Tyndall begins demolition of damaged facilities

The interior of the Tyndall Air Force Base chapel sits in disarray Feb. 11, 2019. The chapel was left in shambles after the base took a direct hit from Hurricane Michael, a category 4 storm, on Oct. 10, 2018. The chapel's demolition marked the beginning of a long process to clear out damaged structures to make way for new construction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Javier Alvarez)

The Tyndall Air Force Base chapel remains a pile of rubble following a demolition project at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 11, 2019. The chapel was left in shambles after the base took a direct hit from Hurricane Michael, a category 4 storm, Oct. 10, 2018. The chapel's demolition marked the beginning of a long process to clear out damaged structures to make way for new construction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Javier Alvarez)

Construction workers hammer a fence post to create a perimeter around the demolition of the base chapel at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 11, 2019. The base chapel sustained catastrophic damage from Hurricane Michael, a category 4 hurricane. The chapel's demolition marked the beginning of a long process to clear out damaged structures to make way for new construction.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delaney Gonzales)

The base chapel stained glass windows reflect construction equipment at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 11, 2019. The chapel was unable to be restored after sustaining catostrophic damage from Hurricane Michael, a category 4 hurricane that made landfall over the base Oct. 10, 2018. The chapel's demolition marked the beginning of a long process to clear out damaged structures to make way for new construction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes)

Construction workers survey the base chapel as they plan for demolition at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 11, 2019. The base chapel sustained catastrophic damage from Hurricane Michael, a category 4 hurricane. The chapel's demolition marked the beginning of a long process to clear out damaged structures to make way for new construction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes)

Susan stands in front of the Tyndall Air Force Base Chapel right before its demolition at Tyndall Air Force Base,Fla., Feb. 11, 2019. Susan talked about how she has attended the church since 1967, attended weddings, witnessed baptisms and was an active member of the church community. The chapel's demolition marked the beginning of a long process to clear out damaged structures to make way for new construction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Aleaxandre Montes)

The base chapel steeple sits under the sun at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 11, 2019. The Tyndall Chapel was unable to be restored after sustaining catostrophic damage from Hurricane Michael, a category 4 hurricane that made landfall over the base Oct. 10, 2018. The chapel's demolition marked the beginning of a long process to clear out damaged structures to make way for new construction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delaney Gonzales)

An excavator demolishes the base chapel at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 11, 2019. The chapel sustained significant damage due to Hurricane Michael, a category 4 hurricane that made landfall over the base Oct. 10, 2018. The chapel's demolition marked the beginning of a long process to clear out damaged structures to make way for new construction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delaney Gonzales)

Brandon Bishop, Cross Environmental Services regional manager, uses a utility excavator to demolish the base chapel at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 11, 2019. The chapel was left in shambles after the base took a direct hit from Hurricane Michael, a category 4 storm on Oct. 10, 2018. The chapel's demolition marked the beginning of a long process to clear out damaged structures to make way for new construction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Javier Alvarez)