was once only a week extended to a month and received its new name. Since then, National Hispanic Heritage Month begins every 15th of September and ends the 15th of October. During this month members pay respect to the Americans who sacrificed themselves for this nation.

    MacDill celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

    From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, MacDill AFB will observe and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, a time when the contribution of Hispanic Americans who have served and are serving now are recognized. The observance started in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson's administration as a one-week celebration called Hispanic Heritage Week. Years later, President Ronald Reagan proposed extending this celebration into a month-long event. It was enacted into law on Aug. 17, 1988, officially designating the 30-day period starting on Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month.
  • U.S. Air Force Maj. Doug Karl, a pilot assigned to the 91st Air Refueling Squadron, conducts a pre-flight walk-around inspection on a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Sept. 30, 2020.

    6th ARW: train, deliver, repeat

    Daily flight training missions are conducted at MacDill, so that aircrews can maintain proficiency and readiness to execute the many missions of KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft.
  • MQ-9 Reaper takes flight with 8 hellfire missiles

    AF Week in Photos

    This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
  • Photos of U.S. Airmen delivering humanitarian aid to Dominican Republic.

    Travis, Denton program provide life changing aid to Dominican Republic

    Photos of 22nd Airlift Squadron delivering aid to Dominican Republic.
  • Leaders from the 18th Air Force and 436th Airlift Wing, along with spouses, pose for a group photo in front of a static C-17 Globemaster III at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Sept. 22, 2020. As Air Mobility Command’s sole numbered air force, 18th Air Force ensures the readiness and sustainment of approximately 36,000 active duty, Air Force Reserve and civilian Airmen at 12 wings and one stand-alone group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Quail)

    Team Dover welcomes back 18th Air Force commander

    Maj. Gen. Thad Bibb, 18th Air Force commander, returned to Dover Air Force Base over 10 years after relinquishing his command of the 9th Airlift Squadron to visit Airmen alongside Chief Master Sgt. Chris Simpson, 18th Air Force command chief, and their spouses Shannon and Trish, respectively Sept. 21-23.
  • 345th EBS continues BTF mission

    AF Week in Photos

    This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
  • Heather Jonsson, spouse to Air Force Col. Ben Jonsson, 6th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) commander, speaks to 6th ARW senior-leadership spouses during an immersion tour at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 24, 2020.

    6th ARW hosts senior spouse immersion tour

    The 6th Air Refueling Wing hosted a senior-leadership spouse immersion tour here Sept. 24. The tour provided new 6th ARW leadership spouses an in-depth look at the wing’s mission and familiarize them with base services and operations.
  • A group of people pose for a photo

    OST embeds in 19th AW units to better Airmen’s physical, mental health

    Locally, the Operational Support Team program has a total of four members: a data manager and team lead, a strength and conditioning specialist, a licensed clinical social worker, and a physical therapist.
  • Airmen from the 436th Aerial Port Squadron load cargo onto an Egyptian air force C-130H Hercules Sept. 11, 2020, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, as part of a foreign military sales project. The strategic and historic partnership between Egypt and the United States plays a leading role in counterterrorism and regional security throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Due to its strategic location, Dover AFB regularly supports foreign military sales operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

    Dover AFB supports U.S.-Egyptian partnership

  • 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron

    AF Week in Photos

    This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
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