Changes coming to the Post-9/11 GI-Bill

The Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Improvements Act of 2010 was recently signed into law. Effective Aug. 1, 2009, but not payable until Oct. 1, 2011-- Certain National Guard members mobilized on Title 32 orders on, or after, Sept. 11, 2001 are now eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill and any

Local airport supports military

Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport recently opened a military welcome center, available to all individuals with a valid military identification card.The facility features 2,300 square feet of amenities to those who are military affiliated."We have televisions, Wi-Fi, computers,

Airey NCO Academy Graduation

Congratulations to the Airey NCO Academy Technical Sergeants, who graduated Dec. 16.Adams, Jeremy - 552nd Maintenance Squadron Chapman, Donovan - 325th Mission Support Group Ford, Charles - 325th Maintenance SquadronMartinez, Ramon - 325th Operations Group Mcclain, Jacob - Detachment 1, 823rd RED

Communications Airmen prove vital to Regional Command-West mission

Imagine a small group of elite Soldiers on patrol in the mountains of northern Herat province coming under heavy attack by a much-larger group of insurgents.What if these outnumbered and outgunned Soldiers called back to Camp Arena for close-air support but found no answer on the receiving end?In a

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Technology Expo visits Tyndall

Fourteen exhibitors gathered at the Heritage Club to show off their latest advances in technology at the Technology Expo Dec. 8.Each station exhibited something different in the field of technology that might be of interest to Team Tyndall members. "This is part of a Florida winter series," said

Tyndall Airmen earn stripes on spot

Three Stripes for Exceptional Performance were awarded to Airmen Dec. 8 on Tyndall.STEP promotions are an annual program that allows for leadership to select a number of Airmen with exceptional potential for promotion. Only staff sergeant through master sergeant are eligible for submission."It is a

A&FRC spreads holiday cheer to deployed member's families

Airman and Family Readiness sponsored the third annual Hearts Apart Holiday Party Nov. 30 at the Heritage Club."The purpose of the event was to honor our families of deployed and remote military members during this holiday season and to let them know that the Air Force and Tyndall's leadership care

Youth basketball registration

Youth basketball registration has begun and will continue until the end of December. Games begin in January. Boys ages five to 16 and girls ages five to 16 are eligible to sign up. Age 13 and under play on-base leagues and ages 14 and up play the Boys and Girls Club local chapters. To register,

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