Airfield management team proves to be Air Force best

An 11-man team of the 325th Operations Support Squadron was awarded "Airfield Management Facility of the Year" by Air Force officials June 13 along with other announced winners of the 2006 Air Force Airfield Operation Awards. "Managing Tyndall's airfield construction is too massive of an undertaking

Children must learn how to manage being alone at base home

A knock at the door, a stove, first aid and fire are all on the list of things that are sometimes scary but need to be responded to for someone 10 years old or up left home alone at their base residence. Luckily, Youth Center personnel provide the tools to ensure they are safe. Saturday more youth

Tyndall deploys Raptors to Nellis AFB

On June 3rd, six F-22s deployed from Tyndall AFB, Fla. to Nellis AFB, Nev. for two weeks to provide support to the United States Air Force weapons school during the mission employment phase. As a result of the deployment, the Air Force was able to learn some specific lessons on how to integrate the

Tyndall Dining Hall Re-opening

Military children 'deploy' to operation Jr. RAPTOR

Operation Jr. RAPTOR returned to Tyndall Friday for the program's second year to give military children the opportunity to experience the deployment process. More than 120 children, ages 6 to 14 participated in today's events. "The program allows children the opportunity to experience a deployment

Tyndall celebrates 'Wing Safety Day'

Summer time is right around the corner, which means it's time for outdoor fun. For many reasons, summer months tend to be a period when off-duty mishaps increases. The 325th Fighter Wing hosted Safety Day 2007 Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Heritage Park. "The idea is to get safety on the

Tyndall welcomes privatized housing, begins building

Tyndall leadership and GMH Military Housing employees participated in a ground breaking ceremony for the new privatized housing community here May 10. "Today we mark the beginning of a series of improvements for military families here at Tyndall," said Bruce Robinson, president of GMH Military

Tyndall to residents: Wildfires pose no threat

As wildfires continue to burn much of Florida and on base, Tyndall Air Force Base officials are telling residents not to worry. "No base assets are threatened by these fires," said Walt Walter, the base's Wildlands Fire Program manager. Two active fires are burning on the base, but they are located

Tyndall 'goes green' with solar energy systems on base

Conventional power has kept Tyndall running for years, but now alternative sources, such as solar energy from the sun are being incorporated base-wide. The 325th Civil Engineer Squadron completed one of their renewable energy projects this week. "The systems installed are a little unique and have

Tyndall adds exercise equipment to improve PT

Most squadrons at Tyndall have their daily Physical Training at the Fitness Center track, either in the morning or the afternoon. Some days they have a "run day" and only do cardio workouts. Other days might consist of push-ups and leg kicks. But now Tyndall is adding a new feature for workout