Wing honorary CCs tour Tyndall, WEG

The 53rd Wing honorary commanders took a trip to Panama City, Fla., March 26 - not to get a jump on 'spring break' - but to tour and learn more about the 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group located here. "At Eglin (Air Force Base) the honorary commanders only get a part of the 53rd Wing picture," said Lt.

AFAF kick-off

Children transform into ‘Airmen’ during Tyndall’s practice air show

Four young lives were transformed on Tyndall's flightline during the Gulf Coast Salute air show practice Friday. One young boy turned into an honorary Air Force fire fighter while three others were named "Pilot of the Day." All of them shared stories of their first time in uniform and on an Air

Out of the stone age

Recently, people may have used this phrase to describe certain 325th Services Squadron media products, but now the squadron has joined the rest of world in the 21st Century with new advertising and programming efforts. The most visible of these efforts is the completely revamped website at

Two NCOs receive combat medal

An NCO from the 325th Security Forces Squadron and one from the 325th Civil Engineer Squadron were awarded the Air Force Combat Action Medal during the Commander's Call ceremony here March 14. Staff Sgt. Cesar Flores, 325th SFS flight chief and Staff Sgt. Jonathon Morrison, 325th CES explosive

Spring breakers invade base

With spring break visitors taking over the local area, even the 325th Fighter Wing couldn't out-maneuver the student invasion. In fact, the Checkertails welcomed the challenge by hosting college students from three universities on an installation tour to introduce them to active-duty lifestyle. Air

325th SFS augments certified police officers

Police officers with prior law enforcement experience have been hired to augment deployed 325th Security Forces Squadron patrolmen beginning this year. Due to the high rate of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom deployments, five certified police officers have been hired to

Safety tips for Gulf Coast Salute 2008

Tyndall Air Force Base's 2008 Gulf Coast Salute air show and open house will be a fun-filled day of displays, demonstrations and presentations. Base safety officials offer some safety tips to all base visitors to ensure full enjoyment of the event and minimize safety incidents and inconveniences. ·

Deployed Airmen families gather for Spring Social

The Tyndall Air Force Base Airmen and Family Readiness center hosted a "Hearts Apart" Spring Social March 6 for families of deployed servicemembers. The focus of the party was to show support to the families while their loved ones are away. "Hearts Apart provides a way for the families left behind

Congratulations Team Tyndall's senior master sergeant selects

Congratulations to Tyndall Air Force Base senior master sergeant selects:325th Medical Group: Eric Hall, 325th Aero-medical Dental Squadron 325th Operations Group: Robin Keys, 325th Operations Support Squadron Evelyn Perry, 43rd Fighter Squadron Eric Smith, 325th Air Control Squadron Kenneth Thorn,