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  • Tyndall history revisited

    In the early 1950s, all-weather jet interception required a two-man aircrew: a pilot to fly the aircraft to the target and a radar observer to take the plane in for the kill. However, with the advent of the F-86D Sabre, the direction of aircraft intercepts and intercept training was changed

  • CCAF students graduate

    One hundred forty-six Community College of the Air Force associate degrees were awarded to Tyndall personnel during a commencement ceremony held at the 325th Air Control Squadron auditorium, April 28. Though all graduates were honored, not all were able to attend due to deployments, permanent

  • ALS Graduation

    Congratulations to the Airman Leadership School April 8 graduates.Staff SergeantHelias, AaronViedma, AntonioSenior Airman Atteberry, RobertAxtell, BryantBenitez Santana, AnthonyBrown, ReneeButler, BryceCarter, WilliamChapman, JeremyChappell, AshleyClare, RichardCollins, DennisEaton, GaryEstabrook,

  • CCRI coming soon

    With 10 days approaching until the Command Cyber Readiness Inspection, May 17 to 21, network security should be a topic on everyone's mind. As the 325th Communications Squadron continues to fight thousands of vulnerabilities on our networks, its leadership highlighted a few key topics. There has

  • AETC announces Logistics Readiness Award winners

    Air Education and Training Command recently announced a Tyndall Air Force Base Airman as the 2009 Logistics Readiness Award winner for AETC. Senior Airman Jennie Garza, a Logistics Plans journeyman, earned this award which recognizes the command's top performers."I would just like to thank my

  • Airmen Control New International Airport

    Airmen from Tyndall Approach Control provided critical operational support for the new Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) by creating new air traffic control routes and procedures. The airport authority plans to open the new airport May 23 and Airmen from the Tyndall Approach

  • ABM students earn wings

    Lieutenants from the 325th Air Control Squadron completed the first of six new syllabus flights April 27 that will allow Air Battle Manager students to earn aeronautical wings while training at Tyndall. "The flight was incredible," said 2nd Lt. Luke Sheets, ABM student. "I have never experienced

  • Vietnam ace speaks to Tyndall Airman

    Retired Brigadier General Stephen Ritchie spoke to the Tyndall Airman Leadership School April 22 at the 325th Air Control Squadron Auditorium.General Ritchie finished first in his pilot training class, was the youngest ever weapons school instructor, and the only Air Force ace pilot to come out of

  • Tyndall gives back to givers

    Tyndall Air Force Base hosted the annual Volunteer Appreciation Reception April 21 at the Community Center."Today, we are recognizing volunteers, who gave up their time to assist Tyndall and the local community," said Anita M. Pembleton, Airman and Family Readiness Director. "We have been doing this

  • Air Force family celebrates 'Facility Energy' initiatives this Earth Day

    Air Force men and women join millions of people across the country and around the globe this year in celebrating 40 years of Earth Day. Celebrated annually on April 22, Earth Day promotes awareness and appreciation for the environment. The slogan, "make every day Earth Day" is exemplified in the Air