F-22 TRAINING AIRMAN DEPLOYMENT: Tyndall LEADERSHIP F-22 Raptors deploy to SCHOOL : Class 15-6 Gulf Europe | Page 2 graduates | Page 4 Defender Friday, September 4, 2015 TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE — HOME OF THE CHECKERTAILS Vol. 9, No. 36 F-15 Eagle fi nds new home By Airman 1st Class Dustin Mullen 325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE — Air Force aircraft that can no longer be fl own are usually sent to the boneyard at Davis- Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. Those lucky enough to avoid this fate may get the chance to become training tools or static displays to be enjoyed for many years to come. Tyndall has been working hand-in-hand with Hanley Technical Center in Panama City to move a retired F-15C Eagle from Tyndall to the school. After two years of coordination, that move fi nally happened Aug. 30. The F-15 will be used for training students on aircraft repairs and maintenance. According to the Haney website, their mission is to provide educational opportunities for all students and the training AIRMAN 1ST CLASS DUSTIN MULLEN | Air Force necessary to meet the An F-15C Eagle is transported down the Highway 98 in Panama City on Aug. 30. The F-15 was transported to Haney Technical Center to be used to See F-15 5 train future aircraft mechanics in their Aviation Academy.

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TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE — Four Tyndall F-22 Raptors and about 60 airmen assigned to the 325 Fight- er Wing arrived at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, today to train with allied air forces and U.S. ser- vices through mid-September. This first-ever F-22 training deployment to Europe is funded by the European Reassurance Initiative and provides support to bolster the security of our NATO Allies and partners in Europe. Tech. Sgt. Javier Cruz | Air Force “This inaugural Raptor train- A 95th Fighter Squadron F-22 Raptor accelerates ing deployment is the perfect op- down the Tyndall flightline during take-off to participate portunity for these advanced air- in training exercises in direct support of the European craft to train alongside other U.S. Reassurance Initiative. Four Tyndall F-22 Raptors, one Air Force aircraft, joint partners, and NATO allies,” said General C-17 Globemaster III and about 60 Tyndall airmen will Airman 1st Class Sergio A. Gamboa | Air Force participate in training exercises with joint partners, NATO Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces A 95th Fighter Squadron F-22 Raptor prepares to taxi down the Tyndall Air Force allies and other U.S. Air Force aircraft. in Europe and Air Forces Africa Base flightline in preparation for the first-ever F-22 training deployment to Europe. commander. The training will prove that 5th This training will prove 5th generation fighters can deploy successfully to European generation fighters can deploy bases and other NATO installations and give them the chance to conduct combat successfully to European bases air training with different aircraft like the F-15 Eagle and F-16 Fighting Falcon. and other NATO installations while also affording the chance for familiarization flight training within the European theater. It will also give them the chance to conduct combat air training with different aircraft like U.S. F-15 Eagles and F-16 Fighting Falcons. “It’s important we test our in- frastructure, aircraft capabilities, and the talented Airmen and al- Airman 1st Class Dustin Mullen | Air Force lies who will host 5th generation Airmen and cargo from Tyndall Air Force Base pack into aircraft in Europe,” said Gorenc. a C-17 Globemaster III as it taxies on the Tyndall flightline. “This deployment advances our Airman 1st Class Sergio A. Gamboa | Air Force The supplies and airmen will be part of the first-ever F-22 airpower evolution and demon- Raptor deployment to Europe that will allow for F-22 strates our resolve and commit- A 95th Fighter Squadron F-22 Raptor accelerates as it takes off of the Tyndall ment to European safety and flightline. Four 95th FS Raptor’s flew to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, to train pilots to train alongside joint partners, NATO allies and security.” with allied air forces and U.S. services through mid-September. other U.S. Air Force aircraft.

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Contact your FaFamilymily Readiness Center for more information 11 10 | Gulf Defender Tyndall Air Force Base Friday, September 4, 2015 bob hope from page 8 after the Air Force Ser- officers with the assistance Since its inception, it time while their husbands have. doers”. geant’s Association con- of former Air Force Chief of has been the mission of the were active-duty, as well as “I have lived in Bob Hope In addition to a well- ducted a survey and found Staff Gen. John D. Ryan and organization and the Bob what they do today. Village since 1999. I have staffed chapel service, the more than 50,000 widows his wife set about to correct Hope Enlisted Village to “I’ve been there 10 had plenty of support; the Bob Hope Enlisted Village of enlisted airmen were liv- this deficiency. Their goal tend to its residents. years; it’s a safe haven out people, all of the staff have residents usually keep ing in poverty. A group of was to provide a home for “I have been out to the of harm’s way, that’s the helped me a great deal,” themselves busy by doing active-duty and retired Air surviving spouses of enlist- Bob Hope Enlisted Village; way I look at it,” said a Bob said a Bob Hope Village activities together such as Force noncommissioned ed Air Force members. I think it is an extremely Hope Village resident. “The resident. “My husband had swim aerobics and others. nice facility,” said Tech. fellowship with widows, we Alzheimer’s from the time I All the while, they take time Sgt. Antonio Good, Paul are all in the same boat; moved in until he died four for each other and regale Airey student registrar of- we all have been there and years ago.The services pro- each other with tales of fice NCO in Charge. “It is done that. We all just brag vided helped me through their younger years. On this To advertise in this a very family oriented and about our husbands and that time. We have a won- occasion, however, students definitely a place that feels kids while out to lunch. We derful church, neighbors of the Airey NCOA were giv- publication, Please Call: homey. From the staff to the also take time to give back and staff. To this day, I still en the opportunity to hear residents, there is feeling of and volunteer in charities, love to go to the chapel, and anecdotal stories from wid- warmth, love and security but it’s a wonderful place. If on Wednesday nights there ows of a prior generation there. With them coming you have mothers or know is an assisted living chapel and soak up pearls of wis- here, it truly was an honor. elderly people that need a service.” dom about the importance David I actually felt appreciative place, the Bob Hope En- Although their husbands of family and community. of what we do because they listed Village is the place to may be gone, the Air Force After the conclusion of were so thankful, char- be.” still takes care of their own. the Bob Hope Enlisted Vil- ismatic and displayed so Although the residents The Bob Hope Enlisted Vil- lage residents’ time at Tyn- Sasser much pride for not only our of the Bob Hope Enlisted lage enlisted widows reside dall, the widows left with nation but for our armed Village may not have come in housing communities the fond memories of when forces as well.” to live there as widows, the where their security, well- their family served still in During the question- professionals of the com- being and social interaction their hearts, as well as a 706-887-1537 and-answer period, the Bob munity help them through are facilitated by the staff fresh perspective of what 4

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