FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida ~ 02 FEB 2021

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Road Trip: Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida

Tyndall Air Force Base is a United States Air Force Base located 12 miles east of Panama City, Florida. The base was named in honor of World War I pilot 1st Lt. Frank Benjamin Tyndall. The base operating unit and host wing is the 325th Fighter Wing (325 FW) of the Air Combat Command (ACC). In October 2018, Hurricane Michael caused catastrophic damage to the base.

The 325th Fighter Wing’s primary mission is to provide a combat ready air dominance force, train F-22A Raptor pilots and maintenance personnel, and train air battle managers to support the combat Air Force. Tyndall's combat mission is performed by the 95th Fighter Squadron. Training for F-22 pilots is performed in the 43d Fighter Squadron and the 2d Fighter Training Squadron.

The 325th Air Control Squadron trains air battle managers for assignment to combat Air Force units. Additionally, wing personnel manage the southeastern air combat maneuvering instrumentation range and provide mission-ready F-15, F-16, and F-22 air dominance forces in support of the Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and the Commander, First Air Force (1 AF) / Air Forces Northern (AFNORTH) contingency plans.

The 95th FS, proudly nicknamed the "Boneheads," activated in early 1942 flying the original twin-tailed fighter, the P-38 Lightning, supporting the Allied invasions of North Africa and Italy. The squadron performed amazing aerial combat and support, winning two Distinguished Unit Citations during attacks on the Italian peninsula.

 Today, the Boneheads continued to provide air superiority training in the F-15 at Tyndall. The force structure of the Combat Air Forces changed as Air Force leadership was faced with the demands of a Global War on Terrorism and a shrinking Air Force budget. With the F-15 fleet aging rapidly, the Air Force decided to retire almost all F-15 A-D models and close the F-15 training units.

Thus, the 95th FS inactivated on Sept. 21, 2010. The Boneheads glorious heritage and overwhelming local support made it the perfect selection for the new operational F-22 squadron at Tyndall, Florida.

Learn More About Tyndall Air Force Base HERE!!

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February 2

Pruned to Thrive

Bible in a Year:

• Exodus 29–30
• Matthew 21:23–46

Every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.

John 15:2

As I watched a bumblebee land lightly on the Russian sage, I marveled at the bush’s lush branches exploding with color. Its brilliant blue blossoms attracted eyes and bees alike. Yet only last fall, I’d wondered if it would ever blossom again. When my wife’s parents trimmed the periwinkle plant down to a stub, I’d assumed they’d decided to get rid of it. But now I was witnessing the radiant result of pruning that had seemed brutal to me. 

The surprising beauty that results from harsh cuts may be one of the reasons Jesus chose pruning imagery to describe God’s work among believers. In John 15, He says, “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. . . . Every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful” (vv. 1–2).

Jesus’ words remind us that in the good times and bad, God is always working in us toward spiritual renewal and fruitfulness (v. 5). During “pruning” seasons of suffering or emotional barrenness, we may wonder if we’ll ever thrive again. But Christ encourages us to continue to stick close to Him: “No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me” (v. 4).

As we continually draw spiritual nourishment from Jesus, the resulting beauty and fruitfulness in our lives (v. 8) will show the world God’s goodness.

Reflect & Pray

How have you seen God use struggle in your life to produce growth and fruitfulness? How do you think time gives us the perspective to see God’s hand at work in our lives?

Father, help me to trust You during difficult seasons in my life, knowing that You’re at work to bring beauty and change.

For help in strengthening your faith, read DiscoverySeries.org/Q0747.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

*BUMP*

You do such an OUTSTANDING job on these Road Trips! Thank You! :)

[PROCON]

WOO-HOO, it's Road Trip time again, thanks Lauren!

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,

[The Mayor]

Hey!!

[DIRTYSECRET]

I was there with my red horse buddy Andy. probably listening now.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, unique, for the road trippers!

~ Road Trip: Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida ~

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Biggirl...Monday is almost behind us.

[SkyDancer]

~ Good Evening ~

~ My East Coast Flights Cancelled - Snow Storm, Waiting ~

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I’m Down There Somewhere

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

Di you make it through Monday ok?

How’s your weather? Just plain cold here.

[radu]

Howdy, Mayor.

It looked like you were going to be lucky and miss out on the “fun” last night. Did the storm stay south of you or did you get a hit?

[radu]

Howdy, lauren. *HUGZ*

All well down your way?

It looks like old Man Winter finally decided to park his butt down here. It feels like winter at last, durn it.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Biggirl!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

The Mayor!!

[radu]

Howdy, PRO.

Looks like you’re enjoying some “lovely” weather this evening. I reckon that’s what’s supposed to hit us later this week. You can stop sending that stuff down here any ol’ time. LOL

[Kathy in Alaska]

Diana in Wisconsin!!

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

Did your prep over the weekend help today?

I don’t know how bad it was in town but the wind was wild at the airport. All the planes were “crabbing” as they landed. Kinda made my stomach churn seeing them come in sideways like that.