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

Eagle's soar - Tyndall maintainers on record-setting roll

Major improvements made while maintaining the three-decade old F-15 Eagle have marked fiscal 2007 as one of the greatest turnaround years for aircraft and maintenance performance indicators in the history of Tyndall. "Our maintainers stepped up to a challenge - a challenge to excel and to strive to

Well-rounded athlete

Three generations of Bronze Stars

It's rare to receive a military decoration for combat as an Airman. It's very rare to receive the same award your mother once received. And it's extremely rare to receive an award that both your mother and grandfather received before you. Staff Sgt. Jonathan Morrison, 325th Civil Engineering

Youth saving money for the future

Saving money can be a hard habit to pick up. Debt in U.S. households rose from 96 percent of personal disposable income in 2000, to 113 percent at the end of 2004, according to U.S. News and World Report. With personal debt in America increasing, educating our children about financial responsibility

Summer Camp helps stave off summer boredom

School's out for summer! Well, it may not be yet, but it will be very soon - and the Tyndall Youth Center has the solution to vacation boredom: Summer Camp. Starting the day after school officially ends, Summer Camp will bring on the activities, field trips and a fun and safe environment for kids to

Keeping the 'comm' up