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  • Air Force Personnel Center adds SRP, CJR to virtual MPF

    The Air Force will add the Selective Reenlistment and Career Job Reservation programs to the virtual Military Personnel Flight, furthering Personnel Services Delivery Transformation. Beginning Sept. 1, the automated SRP process will e-mail commanders a monthly roster notifying them of their Airmen projected for reenlistment. Commanders can choose

  • Tyndall CFC efforts need push to meet goal

    Tyndall members interested in contributing to charitable organizations through the annual Combined Federal Campaign must submit pledge cards by Oct. 24. Combined Federal Campaign is an annual program giving Airmen the opportunity to donate to local, state and national charitable organizations. Last year, Tyndall proved to be one of the most

  • Tyndall aims for base, Air Force energy goals

    As the largest consumer of energy in the Department of Defense, the Air Force has developed a two-part strategy to reduce energy consumption and waste. "This strategy of assured domestic supply and aggressive energy conservation will benefit our entire Air Force, but we need all Airmen to do their part," said Secretary of the Air Force Michael

  • Watch What You Heat

    How often has the doorbell rung or a child interrupted you while you were cooking, causing you to forget about the chicken you left sizzling on the stove until smoke filled the house? If this scenario or a similar one doesn't sound familiar, you may want to think about it more because it's likely that you, a friend or family member has run the risk

  • Air Force Memorial completed

    The Air Force Memorial's stainless steel spires were finished Sept. 21. Reaching a height of 270 feet and located on a promontory overlooking Arlington Cemetery, the memorial will transform the greater Washington, D.C., skyline and provide visitors with a commanding view of the nation's Capitol, according to retired Maj. Gen. Edward F. Grillo Jr.,

  • Readiness Airmen receive occupational badge

    When six Airmen received the new Civil Engineer Readiness occupational badge during a ceremony here Oct. 2, a lasting impression was made on the careers of those involved in the ceremony and present in the chemical warfare classroom during the event. "This badge will ensure they are recognized as experts in a chemical, biological, radiological and

  • PT uniform now mandatory

    The wear of the Air Force physical training uniform for unit fitness activities is now mandatory. All Airmen will be required to have one running suit, two T-shirts and two pair of shorts.The Air Force created the PTU to support unit cohesion and present a professional, standardized image.Also beginning in October, enlisted Airmen will receive an

  • Tax credits 'pay' those most energy efficient

    Energy conservation is no longer simply the token issue of grass-roots environmental policy debate and lobbying efforts. Since the signing of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, every taxpayer is affected by energy conservation legislation and tax laws, which offer considerable incentives to those who realize the need to become more

  • Tyndall featured in new AF advertising campaign

    The Air Force unveiled an innovative television and online advertising campaign Sept. 18 aimed at giving teens and Internet users a realistic view of life in the military. Tyndall Airmen were filmed for the Air Force Recruiting's Web site, www.dosomethingamazing.com. Click "Raptor" to see Tyndall's air traffic controllers, engine mechanics, pilots,

  • Passports to be required soon

    People traveling to and from the Caribbean, Bermuda, Panama, Mexico and Canada will be required to have a passport or other secure, accepted document to enter or re-enter the United States by Jan. 1, 2008 according to the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004.  "The State Department has not finalized what other documents will be
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