http://www.panhandleparade.com/mbb/index.php Keeping touch with our significant military population... en jchapin@wmbb.com Copyright 2010 2010-03-17T03:05:16+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/helicopters_on_hole_1/ 400 soldiers invade Edgewater Convention Center for AMEC 400 soldiers invade Edgewater Convention Center for AMEC 2010-02-27T00:24:56+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/letter_to_mayor_say_f-15_drawdown_begins_in_april/ The F-15 drawdown at Tyndall Air Force Base will begin in two months. The F-15 drawdown at Tyndall Air Force Base will begin in two months. 2010-02-23T23:00:50+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/navy_seeks_to_increase_opportunities_for_wounded_warriors/ More than 600 participants from the military services and federal agencies attended the two-day conference in an effort to understand the barriers wounded warriors face... More than 600 participants from the military services and federal agencies attended the two-day conference in an effort to understand the barriers wounded warriors face... 2010-02-05T20:03:27+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/soldier_missing_in_action_from_vietnam_war_identified/ Army Specialist Lawrence L. Aldrich was buried in his home town of Fort Worth, Texas on Saturday. Army Specialist Lawrence L. Aldrich was buried in his home town of Fort Worth, Texas on Saturday. 2010-02-04T20:02:33+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/navy_base_hovercraft_provides_disaster_relief_in_haiti/ Relief efforts in Haiti continue and Naval Support Activity Panama City is playing a unique roll with a unique watercraft. Relief efforts in Haiti continue and Naval Support Activity Panama City is playing a unique roll with a unique watercraft. 2010-01-27T03:20:32+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/military_commission_charges_withdrawn_in_sept._11_case/ Given the determination that prosecution of these detainees will be pursued in federal court, it was appropriate to withdraw the pending military commission charges Given the determination that prosecution of these detainees will be pursued in federal court, it was appropriate to withdraw the pending military commission charges 2010-01-26T18:41:45+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/nswc_pcd_provides_support_to_haiti_relief_operations/ From tsunami relief operations in Indonesia and Hurricane Katrina relief in Louisiana to combat support in current contingency operations, the LCAC has proven its value... From tsunami relief operations in Indonesia and Hurricane Katrina relief in Louisiana to combat support in current contingency operations, the LCAC has proven its value... 2010-01-25T21:17:46+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/tyndall_air_force_base_directs_haiti_skies/ Tyndall's Air Operations Center is directing traffic for all flights to Haiti during this emergency. Tyndall's Air Operations Center is directing traffic for all flights to Haiti during this emergency. 2010-01-21T03:08:11+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/navsea_warfare_centers_demonstrate_agility_responsiveness_to_humanitarian_c/ Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Warfare Centers are providing direct technical support and capabilities to forward deploying assets in support of the humanitarian and disaster relief efforts in Haiti... Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Warfare Centers are providing direct technical support and capabilities to forward deploying assets in support of the humanitarian and disaster relief efforts in Haiti... 2010-01-19T17:53:42+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/army_releases_december_suicide_data/ During December 2009, among reserve component soldiers who were not on active duty, there were six potential suicides... During December 2009, among reserve component soldiers who were not on active duty, there were six potential suicides... 2010-01-15T20:57:41+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/air_force_pilot_missing_in_action_from_vietnam_war_is_identified/ He is Air Force Maj. Russell C. Goodman of Salt Lake City, Utah... He is Air Force Maj. Russell C. Goodman of Salt Lake City, Utah... 2010-01-15T20:45:04+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/tyndall_airmen_deploy_to_support_haitian_relief_efforts/ Liaison officers with the Joint Personnel Recovery Center and the 601st Air & Space Operations Center here are deploying today to assist with humanitarian aid efforts following a 7.0 magnitude earthquake that devastated Haiti Jan. 12. Liaison officers with the Joint Personnel Recovery Center and the 601st Air & Space Operations Center here are deploying today to assist with humanitarian aid efforts following a 7.0 magnitude earthquake that devastated Haiti Jan. 12. 2010-01-14T22:20:41+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/conr_achieves_55000th_noble_eagle_sortie/ The quick response of two Continental U.S. NORAD Region fighter jets that intercepted a small airplane in Florida in late December resulted in a new and impressive record for CONR... The quick response of two Continental U.S. NORAD Region fighter jets that intercepted a small airplane in Florida in late December resulted in a new and impressive record for CONR... 2010-01-14T17:33:57+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/naval_warfare_center_awards_fsu_panama_city_instructor_hall_of_fame_award/ This annual Hall of Fame Award was presented on December 8th, 2009... This annual Hall of Fame Award was presented on December 8th, 2009... 2010-01-07T13:19:12+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/tyndall_f-15_drawdown_delayed_until_april_2010/ F-15s at Tyndall will continue to serve the base and the community for at least a few months longer. F-15s at Tyndall will continue to serve the base and the community for at least a few months longer. 2009-12-17T22:18:35+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/norad_flight_exercise_planned_for_washington_d.c/ NORAD has conducted exercise flights of this nature throughout the U.S. and Canada since the start of Operation Noble Eagle NORAD has conducted exercise flights of this nature throughout the U.S. and Canada since the start of Operation Noble Eagle 2009-12-09T15:29:14+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/dod_announces_afghanistan_force_deployment/ Initial elements of the 30,000 troops authorized by President Obama on Nov. 30th are headed out... Initial elements of the 30,000 troops authorized by President Obama on Nov. 30th are headed out... 2009-12-07T18:52:36+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/expeditionary_warfare_conference_2009_evolution_of_unmanned_systems/ unmanned systems were bringing the Navy and Marines definite benefits... unmanned systems were bringing the Navy and Marines definite benefits... 2009-12-01T19:26:17+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/panhandle_wwii_veterans_memoir_released/ A World War II tailgunner signs copies of his memoir at the Bay County Public Library. A World War II tailgunner signs copies of his memoir at the Bay County Public Library. 2009-11-05T00:26:48+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/afnorth_financial_chief_passes_away_at_60/ Air Forces Northern chief financial manager, retired Air Force Col. Donald L. Whitehead, passed away Monday morning at the age of 60. Air Forces Northern chief financial manager, retired Air Force Col. Donald L. Whitehead, passed away Monday morning at the age of 60. 2009-11-04T01:26:20+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/f-35s_bypass_tyndall_as_f-15_drawdown_nears/ Air Force officials say Tyndall Air Force Base is not one of the candidates for the first set of F-35 Joint Strike Fighters. Air Force officials say Tyndall Air Force Base is not one of the candidates for the first set of F-35 Joint Strike Fighters. 2009-10-30T22:22:06+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/dod_announces_units_for_afghanistan_rotations_and_deployment/ The announcement involves two active duty brigade combat teams and one National Guard brigade... The announcement involves two active duty brigade combat teams and one National Guard brigade... 2009-10-21T13:16:18+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/uss_freedom_to_deploy_early/ According to Navy leaders, Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) are needed now to close urgent warfighting gaps... According to Navy leaders, Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) are needed now to close urgent warfighting gaps... 2009-10-16T17:56:31+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/former_eglin_afb_contractor_sentenced_to_federal_prison/ Imprisonment and fines... Imprisonment and fines... 2009-10-13T19:58:25+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/hsi_usability_lab_putting_the_sailors_first/ Nestled in the panhandle of Florida resides one of two Human Systems Integration Usability Laboratories... Nestled in the panhandle of Florida resides one of two Human Systems Integration Usability Laboratories... 2009-10-13T18:23:33+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/navy_names_ship_after_civil_rights_activist_medgar_evers/ The Navy announced today the newest Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo/ammunition ship (T-AKE) would be named USNS Medgar Evers... The Navy announced today the newest Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo/ammunition ship (T-AKE) would be named USNS Medgar Evers... 2009-10-09T20:20:32+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/house_votes_on_act_to_save_jobs_at_tyndall_afb/ Congressman Allen Boyd moves one step closer to protecting jobs at Tyndall Air Force Base with the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act. Congressman Allen Boyd moves one step closer to protecting jobs at Tyndall Air Force Base with the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act. 2009-10-09T02:51:34+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/army_releases_september_suicide_data/ There were 117 reported active-duty Army suicides from January 2009 through September 2009... There were 117 reported active-duty Army suicides from January 2009 through September 2009... 2009-10-08T19:02:23+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/555_million_dod_homeowners_assistance_program_details_announced/ The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced details for the temporary expansion of the Homeowners Assistance Program (HAP)... The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced details for the temporary expansion of the Homeowners Assistance Program (HAP)... 2009-10-07T15:38:53+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/presidential_idea_program_seeks_new_efficiencies/ President Barack Obama will select the winning SAVE submission... President Barack Obama will select the winning SAVE submission... 2009-09-29T14:09:43+00:00