Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets interacted with a robot at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Jan. 15, 2020. The 325th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal showcased one of their bomb squad robots to show the cadets Air Force capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Kayla Fitzgerald)

U.S. Air Force Col. Gregory Beaulieu, 325th Mission Support Group commander poses for a photo with his spouse, Amy, at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Jan 15, 2020. The couple planted a longleaf pine tree as part of a long term, large scale project to restore Tyndall's ecosystem after the devastation caused by Category 5 Hurricane Michael in 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Magen M. Reeves)

A change in Department of Defense policy went into effect Jan. 1, 2020 allowing Veterans who meet certain qualifications and their caregivers increased benefits on base. Starting the beginning of the new year, former prisoners of war, veterans who were awarded the Purple Heart, received a Medal of Honor, or have service-connected disabilities now have retail privileges at the commissary and base exchange, as well as moral, welfare, and recreation (MWR) facilities. (U.S. Air Force article by Senior Airman Cheyenne Larkin)

A small team assisted in getting over 11,000 people from the 325th Fighter Wing out of Hurricane Michael’s path once the evacuation order was given, and continued to provide support when Tyndall needed to be rebuilt. Tyndall’s very own 325th Comptroller Squadron fit the bill for this prestigious award. Their selflessness and dedication to the safety of others and the reconstruction efforts for the base has earned them the Gen. Larry O. Spencer Special Acts and Services Award. (U.S. Air Force article by Senior Airman Stefan Alvarez)

Local community and military service members attend the Bay County Chamber of Commerce First Friday meeting at Panama City, Florida, Jan. 10, 2020. The agenda was modified at this event to focus on encouraging local businesses to hire military spouses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Magen M. Reeves)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christian Gosnell, 325th Civil Engineer Squadron driver operator, and U.S. Air Force Col. Brian Laidlaw, 325th Fighter Wing commander operate a fire hose before a simulated burning building exercise at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., Dec. 20, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stefan Alvarez)