Today, U.S. Reps. Kathy Castor (D-FL14) and David Jolly (R-FL13) met with wing commanders at MacDill Air Force Base for a strategy session on base requirements, such as infrastructure updates needed for the new KC-135 tanker aircraft scheduled to arrive at MacDill in FY18, expanded base housing and relocated Army Reserve helicopter units

“A year ago, the Tampa Bay community learned that the MacDill Means Mobility bipartisan initiative launched years ago was successful in elevating our base’s profile and as a result, eight refueling tanker aircraft, attendant jobs and infrastructure are on course for our base,” U.S. Rep. Castor said. “Since that announcement, my congressional colleagues in Tampa Bay and I have had multiple meetings and discussions with military commanders and leaders in Washington, D.C. as well as in Tampa to ensure MacDill is in the best position to serve these additional aircraft and grow a talented workforce. Today’s visit provided an opportunity for Rep. Jolly and I to hear and view firsthand the needs of the base to ensure that we are advocating in the most effective way possible in Washington.”

Today's meeting also included a review of key funding issues, personnel overview and infrastructure needs on the base.

MacDill is home to the 6th Air Mobility Wing and 39 Mission Teammates, including U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command. MacDill has about 14,500 workers, including both contractors and military personnel, and a $5 billion economic impact in Tampa Bay.

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