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Pictured is the welcome sign of Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 23, 2021. Tyndall’s mission is to develop resourceful and resilient Airmen trained to project unrivaled combat airpower on behalf of the United States of America while also upholding the proud Checkertail combat heritage and inspiring airpower projection in future generations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Magen M. Reeves)

Tyndall Air Force Base is located 12 miles east of Panama City. The Panama City area, best known for its sugar-white sand and emerald green waters, is a popular tourist destination. Tyndall AFB is home to 325th Fighter Wing, Headquarters, 1st Air Force, 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group and the 601st Air Operations Center.

On December 7, 1941, the first of 2,000 troops arrived at Tyndall Field. Although construction was incomplete, instructors and students began preparing for the first aerial gunnery class.

Tyndall Air Force Base Information

Condition: OperationalYears in Use: 1941–presentControlled by: Air Combat Command Current Commander: Colonel Chris BergtholdtGarrison: 25th Fighter WingBase Occupants: 325th Fighter Wing, 44th Fighter GroupOpen to the Public: No

Base Location

445 Suwannee RoadBuilding 662Tyndall AFB, FL 32403

Base Contact Information

Tyndall Air Force Base Welcome Center

(850) 283-9927

Tyndall Air Force Base Information and Referral Services

(850) 283-4204

Tyndall Air Force Base ID/CAC Card Processing

(850) 283-2242

Tyndall Air Force Base Medical Clinic

(850) 283-2778

Tyndall Air Force Base Exchange

(850) 286-5896

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Learn More About Tyndall Air Force Base Located just 12 miles east of Panama City, Tyndall Air Force Base is is an ideal duty station for beach lovers. The base is located on Florida’s beautiful Emerald Coast and boasts pristine beaches and proximity to both Destin and Panama City Beach. Tyndall AFB is probably most renowned for their F-22 Raptor training and maintenance units but is also home to the 325th Fighter Wing, 1st Air Force, 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group and the 601st Air Operations Center.

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