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Florida
Nestled in a bay on the west coast of Florida, Tampa is the "Lightning Capital of North America," based on the prolific summer thunderstorms, each of which can generate thousands of individual bolts.
About MacDill AFB
View More ImagesLocated within the city limits of Tampa, MacDill Air Force Base is not only the Headquarters for the United States Central Command (USCENTCOM), it is one of the most beautiful Air Force Bases. Sitting at the tip of the Interbay Peninsula, MacDill is surrounded with beaches and blue water.
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Aircraft at MacDill AFBThe refueling tanker used by the Air Force Reserve at MacDill is the KC-135.
Mission:
The Air Force Reserve operates the 927th Air Refueling Wing and the 45th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron.