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Can you tour MacDill Air Force Base?

Can you tour MacDill Air Force Base?

In general, MacDill Public Affairs only schedules base tours once a week, typically on Thursdays. Tours last approximately 4 hours and are scheduled on a first-come, first-serve basis. The tour schedule fills up quickly, so contact MacDill Public Affairs early.

Can civilians get on MacDill Air Force Base?

The MacDill Inn staff accepts advance reservations for people on temporary duty and permanent change of station assignments. The MacDill Inn’s phone number is (813) 828-4259 (DSN 968-4259).

Does MacDill AFB have a museum?

MacDill AFB, FL Museums The museum has many educational programs and workshops, summer science camps, permanent and rotating exhibits (including the Kids in Charge! and Gulf Hurricane exhibits), and a planetarium. This museum is in downtown Tampa.

How many people are at MacDill AFB?

MacDill Air Force Base has over 12,000 active-duty military on base and more than 7,000 civilians.

What is there to do in MacDill AFB?

Sunshine Skyway Bridge.

  • Big Cat Rescue.
  • Tampa Riverwalk.
  • ZooTampa at Lowry Park.
  • The Florida Aquarium.
  • Busch Gardens.
  • Lettuce Lake Regional Park.
  • Ybor City.
  • What planes fly out of MacDill AFB?

    MacDill AFB is home to the USAF KC-135, C-37 (Gulfstream V) and numerous National Oceanic and Atmos- pheric Administration (NOAA) aircraft. Addi- tionally, a wide variety of fighter and cargo Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Corps and other civilian aircraft regularly visit for training.

    What planes are stationed at MacDill AFB?

    How far is MacDill AFB from the beach?

    Apollo Beach It’s approximately 40 minutes from MacDill AFB (depending on traffic).

    Is MacDill AFB Central Command?

    The United States Central Command (USCENTCOM or CENTCOM) is one of the eleven unified combatant commands of the U.S. Department of Defense. CENTCOM’s main headquarters is located at MacDill Air Force Base, in Tampa, Florida.

    What is D cell Air Force?

    MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – United States Special Operations Command’s Deployment Cell primary mission is not only to be first on location at special operations forces projected bases around the world, but also to establish infrastructure and security. D-cell is strictly an Air Force unit attached to USSOCOM.

    Where can you be stationed in the Air Force?

    Top 5 duty stations in the Air Force

    • Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. With two Air Force bases in the area, San Antonio tops our list.
    • Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.
    • MacDill AFB, Florida.
    • Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio.
    • United States Air Force Academy, Colorado.