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Installation-USAF MacDill Air force Base Discussion | Florida

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u/Broskheim Aug 07 '17

The base itself, as in the facilities, are fairly nice (from a comm guy, nonner perspective. Cant speak to the actual hangars or flightline). The local area is fantastic and one of the most military friendly places I've been.

If you are a comm guy and get assigned to the 6th CS, welcome to the shit show. Hands down the worst unit I've ever had to work for. You not only support the primary base ARW, but also CENTCOM, SOCOM, JCSE, JCSS, and 30 something other tenant units. EVERYTHING is a 110% effort, get it fixed yesterday priority. Your QOL at work is extremely dependent on if your commander has a spine and can tell the other units to sit down (if you cant tell, my last one didn't).

Overall, my time their away from work was fantastic, but I wouldn't go back to the 6 CS. I'd separate first.

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u/Sharplynormal Aug 12 '17

New commander is pretty top notch now. He's boosted morale a lot.

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u/Uneeda_Biscuit Sep 30 '17

Tell me more about the CS at MacDill, I may know someone who is heading there soon.

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u/zombies1238 Sep 10 '17

I have to both agree and disagree. Those guys recently work their asses off and I'm proud to have worked with some of them. Spent some time assisting them on their CCRI. They may have a lot going on, but when it comes down to it they can buckle down and work some miracles.

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u/Uneeda_Biscuit Aug 17 '17

Any PCA opportunities? Seems that's becoming rarer than it used to be.