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  • Staff Sgt. Kaylon Haynes, 325th Logistics and Readiness Squadron vehicle operator, places a board under a pallet being lowered to the ground on the Tyndall flightline Jan 14. The pallet was brought to the 95th Fighter Squadron as part of an exercise conducted by Tyndall to train and project unrivaled combat air power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dustin Mullen/Released)

    Exercise keeps Airmen deployment ready

    In the chilly early morning hours, the silence is broken with the sound of sirens. The words, "Exercise, exercise, exercise; alarm red," echo throughout the base as Airmen of the 325th Fighter Wing train for war.Tyndall conducts six to seven exercises annually to test the full spectrum of readiness.  Crown Royal 15-02 was specifically designed to
  • Healthy variety of food is offered every day by the Berg-Liles dining facility and the Raptor Quick Turn Flight Kitchen at Tyndall. Both dining facilities are committed to offering Airmen healthy options in accordance with the Department of Defense standards. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

    New Year new change

    When it comes to New Year resolutions, eating right and living a healthier life is a common theme. To accommodate these goals, Tyndall Air Force Base's Berg-Lilies dining facility and Raptor Quick Turn Flight Kitchen give Airmen and other patrons options."All of our recipes follow United States Department of Agriculture dietary guidelines," said
  • William Merritt, a retired Air Force master sergeant, is featured on a past cover of Airman Magazine. He is the father of Michael Merritt, 325th Operation Support Squadron radar approach control chief controller, and the second of three generations of Air Traffic Controllers. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

    Controlling the airspace for three generations

    Children often admire parents and grandparents for doing great things. This sometimes compels them to follow in family footsteps and strive for greatness. For one Tyndall Airman, those footsteps were followed exactly, leading three generations to Air Traffic Control towers. Senior Master Sgt. Michael Merritt, 325th Operation Support Squadron radar
  • 325th Medical Group

    Health in the New Year

    The New Year is here and with it come resolutions. After the parties and celebrations at the end of 2014, many are looking toward health as their number one resolution."I am in pretty good health," said Senior Airman Melanie Maier, 325th Fighter Wing protocol specialist. "However, each year I like to make improving my health a New Year's resolution
  • Master Sgt. Dontrel Daniels, 325th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron production superintendent, and wife Christina Daniels (left), and Staff Sgt. Gary Stewart, 95th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew chief, and wife Michelle Stewart (right), stand by gifts donated to a family that needed some holiday cheer. The 325th AMXS holiday committee had funds left over and decided to donate what was left to a family. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

    Happy holidays

    The holidays are a time of giving. Some families don't have the luxury of getting gifts, but for one Panama City family, a kind gesture from complete strangers helped in many ways.Members of the 325th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron holiday party committee had plenty left to give after their holiday party, so that is what they did."We were fortunate
  • Master Sgt. Ryan Blumberg, 823rd RED HORSE expeditionary manpower management course instructor, lays a wreath on a veterans grave Dec. 13 at the Mount Hope Cemetery in Lynn Haven, Fla. Blumberg laid the wreath as part of the Wreaths Across America Day event, that pays respect and honor to military members that have fallen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sergio A. Gamboa)

    Fallen, yet still alive

    Remembering, honoring and teaching is Wreath Across Americas' mission in paying respect to veterans who have fallen. Even a simple gesture of visiting the graveyard veterans now rest upon can say something of how American heroes are appreciated by current and past military members and their families.Every year Wreaths Across America sponsors a
  • U.S. Marines from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Cali., prepare to mount an ordnance on a F/A-18C Hornet Nov. 18 on the Tyndall flight line. They participated in the 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group’s Weapon System Evaluation Program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sergio A. Gamboa)

    Train together, fight together

    It takes more than one military branch to defend America's freedoms. Joint tactics play a key role in warfighting missions today. U.S. Marines from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Cali., spent time at Tyndall testing their weapons during a Weapons Systems Evaluation Program with the 53rd Weapons

  • Helping families of deployed Airmen

    The holidays are rapidly approaching. For most people that means joyous times with family, but for many members of Team Tyndall, a part of their family is missing.Tyndall recently deployed more than 200 Airmen to serve their country, leaving family and loved ones behind. This can seem like an overwhelming task but the Airman and Family Readiness
  • A sign with Col. Michael P. Stapleton’s call sign, “Bam Bam,” hangs above the Heritage Room in the 43rd Fighter Squadron. The Heritage Room was devoted to Stapleton Nov. 7 during a dedication ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sergio A. Gamboa)

    The room is all yours

    Remembrance is brought in different ways, whether it's a birthday, an anniversary or even a room dedication to someone that will never be forgotten.On Nov. 7, the 43rd Fighter Squadron dedicated their Heritage Room to Col. Michael "Bam Bam" P. Stapleton, who commanded the squadron from 2004 through 2006."When we name a heritage room in someone's
  • Master Sgt. Troy Thornton, 325th Logistic Readiness Squadron fuels operation section chief, and Senior Airman Kenneth Houston, 325th LRS fuels distribution operator, stand for a photo Nov. 7. Both Airmen competed to see who could run the most miles during the month of October, accumulating more than 400 miles combined. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sergio A. Gamboa)

    Challenge accepted

    The challenge was issued. Both parties shook hands. Both Airmen knew the road ahead would be long and tiring, but with unwavering determination neither yielded to the task.Two Airmen competed to see who could run the most miles during the month of October. When the month ended, more than 400 miles were ran combined. It was a close battle but in the
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