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10/20/2026

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is set to execute Exercise FALCON VIRGO, a live-fly air defense drill, on October 20, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon EDT in the National Capital Region.

The exercises encompass scenarios such as airspace restriction violations, hijackings, and responses to unknown aircraft, and are meticulously orchestrated, closely supervised and professionally executed by

In the event of inclement weather, the exercise is scheduled to commence the next day at the same time.

https://www.dvidshub.net/news/577418/norad-air-defense-exercise-planned-national-capital-region

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10/10/2026

Team Tyndall,

ALL CLEAR: 10 Oct 2026, 1100L

The 325th Fighter Wing commander has declared Tyndall AFB ALL CLEAR. The immediate threat from Hurricane Isaias has passed, and the installation reopens at 1100L as recovery operations continue. Shelter in place for all personnel and dependents has been lifted.

Personnel Guidance
Personnel may resume regular operations and duty schedules. If you are traveling to Tyndall from off base, use caution, as the storm may have affected local roads and infrastructure. Continue working AFPAAS accountability: all personnel should log into AFPAAS and report their status. Monitor AtHoc, official Tyndall AFB channels (https://www.tyndall.af.mil/Status/), and direction from your unit and supervisor.

Gates
Tyndall Gate, Airey Gate, and Sabre Gate have all returned to normal operations.

Emergency Family Assistance Center
Personnel and families needing assistance can contact EFAC at 850-630-9623. The EFAC is the central point of contact for those affected by the storm. It can answer recovery-related questions, connect you with available resources, and coordinate referrals based on individual needs.

Medical Care
Routine medical care has returned to normal status. For a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or contact Bay County emergency services. For urgent, non-life-threatening needs, use a local urgent care facility.

Dining Facility
The Berg-Liles Dining Facility reopens this evening with grab-and-go meal options. Full dining operations are expected to resume tomorrow.

Other Base Services
The status of remaining installation services is still being determined. Updates on the commissary, AAFES, child care, fitness facilities, and other services will come through official Tyndall AFB channels.

Thank you for your patience and continued discipline as the Checkertail team restores normal operations.

10/10/2026

UPDATE: RECOVERY OPERATIONS UNDERWAY

Tyndall AFB’s Base Recovery Element teams have begun installation-wide assessments following Hurricane Isaias. Teams are evaluating damage and identifying hazards as conditions allow.

Assessments will focus on roads, facilities, utilities and other critical infrastructure to help determine when the installation can safely begin a phased return to normal operations.

For now, remain at your current safe location. Do not return to the installation unless directed by your unit, supervisor or official Tyndall AFB channels.

Safety remains our priority. We will share additional updates as assessments progress and more information becomes available.

Thank you for your patience. Stay safe, Checkertail team.

10/09/2026

⚠️ Tyndall AFB has moved to HURCON 1:
Destructive winds of 58 mph or greater are possible within 12 hours.

Installation gates will fully close at 5:30 p.m., and starting at 12 p.m. any required transit must occur through Airey Gate.

All services are closed on base except for the Dining Facility and Lodging for mission essential purposes.

Tropical storm force winds are expected to begin at 10 a.m., and increase to damaging winds by 12 p.m., with hurricane force winds expected to begin around 7 p.m.

Please note that Tyndall’s HURCON status applies specifically to the installation to guide military preparedness. Personnel should finalize all personal safety plans now and stay tuned to official channels for emergency updates

📲 STAY INFORMED & REGISTER FOR ALERTS

For installation-specific updates and detailed hurricane guidelines, regularly visit https://www.tyndall.af.mil/Hurricane-Season/. To receive real-time emergency text alerts directly to your phone, sign up immediately via Alert Bay at https://www.alertbay.org/.

For the most current weather updates visit https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/.

10/08/2026

⚠️ Tyndall AFB has moved to HURCON 2:
Destructive winds of 58 mph or greater are possible within 24 hours.

As part of Tyndall's ongoing hurricane preparedness efforts, our aircraft have safely evacuated or been fully secured.

Please note that Tyndall’s HURCON status applies specifically to the installation to guide military preparedness, but all personnel should continue to ensure their personal safety plans are in place. Finalize your emergency kits, secure loose outdoor items, and confirm your family communication plan.

The 325th Weather Flight is continuing to monitor Hurricane Isaias in the southwestern Gulf of America. The storm currently has maximum sustained winds of 85 mph and is moving East-Northeast at 10 mph.

Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall over Gulf Shores as a Category 2 Hurricane. Tropical Storm Force winds are expected to begin Friday morning at 8 a.m., increasing to damaging winds by Friday at 12 p.m. Hurricane Force winds are forecast to begin Friday evening at 7 p.m.

Tyndall is expecting 4 to 6 inches of rainfall (with higher isolated amounts possible), severe thunderstorms, flash flooding, and a storm surge of 5 to 7 feet. There is also a high chance of tornadic activity on and around the station associated with this storm.

📲 STAY INFORMED & REGISTER FOR ALERTS

For installation-specific updates and detailed hurricane guidelines, regularly visit https://www.tyndall.af.mil/Hurricane-Season/. To receive real-time emergency text alerts directly to your phone, sign up immediately via Alert Bay at https://www.alertbay.org/.

10/08/2026

Status of Services / Weather Update

UPDATE: AAFES facilities will have normal business hours today but be closed tomorrow.

As the 325th Fighter Wing continues to monitor Hurricane Isaias in the Gulf, the following temporary base facility closures and service impacts are effective immediately to ensure the safety of our personnel and families.

Please review the timelines below and plan accordingly:

CLOSED:
• Marina (Upper Deck)
• Community Commons I & II
• Auto Hobby Shop
• Force Development Center

CLOSING TODAY (OCT. 😎 AT 12:00 p.m.:
• Child Development Center (CDC)
• School-Age Care
• Family Child Care
• FamCamp
• Fitness Center

COMMISSARY: SOFT CLOSURE TIMELINE:
• 12:00 p.m.: Soft closure goes into effect. Active Duty Military only are authorized to shop from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• 2:00 p.m.: Fully closed.

MISSION ESSENTIAL ONLY STARTING TODAY AT 10:00 a.m.:
• Berg-Liles Dining Facility (DFAC)
• Lodging

For the most up-to-date information on Tyndall's status, visit: https://www.tyndall.af.mil/Status/

Rescue skills, mission focused.Air Forces Northern wrapped up Exercise AMALGAM EAGLE 2026 with search-and-rescue trainin...
10/07/2026

Rescue skills, mission focused.

Air Forces Northern wrapped up Exercise AMALGAM EAGLE 2026 with search-and-rescue training at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona.

The realistic training scenario tested tactical response capabilities and reinforced the skills required to locate, recover and care for personnel during complex operations.

AMALGAM EAGLE 2026, a bilateral live-fly air defense and search-and-rescue exercise, strengthened operational compatibility, refined cross-border communications and reinforced persistent air domain security across our shared North American airspace.

U.S. Northern Command; Davis-Monthan Air Force Base;

READINESS IN ACTIONExercise AMALGAM EAGLE 2026 continues as members of U.S. Northern Command ’s air component, Air Force...
10/01/2026

READINESS IN ACTION

Exercise AMALGAM EAGLE 2026 continues as members of U.S. Northern Command ’s air component, Air Forces Northern, train through realistic live-fly air defense and search-and-rescue scenarios.

Supported by civil and interagency aviation partners including Federal Aviation Administration and CBP Air and Marine Operations , the exercise is testing operational compatibility, refining cross-border communications, and strengthening tactical response capabilities across our shared airspace.

This bilateral training continues to reinforce mutual air sovereignty and persistent air domain security.

138th Fighter Wing
163d Attack Wing
305th Rescue Squadron 920th Rescue Wing

Today, the Continental U.S. NORAD Region (CONR) proudly supports NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s ...
10/01/2026

Today, the Continental U.S. NORAD Region (CONR) proudly supports NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s Crew-13 mission as the crew begins its journey to the International Space Station.

Working alongside our interagency partners, CONR helps safeguard the airspace surrounding the launch, bringing our homeland defense mission to a critical moment in human spaceflight.

Congratulations, Crew-13!

Photo is from a previous CONR mission.

North American Aerospace Defense Command

09/30/2026

Yesterday, members of U.S. Northern Command’s air component, Air Forces Northern, kicked off Exercise AMALGAM EAGLE 2026, a bilateral live-fly air defense and search and rescue exercise demonstrating our shared commitment to mutual air sovereignty. �
Realistic simulated scenarios, supported by civil and interagency aviation partners including Federal Aviation Administration and CBP Air and Marine Operations , are testing operational compatibility, refining cross-border communications, and strengthening our resolve to defend our shared airspace in seamless collaboration. �
Through focused military-to-military training and interagency cooperation, the exercise is reinforcing tactical response capabilities between both nations to maintain persistent air domain security.

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