TRICARE pharmacy copay increase

Sometime in February, prescription copays will increase (date is pending). Congress passed the increases into law (NDAA FY13) and annual increases will occur based on retiree cost-of-living adjustments (COLA). There may be some years where there are no increases. For years where an increase would be

Flu Shot Non-Availability

As of Jan. 14, the 325th Medical Group exhausted its supply of adult flu shots with the exception of the very few vials reserved for active duty members. No new shipments are expected to arrive this year. The Immunization Clinic has approximately 150 vials of the flu vaccine formulated for the 3 to

Changes to Prime Service Areas

Beginning October 1, 2013, TRICARE Prime will no longer be available to beneficiaries living in certain areas. Prime Service Areas (PSAs) -- geographic areas where TRICARE Prime is offered -- are being realigned, and some PSAs are being eliminated as a result. PSAs were created to ensure medical

325th Maintenance Group celebrates annual achievements

It's that time of year again; Col. Curtis Hafer, 325th Maintenace Group commander, and  the men and women of the 325th MXG, are scheduled to host their annual Maintenance Professional's Banquet 6 p.m. March 15 in Hangar 1.The Airmen of the 325th Maintenance Group will celebrate their numerous

Community police receive all-terrain vehicles

Tyndall's 325th Security Forces Squadron community police recently added brand new, all-terrain vehicles to their inventory of equipment used for keeping Tyndall safe and secure."The ATVs will be used to conduct shoreline patrols and complete random anti-terrorism measures," said Tech. Sgt. Clint

Don't be a statistic...Think F.A.S.T.

Tyndall's community police work with Balfour Beatty to host 2013's first Fear Adrenaline Stress Training class Jan. 19 at the Balfour Beatty Community Center. Approximately 18 women, age 14-years-old and older, attended the class, which taught women how to defend themselves in fearful and stressful

At the crossroads of freedom and equality

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Tyndall Black Heritage Committee hosted the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Jan.18 at the base chapel.Chairman of the Bay County Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Alfred McCambry, was the guest speaker at the event.He spoke in front of more than 50

Tyndall squadrons adopt local schools

Team Tyndall is reaching out to local schools to mentor today's students to be tomorrow's leaders. The base implemented the Adopt-a-School program in November 2012, said Barbara N. P. Copeland, 325th Force Support SquadronTyndall School Liaison officer and Exceptional Family Member Program

Base exercise tests, prepares Airmen

Road Closures

Heritage Parkway traffic will be limited to one lane Jan. 16 and 17.This is necessary to pave the new running trail currently under construction. Road crews will use handheld traffic signs to control the flow of traffic through the area. For more information contact Staff Sgt. Louis Vargas, 325th