Tyndall says its final goodbye to F-15s

Team Tyndall completed its F-15 drawdown Sept. 21 with the 95th Fighter Squadron inactivation and departure of its final three F-15s.When the drawdown began, Tyndall was home to two F-15 fighter squadrons, the 2nd and the 95th. The 2nd closed its doors on May 7 and now, less than five months later,

AETC welcomes new vice commander

Air Education and Training Command recently welcomed its new vice commander into its fold. Lt. Gen. Douglas H. Owens arrived in San Antonio Sept. 8, received his third star the next day, and immediately began the task of learning everything he could about AETC's mission and its people. "It's

POW/MIA vigil run

Fatal-free Critical Days of Summer

Air Education and Training Command recently announced 2010 as the command's first-ever fatality-free 101 Critical Days of Summer."AETC averages 3.05 fatalities annually during the Critical Days of Summer," said Mr. Robbie Bogard, AETC Headquarters safety and occupational health specialist. "To turn

Wing commander delivers 'State of Tyndall' address

The commander of the 325th Fighter Wing addressed key civic and business leaders from Tyndall's local area Sept. 14 in the Horizons Community Center during the annual 'State of Tyndall' address. After welcoming more than 65 community members of the Tyndall Military Affairs Committee who were

New 19th Air Force commander visits Tyndall

Major General Mark Solo, 19th Air Force commander, and his wife, Patty, made their first official visit to Tyndall Sept. 9-10 since taking command in July."My wife and I are thrilled to be here," said General Solo. "As a young lieutenant, Patty was trained as a weapons controller here at Tyndall and

Airey NCO Academy graduation

Congratulations to the Airey NCO Academy Technical Sergeants, who graduated Sept 9.Derezotes, Joshua - 325th Security Forces SquadronFigueroa, Sharita - 101st Air Operations Group Garske, Derek - 325th Comptroller Squadron Jones, Aric - 325th Maintenance Squadron Mealer, Christopher - 325th Force

Tyndall Airman heads to races

A Team Tyndall Airman was recently selected to represent the Air Education and Training Command in the 14th Annual Air Force Marathon, Sept. 18.Airman 1st Class Henry Duvall, 325th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-22 Raptor assistant dedicated crew chief, will compete in the half marathon at Wright

The final fini flight

In 1983, Tyndall Air Force Base received its first F-15 Eagle. Twenty-seven years later, three F-15s made the final local area sorties, piloted by Lt. Col. Scott Yancy, Lt. Col. Brian Porter and Capt. David Magnuson. Colonel Yancy is the 95th Fighter Squadron commander and flew the flagship jet one

Warrior Spotlight

The Warrior Spotlight is a weekly recognition program designed to feature Team Tyndall Airmen and how they support the Air Force mission.Squadron: 325th Contracting Squadron Name: Gene RandallRank: Technical Sgt.Hometown: Mt. Holly, N.J.Time in Service: 10 years, 4 monthsHobbies: Sports, fishing,