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Building 745, (850) 283-4204
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| The 325th Mission Support Squadron’s Airman and Family Readiness Flight is a one-stop shop offering a wide range of services and programs dealing with the concerns and needs of today’s military family. |
| The AFRF is staffed with dedicated and trained personnel, both professional and volunteer; who act as base-level advocates for single and married active-duty, guard and reserve members, retirees, base civilian employees and families. |
| The AFRF services also include relocation assistance. Whether members are new to Tyndall or preparing for their next assignment, the AFRF provides individualized assistance for every step of a permanent change-of-station or temporary duty assignment. The AFRF also provides consultation and information on the local area and on DoD installations worldwide. |
| The Loan Closet and Airman’s Attic are located in Building 747 across from the Post Office. The Loan Closet provides household items for loan until your household goods arrive. The Airman’s Attic provides items free of charge to members E-4 and below who are establishing a home. Be sure one of your first stops is Tyndall’s AFRF. |
| Under the patronage of the AFRF is the Air Force Aid Society, providing no-interest loans and, in special circumstances, grants for a variety of emergency situations. AFAS also provides educational grants and loans, financial assistance with medical equipment, respite care and Give Parents a Break Programs, which provide families relief from day-to-day stress. |
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| Other specialized programs and services offered by the AFRF are: Family Life Education, which helps single and married members and their families strengthen relationships; Family Readiness, which helps single or married members and their families cope with the realities of deployment; Career Focus Program, a spouse employment assistance program that helps spouses enhance their marketability by developing their skills and techniques for a successful job search; Volunteer Resource Program, the military community’s resource for base-wide volunteer activity, offering volunteers an opportunity to acquire skills that will enhance their personal and professional development; Transition Assistance services that help separating or retiring members, their spouses and DoD civilians acquire the skills and knowledge needed to make a successful transition to another career or retirement. |
| Completing the service-oriented atmosphere of the AFRF is the office of the personal financial management services, providing financial counseling, financial information, and consumer education workshops and promoting sound money management principles. |
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| Base Legal Office |
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Building 662, (850) 283-4681
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| The office of the staff judge advocate provides full-spectrum legal services that support the entire Tyndall community and its mission. Primarily, this involves assisting commanders, first sergeants, and supervisors in fostering morale, good order and discipline throughout the wing. The legal office also provides other decision-makers at all levels with advice and recommendations needed to best evaluate options and properly resolve complex issues. |
| In addition to communicating legal information through authoritative counsel, the legal office provides valuable and responsive programs such as legal and income tax assistance, claims, notary service, will preparation, and legal training on a variety of subjects. These programs help Team Tyndall members and their families resolve legal problems so they can focus on their responsibilities and the mission. |
| Attorneys, paralegals, and other staff members are available to provide personal advice and assistance to military personnel, active duty and retired, and their dependents possessing a valid Armed Forces identification card. Legal assistance includes advice on domestic relations, adoption, real property, leases, taxation, creditor’s rights, estates, powers of attorney, bills of sale and numerous other matters of a personal civil legal nature. |
| Individuals may receive legal assistance on a walk-in basis on Mondays from 8 to 9 a.m. and Wednesdays from 2 to 3 p.m. Everyone who signs in during the posted |
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| times will be seen by the next available attorney in the order which they signed in. Some legal services requested are beyond the scope of the legal assistance program. If this is the case, our staff will provide you contact information to the Florida Attorney Referral Service. |
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Processing of claims for personal property damage sustained during permanent change of station moves is now handled online via the AF Claims Service Center located at http://legalassistance.law.af.mil/claims. Claim forms may still be submitted to the base legal office during regular business hours and we will assist you in navigating the new claims web process.
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| Our one-day will service delivers a fully executed will in approximately one hour. Wills are prepared on Tuesday and Thursday by appointment only. Clients desiring wills are encouraged to pick up and complete a will worksheet before the day of their appointment. Call the legal office to schedule an appointment or to check on the specific times when services are available. Notary service and powers of attorney are available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. |
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| Education Center |
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Building 1230, (850) 283-4285
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The education center staff includes professional counselors who advise military, civil service personnel, retirees and family members on educational opportunities. Programs include Community College of the Air Force, enlisted commissioning programs, college-level testing, professional military education, veteran’s benefits, tuition assistance, financial aid, deferments and distance learning.
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| Three schools provide on-base programs: Gulf Coast Community College, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Troy University and Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Other schools in the area include Florida State University, Panama City Campus, Haney Vocational-Technical School and The Shaw Adult Center. |
| The Tyndall Education Center is open Monday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Counseling and testing are by appointment only. To schedule appointments, or for more information on educational programs, call the education center or email education.office@tyndall.af.mil. |
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Gulf Coast Community College
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Gulf Coast Community College (GCCC)
Offering 30-40 courses at Tyndall each semester, Gulf Coast Community College boasts a wide variety of degree programs including associate degrees that prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions, associate of science degrees in occupational fields and some one-year certificate programs. |
On-base classes are scheduled for morning, noon, afternoon, evening and weekend attendance to meet the needs of military students. Internet courses are also available. Additional courses are offered at the Panama City campus, located at 5230 W. Highway 98, approximately 16 miles from Tyndall. The Tyndall office for GCCC is located in room 45 of the Education Center. For more information, contact the Tyndall GCCC office at (850) 283-4332 or visit the GCCC Web site at www.gulfcoast.edu.
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
ERAU is an aviation and management-oriented institution. At Tyndall, ERAU offers Associate and Bachelor of Science degrees in Professional Aeronautics, Associate and Bachelor of Science degrees in Technical Management, and a Master of Science degrees in Aeronautical Science and Management of Integrated Logistics. |
| ERAU provides courses in five nine-week terms. In addition, distance learning courses are available in 12-week terms for undergraduate and 15-week terms for graduate programs. ERAU’s Tyndall Center is located in Room 48 of the Education Center. For more information, contact ERAU at (850) 283-4557 or visit the ERAU Web site at www.erau.edu. (^top of section) |
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Troy University Florida & Western Regions
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| Troy University offers programs designed for students with diverse educational backgrounds and varying work schedules. Programs at Tyndall include: Bachelor of Science degree in Management; Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Resources Management; and Master of Science degrees in Counseling and Psychology, Human Resources Management and Management. |
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Florida State University,
Panama City Campus
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| The FSU campus is located about 16 miles from Tyndall, but the university staffs an advising office Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in room 51 at the Tyndall Education Center. |
The school offers bachelor and master degree programs in arts and sciences, business, education, communication, social science, and social work. For more information call (850) 283-9154 or visit the FSU Web site at www.pc.fsu.edu.
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The Florida Engineering Education Delivery System
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| FEEDS is a video and interactive video program that provides quality graduate degrees or extended studies in a variety of engineering studies. At Tyndall, students enroll through the Panama City campus of Florida State University. Visit the FEEDS Web site at www.eng.fsu.edu/feeds for more information. (^top of section) |
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Haney Vocational-Technical Institute
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| Located about 15 miles from Tyndall, the Haney Vocational-Technical Institute offers a variety of technical programs and certificates in areas such as automotive, carpentry, drafting, computer technology, business technology, family and consumer sciences, health occupations, welding and heating and air conditioning. For more information call (850) 747-5500 or visit the Web site at www.bayschools.com/htc/handbook.pdf. (^top of section) |
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The Shaw Adult Center
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| Located about five miles from Tyndall, the Shaw Adult Center provides courses leading to the General Education Development certificate or a high school diploma. The school also provides English as a second language and refresher college preparatory courses. For more information visit the Web site at www.bayschools.com/shaw/home/htm or call (850) 872-4555. (^top of section) |
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Southern Illinois University of Carbondale
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Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) Department of Workforce Education and Development (WED) is offering a Bachelor of Science Degree at Tyndall AFB Education Center. CCAF and other qualifying credits, including tech training, often enable students to finish a bachelor’s degree within one year. This accelerated weekend program offers career opportunities with a specialty in education, training, and development. For more information, contact Ms. Erica Howard, program coordinator at 283-9001 or e-mail at erica1@siu.edu.
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| Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) |
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Building 662, (850) 283-8192
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| The SARC serves as the single point of contact for integrating and coordinating sexual assault victim care from an initial report of sexual assault, through disposition and resolution of issues related to the victim’s health and well-being. The SARC’s 24-hour hot line number is (850) 625-1231. |
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| The primary focus of the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator is adult victims of sexual assault. Family-member victims, other than spouses of military members, who are under the age of 18 will be referred to the Mental Health Office. Victims under the age of 18 who are not military members and do not qualify as dependents will be referred to the appropriate civilian agency. |
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| American Red Cross |
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430 E 15th Street,
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| Additionally, courses in first aid, CPR, baby-sitting, swimming and other areas of health and safety are available through the office. The Red Cross actively recruits and trains volunteers to work in the clinics and pharmacy at the medical facility and other areas of Tyndall. |
| Individuals needing Red Cross assistance or wanting to serve the Tyndall community as Red Cross volunteers may call or visit the office from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For emergencies during non-duty hours call the answering service at (850) 784-4004, and a duty worker will return your call. |
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| Equal Opportunity (EO) |
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Building 662
(850) 283-4319 (civilian)
(850) 283-2739 (military)
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| Every individual has the right to work in an environment free of discrimination. It is the U.S. government policy, the Air Force and Tyndall AFB to provide equal opportunity in employment for all persons, to prohibit discrimination in employment because of age, color, disability (mental and/or physical), national origin, race, religion, sex (gender or sexual harassment) and to promote the full realization of equal employment through a continuing affirmative program in each agency. |
| Tyndall’s leadership continues to ensure that no person shall be subject to retaliation/reprisal for opposing any practice made unlawful by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Equal Pay Act or the Rehabilitation Act. |
| The 325th Fighter Wing Equal Opportunity office is strongly committed to supporting the Air Force policy of zero tolerance regarding sexual harassment and discrimination at Tyndall. |
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| The Equal Opportunity (civilian process) facilitates the federal complaint process and provides alternate dispute resolution as a means of resolving complaints. Tyndall provides equal employment for all covered civilians, and prohibits discrimination as described under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and as amended. |
| The Equal Opportunity (military process) clarifies complaints for active-duty military members, retirees, and immediate family members. In addition, they provide mediation services and offer a variety of classes in human relations education. Unit Climate Assessments are conducted within each organization; project officers are solicited for DoD-sanctioned observances, and commanders are assisted with their equal opportunity programs. |
| Everyone must be proactive in preventing discrimination. You don’t have to be the focus of sexual harassment or discrimination to speak out against it. Take the lead in ensuring equal treatment for all people regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, including age (over 40) or disability (physical and/or mental) for civilians. For more information, contact the EO office. |
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| Mall/AAFES Services |
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| Tyndall’s mall complex in Building 950 houses the commissary and the main exchange, as well as a food court featuring Anthony’s Pizza and Charlie’s Steakery. The mall also houses various services including a barber shop, beauty shop, optical shop, vitamin specialty store, cellular telephone shop, Cool Beanz Coffee and Smoothie Zone. Additionally, full banking services are offered by Armed Forces Bank, located inside the main exchange. |
| Additional AAFES services offered include a military clothing store and Class Six Shoppette, located behind the mall complex in Building 1506; an automotive care center and service station, located in Building 968 across the parking lot from the mall complex; the Felix Lake Shoppette and Service Station located near the military housing area on the corner of Sabre Drive and Prime Beef Road; the Shoal Point Shoppette located at the foot of the Dupont Bridge, a dry cleaning and alterations facility located in Building 824 across from |
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| the automotive care center; and a Burger King restaurant located in Building 960 next to the mall complex. |
| Tyndall’s flightline area also provides some AAFES services, such as a one-chair barber shop, located in Building 162 and Robin Hood Sandwich Shop located in Building 532. For more information, contact the Army and Air Force Exchange Service at www.aafes.com or call 286-5804/5. |
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| Library Services |
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Building 916, (850) 283-2221
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| The library offers complete, modern library services and resources to the Tyndall community. The staff works with other base agencies to support mission, education, career development and productive use of leisure time for improved quality of life. |
| Hundreds of research databases are provided in the library’s 26-computer laboratory, allowing unlimited research and reference capabilities. The computer lab also affords Tyndall people a convenient way to e-mail, surf the World Wide Web and provides testing preparation for students of all levels. |
| An extensive inter-library loan program ensures customers have access to millions of books and materials from libraries worldwide. |
| Customer-use computers, typewriters, limited free printing services, a color copier and scanner and a copy machine are available to assist people in collecting and reproducing information. |
| Other popular resources available through the library include best-seller books, books-on-cassette and CD, music CD’s, test preparation guides, 1,900 entertainment and informational videos, 800 movies on DVD and an extensive collection of periodicals and newspapers. |
| The library is also a primary source of career and employment information, national job vacancy information, and materials containing resume writing and interview tips. The library provides all the |
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| materials, in all formats, for military members transitioning to civilian life. Support of all education programs, both college and professional military education, is a primary mission of the library program. |
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School-age children from first through sixth grade participate in a “Reader of the Week” program, which encourages reading and regular visits to the library while providing fun activities for school-age youth in the community. An Accelerated Reader program is coordinated with 19 Bay County elementary schools to improve the reading skills for all participating children. A pre-school reading program, each Wednesday morning year-round, provides an environment for the young child to participate in a book-centered learning environment. The library offers a special children’s reading program for children of all ages during the summer.
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| Arts & Crafts Center |
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Building 934, (850) 283-4511
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| The newly renovated Arts and Crafts Center features an automotive hobby shop, along with a contract auto repair service “Raptor Repair,” where certified mechanics fix automobile or boat troubles for a low competitive fee. The center’s resale shop has a variety of flag cases, coin holders, plaques, decanters, pen sets and other items that can be customized for special occasions. Also available is custom or do-it-yourself picture framing services, arts and crafts, and woodworking services. |
| Embroidering is available for T-shirts, hats, jackets, holiday stockings and tablecloths. Laser engraving can be done on wood, acrylic, crystal cubes, bottles, glasses, leather material and more. |
| Instructors offer classes in such hobby crafts as stained glass, T-shirt fabric painting, oil painting, scrap booking, sewing and framing. |
| The automotive hobby shop has car and motorcycle lifts, welding rooms and a paint booth. Tools for foreign and domestic automobiles are available, and on-duty attendants will assist customers in locating tools and parts. A Mitchell computer system is available for troubleshooting car |
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| A variety of woodworking equipment is available in the woodworking shop for projects such as finished cabinetwork and squadron awards. Equipment includes small and large table saws, planes, joiners, lathes, radial arm saws, belt and disc sanders and a wide range of hand-operated power tools. All are available to certified users for a small shop fee. |
| The frame shop offers custom framing, frame classes and self-help framing guidance. For additional information call the Arts and Crafts Center or visit www.325thservices.com. |
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| Veterinary Clinic |
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Building 1309, (850) 283-2434
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| The veterinary clinic, operated by the U.S. Army Veterinary Services, provides care for pets of active duty and retired military families. Any individual enrolled under the DEERS Program is eligible to use this facility. The clinic offers vaccinations, pet micro-chipping services for identification, flea control products, heartworm preventatives, and sick-call appointments for pets with minor health problems. 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. Proof of current rabies vaccination is required. |
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| individuals wanting to board horses on-base must coordinate with Bonita Bay prior to completing paperwork at the veterinary clinic. |
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