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Tyndall Airman aces fitness test, pushes limits at 66 years old

A 66-year-old Air Force officer obtained a perfect score on his annual military physical fitness test for the second consecutive time. "During my recent annual fitness test, I ran a mile and a half in 10:15, did 45 push-ups in one minute and 45 sit-ups in one minute," said Lt. Col. (Dr.) Daniel

A cyclist's journey for honor, awareness

People ride bicycles because it's a past time. Some people ride bikes as a sport or for exercise, while others may ride bikes as a mode of transportation. But one man is riding his bike to honor and salute American veterans and their families. "Fallen Heroes" Ride Across America is a campaign to

Tyndall pilots hone skills, 'fight' against Marine Corps aviators

Approximately ten F-15C Eagle pilots and more than 60 aircraft maintainers and support personnel from the 95th Fighter Squadron departed Tyndall today for Key West Naval Air Station. Tyndall pilots and maintainers from the 2nd Fighter Squadron have been conducting combat training missions against

325th MXG is honored with AETC logistics award

The 325th Maintenance Group was awarded the 2006 Gen. Thomas Gerrity Logistics Award by the Air Education and Training Command for their performance last year. The award recognizes superior performance by a unit for their maintenance and mission support of the Air Force mission. "I am very proud of

AETC commander brings mission back into focus

The commander of Air Education and Training Command met with senior leaders to address the command's most pressing concerns during the bi-annual AETC Commanders' Conference held here March 12-16. The week-long series of briefings, open forums and social events brings AETC leaders together to discuss

The fleet is complete!

When it's hot, it's hot

Recently, several avoidable fire mishaps have occurred at Tyndall. The improper disposal of hot charcoal caused the contents of a dumpster to ignite and in another case, the improper disposal of a cigarette butt caused a trash can to catch fire. Both fires were controlled and extinguished before

Anthrax vaccine becoming mandatory

The Department of Defense issued a new policy memo Oct. 12 requiring mandatory Anthrax vaccinations for individuals in selected high-threat areas or special mission units. The clinic here is already administering the vaccine to those who wish to get it. Although it is voluntary now, it will become