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| Your sponsor can help make your arrival and in-processing procedure a smooth one. Your sponsor is a personal representative of your new commander and his or her duty is to ensure your transition to the base is efficient and effective. Talk to your sponsor often and do not hesitate to ask questions you or your family may have to help you get settled easily. If you need help obtaining a sponsor, please contact the Relocations Assistance Program in the 325th Mission Support Squadron Airmen and Family Readiness Flight at (850) 283-4204. |
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| In Case of Emergency En Route |
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| If an emergency should arise while en route to Tyndall, you should contact your sponsor. If your sponsor is unavailable contact the base operator at (850) 283-1113 and ask to be forwarded to your gaining unit or contact the Military Personnel Flight’s Customer Service Section at (850) 283-2242. |
| In the event of illness, death or natural disaster, contact the nearest American Red Cross chapter. |
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| be advised there is no city bus service to Tyndall, nor is military taxi service available. However, commercial taxis, rental vehicles and limousines serve the Panama City airport. |
If an emergency arises and you are unable to obtain commercial transportation, contact the base motor vehicle dispatch section from 6 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and 6 a.m.-9 p.m. weekends and holidays at
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| Directions to Tyndall AFB |
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| From Bay County International Airport: Take Lisenby Avenue from the airport to Airport Road. Turn left on Airport Road and continue to Harrison Avenue. Turn right on Harrison Avenue and go through the first light (U.S. 231). Turn left at 15th Street |
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| Entrance to Tyndall AFB |
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| Tyndall has two gates; the Sabre Gate is located on U.S. Highway 98 at Sabre Drive, and the Main Gate also located on U.S. |
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| When you arrive, your first stop should be the Military Personnel Flight’s Customer Service Section to begin your in-processing. The MPF is located on the second floor of Building 662. If you arrive after hours, on a weekend or on a holiday, you should notify |
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| Climate |
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| Panama City is a tourist haven due to its year-round warmth and abundant sunshine. Tyndall has a moderately-warm climate throughout the year, with an average summer temperature of 85 degrees, and the average winter temperature of 60 degrees. |
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| October, and the 325th Fighter Wing takes hurricane preparedness very seriously. Military members are required to have a hurricane evacuation plan in place as well as an emergency response kit on hand. Contact the 325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs office at (850) 283-4500 for hurricane preparedness-related information. |
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| Uniforms |
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| All service uniforms are authorized for wear year-round. However, individuals should check with their units for specific uniform policies. Individuals may roll up their BDU sleeves. When rolled up, the camouflage |
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| Sand Dollar Inn |
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Building 1332, (850) 283-4211
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| Offering a 24-hour arrival point for those arriving after duty hours, the Sand Dollar Inn can fill temporary lodging needs for 40 arriving families. It also boasts 219 beds for single officers and more than 500 beds for single enlisted members. |
| Before obtaining temporary lodging in the local Panama City community, contact the Sand Dollar Inn. Reservations for those on orders can be made at any time, but requests for space available rooms can be made no sooner than 24 hours before arrival. |
| Reservations can be made by calling (850) 283-4211 or DSN 523-4211, ext. 3343/3346, |
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| or by writing the Tyndall Lodging Office, P.O. Box 40040, Tyndall AFB FL 32403-5000. Distinguished visitors, colonels and above, should make reservations through the 325th Fighter Wing Protocol office by calling (850) 283-2800. |
| Pets are not permitted in lodging facility rooms; however, pet friendly TLF units are available (a $10 per day non-refundable charge). When calling to book a reservation, specify that you require a pet friendly unit. If a unit is not available, your sponsor can help you obtain a list of kennels in the area, or you can contact the local chamber of commerce or the Internet for local pet care facilities. For more information, contact the Sand Dollar Inn or visit www.325thservices.com. |
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| Pass & Vehicle Registration |
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Building 2650, (850) 283-4191
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| Pass and Registration is located in the visitor’s center on U.S. Highway 98 in the Bay View Housing area, directly across from the Sabre Gate. All personnel who drive a motor vehicle on Tyndall AFB must have a current state registration, proof of insurance and a license to operate a vehicle on Tyndall AFB. To register a vehicle in Florida, contact the Department of Motor Vehicles office in the city of Parker or Panama City. Requirements for state registration are the vehicle title, proof of insurance and the vehicle itself, as the vehicle identification |
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| number will be verified. Members will also need to take along their military ID and a copy of their orders. Those planning to drive a motorcycle on base need to complete a Motorcycle Safety Foundation course. Those who need the course can call the 325th Fighter Wing Safety Office at (850) 283-4231 for enrollment details. To obtain a Florida driver’s license or renew one, contact the Driver’s License Office at (850) 872-4486 or 872-4487. All restricted area badges, contractor badges, Air Education and Training Command Forms 58 and Air Force Forms 354 are processed at Pass and Registration. |
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| Pets |
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| Pet owners planning to live in a base housing area must register their pet with the Tyndall Veterinary Clinic within five working days of the pet’s arrival. |
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| Proof of a rabies vaccination that is less than one year old is required. |
| Contact the Vet Clinic at (850) 283-2434. |
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Building 1003, (850) 283-2366
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A U.S. Postal Service Center is conveniently located on Tyndall AFB and processes general delivery mail for new arrivals and personnel on temporary duty, and manages mail lock boxes for Tyndall’s permanent party dormitory residents. The PSC is open Monday through Saturday with mail pick-up available 24 hours a day for those with lock boxes.
Newly assigned and TDY personnel should forward a copy of their orders with their Report No Later than Date to the PSC prior to departing their duty station. By doing so, they can forward their mail to 730 Suwannee Ave., PSC Box 5000 (General Delivery), Tyndall AFB, FL 32403-5000. Postal officials recommend including the RNLTD in the forwarding address. Mail will |
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| be held at the PSC for members to pick up or 30 days after the RNLTD, whichever is later. Personnel may send copies of orders via fax to (850) 286-3461. For more information, please contact the PSC. |
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| Housing |
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Building 747, (850) 283-8141
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| Under the Housing Privatization Program, Tyndall AFB has partnered with GMH Military Housing for the purpose of improving the military family housing community and privatizing family housing. Tyndall and GMH offer several housing areas to include newly constructed three and four bedroom homes in the extension at Red Fish Point. Advanced applications are accepted with official orders and can be faxed to GMH at (850) 286-1701. Currently there is no waiting list for housing. For more information on Tyndall Housing please call GMH at (850) 286-1700 or you can visit the GMH website at www.tyndallfamilyhousing.com. |
| In addition to the GMH Community Housing Office, Tyndall has a Military Family Housing office that can assist you with referral to off-base housing. The surrounding area offers a wide variety of housing options. However, four bedroom homes are limited and many landlords to not allow pets. Many of the available houses in the local area are listed on-line in the new Automated Referral Housing Network at www.ahrn.com. Housing Officials are available to review and explain leases, including the lease that must be signed with GMH, before they are signed. Prior to seeking off-base housing, |
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2-bedroom (E-1 through E-6)
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3-bedroom (E-1 through E-6)
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4-bedroom (E-1 through E-6)
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3-bedroom (E-7 through E-9)
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3-bedroom (O-4 & O-5)
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The Panama City area provides a wide variety of housing opportunities. Everything from modern waterfront homes to plantation-style houses with moss-covered trees. There are many family oriented neighborhoods, apartment complexes and mobile home parks and the relaxed lifestyle of townhouse and condominium living.
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The 2008 Basic Housing Allowances for the Panama City area are:
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O-1
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$1228
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$1034
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$1128
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$905
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1398
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$1221
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$1128
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$905
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$1282
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$1189
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$1128
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$905
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$1528
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$1248
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E-4
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$1128
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$905
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$1542
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$1261
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E-5
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$1221
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$992
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$1613
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$1283
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E-6
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$1283
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$1047
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O-4
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$1696
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$1388
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E-7
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$1378
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$1134
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$1802
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$1451
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$1482
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$1234
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$1817
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$1547
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$1588
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$1252
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$1838
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$1578
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Approximate housing costs for the Panama City Area are:
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$1,300 & Up
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$10,000 - $20,000
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$200,000 - $350,000
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$30,000 - $40,000
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| Average utility deposits are: gas $55 - $80; electric $80 - $150; and water/sewage $80-$145. Waivers are available for gas and electric deposits. Average telephone and |
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(850) 283-3228
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| Bachelor personnel in grades E-1 – E-4 who are assigned to Tyndall are required to reside in unaccompanied housing, report to dormitory manager’s office Building 1149 with-in two days of arrival and at normal duty hours. Tyndall has eight dormitories providing 448 bed spaces. All permanent party rooms are single occupancy and pipeline student rooms are double occupancy. Residents are assigned private rooms that are approximately 130 square feet and may share a bathroom with one other resident. Rooms are fully furnished to include full or twin size bed and refrigerator. For those who enjoy cooking, two dormitories have been renovated to the new 1+1 standard with a shared kitchen and one of our dormitories has a fully equipped community kitchen. Room assignments are |
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| made through the Centralized Dorm Management Office located in Dorm 1149, first floor. For further information call (850) 283-3228. |
| Tyndall has 448 bed spaces for single Airmen E-1 through E-4. Single Airmen, E-1 through E-4 (with less than three years of service), must report to the dormitory manager’s office behind Building 1149 during normal duty hours. On weekends and holidays, report to the Sand Dollar Inn for temporary lodging until the next duty day, when Airmen should report to the dormitory manager’s office. Single Airmen E-1 through E-4 may be able to reside off base with permission from the dormitory manager and their unit first sergeant. For information, call (850) 283-3228. |
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| Upon your arrival, contact the Traffic Management Office at (850) 283-4262. You will need to provide a telephone number where you can be reached as soon as your shipment arrives. When you call, you will be provided the current status of your personal property shipment. |
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| delivery cannot be promised, so plan to be at your residence between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. to avoid attempted delivery charges. |
| If you need to arrange for another shipment to Tyndall, or if you made a do-it-yourself (DITY) move, bring your orders and all shipment documents to TMO for assistance. TMO is located in Building 662, and provides customer service from 8 a.m. -4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. |
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Berg-Liles Dining Facility
Building 1690, (850) 283-2239
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| The Berg-Liles Dining Facility, Building 1690, provides active-duty personnel nutritional meals in a pleasant setting with a fantastic view of the Gulf of Mexico. Breakfast, lunch, |
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| The dining facility operates seven days a week. For hours of operation and more information, contact the Berg-Liles Dining Facility or visit our website at www.325thservices.com. |
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Expanded Flight Kitchen
Building 153, (850) 283-2585
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| Eagle Quick-Turn is located on the flight line behind Hangar 3 near the Aero Club. This facility serves authorized personnel flight, ground support meals and hot carry out meals. For hours of operation and more information, contact the Eagle Quick Turn or visit our website at www.325thservices.com. |
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Building 1410, (850) 283-4747
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| The Tyndall Child Development Center can be a child’s home away from home. The goal of the center is to provide the highest quality program possible by providing a safe, nurturing environment that promotes the physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of our children. |
| Children are grouped according to chronological age or developmental stage. The curriculum is developmentally appropriate, multi-cultural, anti-biased and based on the understanding that each child is unique with his or her own set of needs and agendas. The physical environment is arranged in a manner to encourage play, with separate interest centers to encourage creative thinking, social interaction and problem-solving activities. Centers include dramatic play, block building, science, arts and crafts, music, water play and various |
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| Weekly, as well as hourly, care is offered for children six-weeks through five-years old. Hourly care is on a space available basis only. For more information, contact the Child Development Center. |
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Building 1309, (850) 283-2266
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Building 3223, (850) 283-4366
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| Tyndall Youth Programs provide opportunities for youth to develop their physical, social, emotional, and cognitive abilities and to experience achievement, leadership, enjoyment, friendship and recognition. A wide variety of services and activities for youth kindergarten to 18 years old are offered. |
| School Age Programs - Before and after care (kindergarten-12 years) offers child care for those out-of-school times. Supervised activities, both self-directed and adult-directed are offered in an environment of free choice, which fosters responsibility. The program offers homework support, clubs, arts and crafts, math, (^top of section) |
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| Instructional Programs - Classes are offered in Karate, piano, dance, and gymnastics. Seasonal classes such as: Archery and surfing are offered in warm weather months. |
| Youth Sports and Fitness Programs - A variety of recreational and instructional sports include, but are not limited to, baseball, softball, soccer and basketball. Coaches, who are all volunteers, are trained through the National Association for Youth Sports. Lighted baseball field, soccer field and basketball court support the program. The center also has a regulation-sized gym. A FitFactor website tracks points to move through the five levels. With society’s focus on childhood obesity, our charge is to help youth look at fitness as a life long skill that doesn’t always mean playing sports. Get up, get out, get fit! |
| Social Recreational Programs - Pre-teen and teen programs offer activities in the areas of education and career development, health and life skills, and the arts. Youth can hang out with friends, do homework, play board and computer games, work on a project or join a club. The Torch Club (pre-teens) and the Keystone Club (teens) are clubs designed to teach leadership, citizenship and personal responsibility. |
| Tyndall Youth Programs are affiliated with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and 4-H. Dances, themed parties, various contests, holiday events, lock-ins are all planned to foster youths’ sense of belonging, competence, usefulness and influence. The Youth Center is a great place to be. Call or come by to become a member. |
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| Public: Bay County’s school district was formed in 1913 and has always enjoyed a reputation for educational excellence. Students usually rank above state and national norms on SAT and ACT tests. There are several elementary, middle and high schools in the area. Bay County’s Web page on the Panama City Web site at www.panamacity.org outlines the different facilities. There is also an adult center, a vocational-technical center and an excellent program for exceptional children. School buses provide transportation to and from school for those students who live more than two miles from their assigned schools. |
| The exceptional student program in Bay County includes gifted children, as well as those with physical and emotional handicaps. Visit www.bay.k12.fl.us for more information. |
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| Private: Several private and parochial schools are located in Bay County, as well as a number of day care and kindergarten classes. |
| Rehabilitative: The Panama City Marine Institute has a rehabilitative program for troubled minors, offering remedial education, vocational and employment skills training and counseling. A motivating environment is provided in which juvenile offenders can redirect and reshape their lives. The rehabilitative endeavor teaches good citizenship, seamanship, navigation and some marine biology. Youths are employed in labor-intensive environmental projects such as building artificial reefs and planting marine vegetation. |
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The Chapel Community
(850) 283-2925
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“First-Class Spiritual Care” for the people of Tyndall is the commitment of the chaplains, staff, and parishioners of the Tyndall chapel. Tyndall’s chapel community is dynamic and committed to supporting the growth and development of Tyndall people. The diverse background and experiences of the chapel staff and lay people are invaluable assets in serving Team Tyndall. The chapel program offers ministry to children, youth, and various adult groups as well as religious education and worship.
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| In understanding the difficulties that face singles, youth, and families in today’s society, the chapel staff’s commitment is to offer a healthy place to worship, learn, socialize, question, and explore. Spiritual growth is the chapel’s mission whether you are active duty, family member, retiree, or visitor. |
| Christian worship is upbeat, relevant, and vibrant. Services take place in two chapels on base. Chapel 1 faces Flag Park, near the Illinois Gate and Chapel 2 is located on Suwannee Avenue across from the Sand Dollar Inn. Sunday School and Religious Education classes meet in Spiritual Fitness, Building 1476, next to Chapel 2. A Jewish study room is also available in the Spiritual Fitness Center. |
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| The ministries of the chaplain service team extend well beyond the chapel walls to a vibrant Flight Line Spiritual Maintenance Center located in Building 532. This facility is open to any who wish a break from the bustle of the day. This is a place for flight line Airmen to relax and unwind. Two chaplains have offices in this facility. The Islamic worship and prayer room is also located in the Spiritual Maintenance Center. |
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| Close cooperation is maintained with on- and off-base worshiping communities and helping agencies. For information regarding off-base worship and opportunities for Orthodox, Islamic, Jewish, Buddhist, and other faith groups, call (850) 283-2925. |
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| Retreat ceremonies are conducted on base at 5 p.m. daily. When retreat sounds, certain courtesies should be rendered. People who are outside should stop what they are doing and face the flag or in the direction of the music. Military members in uniform should stand at parade rest during the sounding of retreat the come to |
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