Stay safe this holiday season

The Christmas holiday season is one of the most anticipated time of the year for many people. It would be an awful time to let a senseless mishap alter this otherwise joyous occasion. During the holiday break, many people decide to enjoy some much needed rest and relaxation. This is the time when

Tyndall cuts water consumption, saves thousands of dollars

Tyndall engineers have come up with creative solutions for saving water, energy and money.In fiscal year 2009, engineers cut water consumption by 17.6 percent and saved more than $62,000 by reducing the irrigation schedules. In November alone, $13,000 was saved by turning off the sprinklers. The

New network upgrades completed

The 325th Communications Squadron has recently completed the next generation upgrade through the Air Force Combat Information Transport System.The project, completed in less than four years, has doubled the network speed and cut the power consumption in half. "These efforts have been made to

Team Tyndall protects against H1N1

Air Force officials reinforce tattoo, body alteration policy

Air Force senior leaders here have taken steps to ensure Air Force dress and personal appearance standards are applied consistently across the service."It's about enforcing and maintaining Air Force standards," said Lt. Gen. Richard Y. Newton III, the deputy chief of staff for manpower and

Think green

Tyndall Air Force Base recently opened a new 5,000-square-foot Recycling Center with several upgrades from the previous building that was built in the 1940's.The new facility is located in the 6,000 block on the operational side."The original center was an energy hog," said Gerry Spivey, 325th Civil

Tyndall AFB’s H1N1 Vaccine Status

The H1N1 flu vaccine, which is not the same as seasonal flu vaccine, has become available at Tyndall Air Force Base.There will be a mass immunization for active duty members who fall into the following high-risk categories: dorm residents, pregnant members, asthmatics and diabetics, from noon to 2

Fire Safety Tips to Keep the Season Merry

Each holiday season tragedy strikes hundreds of families throughout the United States. Statistics show that fires related to candles, Christmas trees, holiday lighting and portable space heaters cause a dramatic increase in residential fires between Thanksgiving and New Year. While it is easy to get

Medical Service Award

The Air Education and Training Command recently announced the 2009 AETC Medical Service Awards. Brigadier Gen. Sarah P. Wells Senior NCO AwardMaster Sgt. Lorilee Draper Col. Donald D. Dunton Airman Award Senior Airman Ross Farneth Jesse Edwards Company Grade AwardCaptain Rama BhyravabhotlaSurgeon

2009 AFOUA

The Air Education and Training Command recently announced the 2009 Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, with the 325th Fighter Wing among the winners. Tyndall is being recognized for July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.Congratulations Team Tyndall.