Tyndall Air Force Base

Established: 1941
Base Type: Air Force

 

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About

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.

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325th Medical Group
340 Magnolia Cir, Tyndall AFB, FL 32403
850-283-2778

The 325th Medical Group (MDG), Checkertail Medics, provide comprehensive medical and preventive healthcare to the 325th Fighter Wing’s air dominance training and combat missions and to its associate units.

They provide Trusted Care to over 13,000 enrolled beneficiaries and deliver the highest quality medical services while focusing on disease prevention/management and customer satisfaction. The 325 MDG enables wartime readiness and combat capability and supports both peacetime and Air Force expeditionary medical taskings.

(Source: https://www.military.com/base-guide/tyndall-air-force-base)

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Gate and Hours

Gate Hours
There are three 24-hour gates at Tyndall. All three gates are located alongside Highway 98 where it passes through the base.

Sabre Gate:  This gate is open 24/7.
Airey (Main) Gate: This gate is open 24/7.
Flightline Gate: This gate is open 24/7.
Commercial Gate: Mon-Fri: 0600-1800

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Quick Reference

Victim Advocate Service
Legal Services Office
Tyndall Air Force Base
445 Suwannee Road
Tyndall AFB, FL 32403
(850) 283-4681

Family Advocacy Program
325th Medical Group
Tyndall Air Force Base
340 Magnolia Circle
Tyndall AFB, FL 32403
(850) 283-2778

EFMP-Family Support
500 Minnesota Avenue
Tyndall Air Force Base FL, 32403

Chaplain and Religious Services
206 Suwannee Avenue
Tyndall Air Force Base FL 32403

Family Child Care
640 East Suwannee Rd
Tyndall Air Force Base FL 32403
(850) 283-6233

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Base Surroundings

St. Andrews State Park
4607 State Park Lane,
Panama City Beach, FL 32408
(850) 708-6100

Man in the Sea Museum
17314 Panama City Beach Pkwy,
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
(850) 235-4101

Science and Discovery Center of Northwest Florida
308 Airport Rd,
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 769-6128

Wonderworks
9910 Front Beach Rd,
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
(850) 249-7000

Coconut Creek Family Fun Park
9807 Front Beach Rd,
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
(850) 234-2625

Race City
9523 Front Beach Rd,
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
(850) 234-1588

ZooWorld Zoological and Botanical Conservatory
9008 Front Beach Rd,
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
(850) 230-1243