Category: MacDill AFB

MacDill Air Force Base, located in Tampa, Florida, is a key component of the US Air Force’s strategic operations. Established in 1939, it has served in various capacities including as a bomber base during World War II, a Strategic Air Command base during the Cold War, and today, it is home to the 6th Air Mobility Wing of the Air Mobility Command. MacDill also hosts the headquarters for the United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) and United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). Its location offers strategic advantages, and it continues to play a vital role in ensuring the United States’ defense and security.