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  • 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)

    AFROTC cadets visit Tyndall; future officers

    Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets visited Tyndall Air Force Base. Lt. Cols. Brent Blandino and David Calderon briefed the cadets who then toured the base.
  • 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)

    Deforestation on Tyndall leads to ecosystem restoration

    Beginning Jan. 15, 2020, Tyndall Air Force Base Airmen, the 325th Civil Engineer Squadron natural resources section, and contracted partners will begin planting longleaf pine trees along Highway 98 near Fire Station 4 at Silver Flag Road. This is a partnership between U.S. Air Force service members, Department of Defense contracted employees, and representatives of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
  • 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. (Courtesy graphic)

    New Department of Defense Policy

    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.
  • 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)

    Tyndall finance Airmen facilitated base rebuild, won Air Force award

    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. Created in honor of Gen. Larry O. Spencer, the Special Acts and Services award recognizes service members and civilians who have exhibited a selfless spirit of service to others. 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.
  • 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)

    First Friday military spouse employment event Jan. 10

    Organizations affiliated with Tyndall Air Force Base have partnered with the Bay County Chamber of Commerce and the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce to host a First Friday event held Jan. 10, 2020, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Florida State University Holley Center, Panama City, Florida.
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christian Gosnell, 325th Civil Engineer Squadron driver operator (right), instructs U.S. Air Force Col. Brian Laidlaw, 325th Fighter Wing commander (left), how to operate a fire hose before a simulated burning building exercise at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., Dec. 20, 2019. Gosnell has been an Air Force fire fighter at Tyndall for six years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stefan Alvarez)

    Airman Shadow: 325 CES Fire Department

    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.
  • Master Sgt. Toni Clements, 601st Air Operations Center Combat Operations Division assistant superintendent, reviews a website during holiday operations, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Dec. 23, 2019. For over 60 years, the North American Aerospace Defense Command has tracked Santa’s progress around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cheyenne Larkin)

    NORAD: over 60 years of tracking Santa

    With the holiday season rapidly approaching, teams at the 601st Air and Space Operations Center and the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) are ready and waiting for a certain reindeer-led sleigh to take to the skies.
  • According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about 1.5 million people are arrested in a given year for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. That means that one out of every 121 licensed drivers were arrested for drunk driving. On November 16, 2018, Staff Sgt. Alexandra Longfellow, 21st Space Wing public affairs photojournalist, was arrested for drunk driving on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. For the past year, she has been working hard to get her life back together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

    TAFB Airmen Against Drunk Driving here to help this holiday season

    The holiday season can be full of good times with good people. There can be joyous events, memorable nights, and also not-so memorable nights. For such nights, the Airmen Against Drunk Driving team is available to offer assistance and help keep the Tyndall family safe.

  • FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF MILITARY OPERATIONS AREAS AND WARNING AREA TO REPLACE ALTITUDE RESERVATIONS AT TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, FLORIDA ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

    FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF MILITARY OPERATIONS AREAS AND WARNING AREA TO REPLACE ALTITUDE RESERVATIONS AT TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, FLORIDA ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

  • Environmental Assessment for Development of Military Operations Areas and Warning Area to Replace Altitude Reservations at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida

    Environmental Assessment for Development of Military Operations Areas and Warning Area to Replace Altitude Reservations at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida.
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