Tyndall tests emergency preparedness during annual hurricane readiness exercise
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Erik Parris, 325th Security Forces Squadron training and standards superintendent, right, explains emergency radio capabilities to Col. Ryan Thulin, 325th Fighter Wing commander, during a hurricane readiness exercise at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, July 22, 2026. Handheld radios serve as the primary and most reliable communication option to maintain command and control when severe weather knocks out localized power grids and internet services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rosario Garcia)