Camp Amigo staff, burn survivors visit Tyndall

More than 40 burn survivors attending a week-long burn victim camp in Cape San Blas, Fla. visited Tyndall to see the aircraft and have lunch with firefighters July 15. Visiting the base is just one of the events the campers participate in during their stay at Camp Amigo."Our camp is different from

Tyndall recognizes 80th anniversary of Lt. Francis Tyndall's death

The base American flag flew at half staff July 15 to honor the anniversary of 1st Lt. Francis Tyndall's death; the Airman Tyndall Air Force Base was named after in 1940. The date July 15 marks 80 years since his passing, yet Tyndall still commemorates his legacy through its mission of training and

Colonel completes fini-flight in MIG killer

The former 2nd Fighter Squadron commander recently completed his fini-flight on the only aircraft at Tyndall with an air-to-air kill, a F-15C Eagle, serial number 79-0021. Not only was it Col. Steven Burgh's final flight at Tyndall, but it was also the jet's final flight.The F-15, piloted by 1st Lt.

ABM Graduation

Congratulations to the July 14 Air Battle Manager graduates. 1st Lt. Timothy B. Finley 2nd Lt. Jacob A. Akins 2nd Lt. Adrian Gonzalez 2nd Lt. Charles E. Jeffries 2nd Lt. Jennifer M. Johnson 2nd Lt. Christopher M. Nicklas 2nd Lt. Luke A. Rooney 2nd Lt. David M. Shipman 2nd Lt. Chad W. Stoll 2nd Lt.

AADD to the rescue

Not all programs at Tyndall can help save your career and possibly your life at the same time. One program can, and it has a record of success. Airmen Against Drunk Driving at Tyndall has made approximately 219 saves so far this year, according to Senior Airman Amanda Regan, 325th Communications

Oil containment booms in place

Boneheads reunite for last time

Several former 95th Fighter Squadron "Boneheads" reunited for the 68th Anniversary Reunion, held June 24-26 at Tyndall. The attendees, all from different time periods of service to the 95th, joined for the last reunion to celebrate their time as Boneheads before the squadron deactivates. The events

Academy cadets experience Tyndall

Tyndall Airman selected for Thunderbirds

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, commonly known as the "Thunderbirds," recently announced incoming officer selections for the 2011 demonstration season, and one of the selectees is from Tyndall.Major Jason Moore, 325th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintenance operations officer, will

Tyndall first sergeant volunteers, wins trip to U.S. Open

Tyndall first sergeant Master Sgt. Bill Fortenberry, 325th Air Control Squadron, recently volunteered his time with the 7th Annual Bob Hope Memorial Classic Golf Tournament May 14 and 15 in Ft. Walton Beach, Fla., to benefit the Air Force Enlisted Village.Golfers in the tournament pay an entry fee