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//The Wire//2300Z March 3, 2025////ROUTINE////BLUF: VEHICLE RAMMING ATTACK STRIKES MANNHEIM CARNIVAL. NOTHING NEW REGARDING EPSTEIN DOCS.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Germany: A vehicle ramming attack was carried out in Mannheim this evening. The attacker was detained at the scene. So far, one fatality was reported, with many wounded in the attack. Mannheim police have requested witnesses to stop sharing video evidence on social media.Austria: An unspecified threat at the Hauptbahnhof (central train station) in Vienna resulted in an evacuation of the station today, during the evening rush hour commute. AC: In keeping with tradition, very few details were released by authorities, however after a bomb squad sweep of the complex the alert was canceled. Though authorities have not specified the nature of the threat, most Austrian media has claimed the incident revolved around a bomb threat.Norway: A brief diplomatic scandal was reported over the weekend following the Oval Office argument between the United States and Ukraine. After Zelenskyy was removed from the White House, various European nations have also transitioned to adopt a more hostile diplomatic position toward the United States. In Norway, these icy tensions came to fruition in the form of a maritime logistics company refusing to refuel American warships as part of a defense pact with Norway. Haltbakk Bunkers (a refueling company) issued a profanity-laced statement on social media culminating with the basic idea of "no fuel for Americans". This statement was rebuffed by Norway's Defense Minister, who stated that Norway would continue to provide the agreed upon support for American naval vessels who visit Norwegian ports. AC: Additionally, it must be noted that the CEO of Haltbakk confirmed that they don't actually have any established contracts to supply American vessels in the first place (other companies hold the larger defense logistical contracts), so this short-lived economic protest would not have had any impact anyway.Ukraine: Two commercial cargo vessels were damaged in the port city of Odessa over the weekend. A Russian missile strike targeted the port and the vessels specifically due to allegedly being used for arms shipments to Ukraine. The M/V MSC LEVANTE F and the M/V SUPER SARKAS (a container ship and a bulk carrier respectively) were both struck in the attack, each suffering unknown damage.-HomeFront-Washington D.C. - All chatter surrounding the release of the Epstein client list has largely fallen away following last week's influencer binder scandal. Neither the DoJ, nor the FBI have provided a clear time window for when any new documents are scheduled to be released. As AG Bondi's original order to provide the documents has not been carried out by the FBI, she has given the FBI 14 days to explain why her order wasn't followed. AC: As this scandal has largely devolved into strongly-worded emails, finger pointing, and ultimatums that aren't acknowledged, the chances of any further disclosures of new information are becoming increasingly remote.Also in Washington, this afternoon the White House has announced the cessation of arms sales to Ukraine, as well as an increase in tariffs on Chinese trade to 20%. Following the failure of diplomatic talks, the previous trade tariffs with Canada and Mexico are set to come into effect at midnight (pending any last-minute diplomatic moves).Florida: Three separate civilian aircraft violated the closed airspace surrounding President Trump's residence at Mar-a-Lago on Saturday. These airspace violations resulted in F-16's scrambling from the 1st Air Force out of Tyndall Air Force Base to intercept the aircraft. During at least two of these interceptions flares were deployed by military aircraft to get the attention of the civilian pilots. AC: It is not clear as to why these airspace violati

In this episode of the Rising Tide Ocean podcast, hosts David Helvarg and Vicki Nichols Goldstein speak with Sherry Goodman, former Pentagon Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Environmental Security, about her new book 'Threat Multiplier Climate Military Leadership in the Fight for Global Security.' Goodman elaborates on the intersection of climate change and national security, emphasizing the concept of climate as a 'threat multiplier' that exacerbates global instability. The conversation covers the evolution of military strategies to incorporate environmental stewardship, the impacts of climate change on military operations, and the importance of resilience and preparedness. Goodman also discusses the geopolitical tensions in the Arctic, the role of the U.S. Coast Guard, and the need for a climate-informed defense strategy. With an upcoming election, the discussion underscores the significance of leadership in addressing climate threats. ** Links & Resources ** Learn how to navigating ocean policies with Mark Spalding: https://bluefront.org/podcast/navigating-ocean-policies-with-mark-spalding-diving-into-the-impact-of-elections-on-our-waters/ Dive into the impact of elections on our waters. Jim Hanson is Chief Editor for the Middle East Forum: https://www.meforum.org/jim-hanson He previously served in U.S. Army Special Forces and conducted counterterrorism, counterinsurgency and foreign internal defense operations in more than two dozen countries. He is the author of several books including “Winning the Second Civil War - Without Firing a Shot” and “Cut Down the Black Flag - A Plan to Defeat ISIS”. Rescue warriors: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780312628147/rescuewarriors Since its inception more than 200 years ago, the United States Coast Guard has rescued over 1.1 million people. Yet, despite having more than fifty thousand active and reserve members, most of us know very little about this often neglected but crucial branch of the U.S. military. Rear Admiral, Ann C. Phillips, US Navy (Ret.): https://www.maritime.dot.gov/office-administrator/key-personnel/rear-admiral-ann-c-phillips-us-navy-ret Rear Admiral Ann C. Phillips, US Navy (Ret.) was sworn in as the 20th Administrator for the Department of Transportation Maritime Administration on May 16, 2022. As head of the Maritime Administration, Phillips advises and assists the Secretary of Transportation on commercial maritime matters, to include the movement of goods, supply chain, as well as the U.S. maritime industry, environment and compliance, ports and waterways infrastructure, and strategic sealift. She engages public and private stakeholders in the maritime industry and oversees the U.S Merchant Marine Academy. Leon E. Panetta- Former Secretary of Defense: https://www.defense.gov/About/Biographies/Biography/article/602799/ Leon Edward Panetta served as the 23rd Secretary of Defense from July 2011 to February 2013.Before joining the Department of Defense, Mr. Panetta served as the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency from February 2009 to June 2011. Mr. Panetta led the agency and managed human intelligence and open source collection programs on behalf of the intelligence community. The Center for Climate & Security: https://climateandsecurity.org/ The greater the impact of climate change, the greater our awareness of the security challenges it's leaving in its wake. In recent years, there has been a relative deluge of research in this space. Tyndall Air Force Base: https://www.tyndall.af.mil/ Admiral James Foggo III: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_G._Foggo_III A retired United States Navy admiral who last served as commander of United States Naval Forces Europe-Africa and commander of Allied Joint Force Command Naples. Former Secretary of Defense Mattis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Mattis An American military veteran who served as the 26th United States secretary of defense from 2017 to 2019. Michael Sfraga: https://www.state.gov/biographies/michael-sfraga/ AMBASSADOR-AT-LARGE FOR ARCTIC AFFAIRS OFFICE OF THE AMBASSADOR-AT-LARGE FOR ARCTIC AFFAIRS Secretary Lloyd Austin: tyndall.af.mil/About/Civil-Service-Employment/ Lloyd James Austin III (born August 8, 1953) is a retired United States Army four-star general who has served as the 28th and current United States Secretary of Defense since January 22, 2021. Deputy Secretary of Defense - Kathleen H. Hicks: https://www.defense.gov/About/Deputy-Secretary-of-Defense/ Kathleen H. Hicks is the 35th deputy secretary of defense, sworn in on Feb. 9, 2021. Most recently, she served as senior vice president and director of the international security program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Previously, she served in varying leadership roles within DOD, including principal deputy undersecretary of defense for policy, leading the development of the 2012 Defense Strategic Guidance. Threat Multiplier - Climate, Military Leadership, and the Fight for Global Security: https://islandpress.org/books/threat-multiplier Blue Frontier: www.bluefront.org Building the solution-based citizen movement needed to protect our ocean, coasts and communities, both human and wild. Inland Ocean Coalition: www.inlandoceancoalition.org Building land-to-sea stewardship - the inland voice for ocean protection Fluid Studios: www.fluidstudios.org Thinking radically different about the collective good, our planet, & the future.

This weekend is the inaugural Gulf Coast Salute Air Show presented by Coca Cola, in the skies over Russell Fields City Pier. This event is put together by Panama City Beach Parks and Recreation, Tyndall Air Force Base and Visit Panama City Beach. This is also Military Appreciation Month, our guest is Lt Colonel Alex Goldfein, Deputy Operations Group Commander for the 325th Fighter Wing at Tyndall Air Force Base (Callsign: Gate). Visit their website for more details.

Good News Bay: Episode 41: Colonel George WatkinsIn this episode of Good News Bay, Dr. Steve sits down with the Commander of the 325th Fighter Wing, Colonel George Watkins, to discuss all the updates related to Tyndall Air Force Base. It has been a little over a year since the last episode with Colonel Watkins and there has been a ton of progress made. The future is bright. Podcast Resources:- Lightening Within 5 Podcast: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-lightning-within-5-129553314/-Tyndall Air Force Base Air Show: https://www.mypanhandle.com/news/local-news/bay-county/panama-city-beach/tyndall-afb-air-show-returning-to-panama-city-beach/-https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2136280113431061-https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1626165591503800-https://www.facebook.com/share/v/FTbit7d9CuQ99116/?mibextid=WC7FNePodcast Timeline:Part 1: Base UpdatesPart 2: Air ShowAbout Dr. Steve Taylor:Steve Taylor is the senior pastor at Emerald Coast Fellowship.  Steve and his wife, Christi, live in Panama City, Florida and have two children.  Steve has served at ECF since 2007.  He designed the Good News Podcast specifically to lift and change the conversation...to make it more positive related to our community.  It's his prayer through this podcast we can make Bay County brighter one conversation at a time!  Learn more about Steve: https://www.emeraldcoastfellowship.com/our-staff/  Subscribe to the Good News Bay Podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, & YoutubeConnect with Good News Bay Podcast Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwr1Y9C9DUUxEVfV_Ce8AkA Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-news-bay/id1563958015Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/38aYHFhFNBBe9gUZv9TUq6?si=b2qyBvxnQ0en1h8cv1C9HQ&nd=1Subscribe on Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/u/3/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xNzQ3ODkzLnJzcw?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwiQlLe22o3wAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ  Connect with Emerald Coast Fellowship Website: https://www.emeraldcoastfellowship.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myecfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/emeraldcoastfellowship/Connect with Dr. Steve TaylorMore about Steve: https://www.emeraldcoastfellowship.com/our-staff/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSteveTaylorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevetaylorecf

We have a rundown of the Fireworks in the Panhandle include the early events at Naval Support Activity Panama City and Tyndall Air Force Base, Panama City, Panama City Beach and much more. Also a few things you may be talking about at your cookouts. We return after the Independence Day Holiday with a full episode.

Jayson Kretzer Executive Director of Bay Arts Alliance and Tori Haudenschild the Events and Education Manager from the Panama City Center for the Arts joined VERONICA LIVE to discuss the upcoming FL LUXE Arts Festival and so much more. Garrett Anderson, Military Affairs Committee Chair and former Chairman for the Bay County Chamber of Commerce in Panama City joined VERONICA LIVE in studio to discuss the mission of the chamber and how they work hard each day at Building a Better Bay. Colonel George Watkins, the Wing Commander of the 325th Fighter Wing at Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida joined VERONICA LIVE in studio to discuss the $5 Billion Rebuild of the base, the future F-35 operational mission that is coming soon, his leadership style and so much more.

Colonel George Watkins, the Wing Commander of the 325th Fighter Wing at Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida joined VERONICA LIVE in studio to discuss the $5 Billion Rebuild of the base, the future F-35 operational mission that is coming soon, his leadership style and so much more.

Episode 27: Colonel George Watkins“People want to come to Tyndall. They're excited about the change, they're excited about the community. Word is out that we've got a great community out here and amazing community support.”In this episode of Good News Bay, Steve sits down with Colonel George Watkins. The two discuss the new developments coming to Tyndall Air Force Base and how these changes to the community are greatly benefiting the economy of Bay County, increasing community support, and promoting a stronger community!Podcast Resources:Tyndall Rebuild: https://www.tyndall.af.mil/Rebuild/fbclid/IwAR3657YPpaJe9aRefNPUpjCSKPS9_uSQo-F5lvEMXH4n3oJKAbryQZdODN0/Zone One: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1438009830056293&ref=sharingChild Development Center: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=584037187096203&ref=sharingBattlespace Enhanced Employment Facility: https://www.facebook.com/TeamTyndall/posts/pfbid036dBcx1EBp6nsYSatQp6XuY7Ts6pBRQhM61UER75uKBZzv4FbCHC2oZ3i7NEgwsVklAirmen Dormitories: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=542165937815429&ref=sharing Subscribe to the Good News Bay Podcast and tap the bell icon to get notified when the next episode releases. About Dr. Steve TaylorSteve Taylor is the senior pastor at Emerald Coast Fellowship.  Steve and his wife, Christi, live in Panama City, Florida and have two children.  Steve has served at ECF since 2007.  He designed the Good News Podcast specifically to lift and change the conversation...to make it more positive related to our community.  It's his prayer through this podcast we can make Bay County brighter one conversation at a time!  Learn more about Steve: https://www.emeraldcoastfellowship.com/our-staff/  Subscribe to the Good News Bay Podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, & YoutubeConnect with Good News Bay Podcast Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwr1Y9C9DUUxEVfV_Ce8AkA Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-news-bay/id1563958015Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/38aYHFhFNBBe9gUZv9TUq6?si=b2qyBvxnQ0en1h8cv1C9HQ&nd=1Subscribe on Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/u/3/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xNzQ3ODkzLnJzcw?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwiQlLe22o3wAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ  Connect with Emerald Coast Fellowship Website: https://www.emeraldcoastfellowship.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myecfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/emeraldcoastfellowship/Connect with Dr. Steve TaylorMore about Steve: https://www.emeraldcoastfellowship.com/our-staff/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSteveTaylorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevetaylorecf

Leadership and vision are essential to implementing Engineering With Nature to create landscape-scale climate resilience. We're focusing on leadership and EWN in conversations with two inspirational USACE Division leaders – Colonel (P) Antoinette Gant, Commander, and Division Engineer of the South Pacific Division (SPD), and Brigadier General Jason Kelly, Commander of the South Atlantic Division (SAD).    In Episode 7, Host Sarah Thorne and Todd Bridges, Senior Research Scientist for Environmental Science with the US Army Corps of Engineers and the National Lead of the Engineering With Nature® Program are talking with BG Kelly about the challenges facing the South Atlantic Division. From restoration in the Everglades, to deepening the Charleston Harbor, to ongoing flood control initiatives, to disaster preparedness, we're talking about the leadership needed to address landscape-scale challenges in innovative ways and how Engineering With Nature is an important part of infrastructure solutions.    With an education in mathematics and statistics from Georgia Tech, BG Kelly spent the first 20 years of his career as “time in a formation with a rifle and a pistol” leading men and women as soldiers. When he took command of the Norfolk District in 2015, he was unsure if he would be as excited about navigation, recreation, aquatic ecosystem restoration, and regulatory permitting as he had been about preparing soldiers for combat, but he found that he was: “I'm curious by nature, so, this job certainly fits the bill. I come into work every day and have the opportunity to engage subject matter experts, folks that know more—have forgotten more—than I'll learn during my tenure as the Division Commander in SAD. We're all committed. We're all trying to deliver for the nation.” He is driven by curiosity, a desire to collaborate, and a personal quest to become a better communicator: “I strive to better communicate as an ambassador for the great work that's happening in my organization. I'm excited about what we're doing.”   The South Atlantic Division faces many challenges—and opportunities—from hurricanes and impacts from climate change, to moving populations, and a range of issues related to aging infrastructure. The USACE is leading innovation to deliver 21st century engineering and infrastructure solutions that leverage EWN to solve problems and create value. From BG Kelly's perspective, leadership is critical: “I think it's important that the senior most members of our organization lean in. As the senior leader in the South Atlantic Division, I am afforded the opportunity to know the EWN solutions that are available, but that's not always the case for some of the practitioners in the districts. I think it's important that the senior-most leaders get active, specifically with my position as a Major Subordinate Commander, sitting at the nexus of execution in the districts and policy in Washington, DC – rules and tools – trying to make all of that come together so we can do some collateral good. I don't think it happens without that nudge from leaders. Leadership matters.”   Todd agrees: “Hearing leaders talk about, communicate, and message about EWN and innovative approaches, is so important for the vertical team within the Corps, but also to our sponsors and stakeholders and those that we're building things for. They need to hear us talk about what we're trying to do and how we're going to achieve it.”   BG Kelly notes that strengthening communication is being strongly promoted by the Honorable Michael Connor, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works as one of his ‘lines of effort', along with other factors that directly relate to EWN: “His insistence that we strengthen communications and relationships to solve water resource challenges, is front and center. I try to do that from my perch in Atlanta. His insistence that we modernize our Civil Works programs to better serve the needs of disadvantaged communities means ‘full contact.' We've got to get out and be talking and be active to understand people's needs. His ask that we build innovative climate resilient infrastructure to protect communities and ecosystems brings us right into this space of EWN and incorporating natural and nature-based features. Figuring out how to make these priorities part of all that we're doing is something I'm excited about. Those lines of effort are from our most senior leaders. And they are essential to solving the water resource challenges faced by the USACE.”    SAD's Civil Works program is diverse. It includes commercial navigation, flood and storm damage risk reduction, and ecosystem restoration for ports, navigation channels, and waterways in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. As BG Kelly notes, “These are places that are critical to our economy, places that are consistently and persistently in the news. Everything we do matters.” He relates a string of challenges, from disaster response in Puerto Rico to Everglades Restoration, to the rebuilding of Tyndall Air Force Base (see EWN Podcast S1E3), to projects in the ports of Savannah, Mobile, Charleston, and Miami, in response to climate change and resilience. “It's an exciting time. We have some complex challenges, and we've got talented folks. Each day, I say thank you for our success—we're winning. But when I say thank you, I'm asking for more. I've got another problem that I need my team to take on. For me, the reality is that we've got more work than time, and time is absolutely not on our side. But I'll tell you, SAD is game.”   As Todd notes, “The Division is waging a different kind of battle that is relevant to our discussion of EWN—from the 20th century engineering approach of trying to conquer nature, to now trying to embrace nature—essentially partnering with nature—by applying EWN principles and natural and nature-based solutions to create infrastructure solutions that enhance community resilience and diversify value. BG Kelly agrees: “I think we've got to reframe our thinking to solve these complex challenges—think about how we can, and quite frankly, should be partnering with nature. One of the things I struggle with is our plan formulation. Our processes don't always lend themselves to that solution set. I think what Mr. Connor has asked us to do in modernizing our Civil Works program is to figure out how to make sure we're valuing these solutions. We have to think through cost sharing requirements for non-structural natural and nature-based features that would encourage communities to do some things differently. It will also encourage our engineers to think about those solutions in a different way.”   Project decision making in USACE is changing. As BG Kelly notes, “I've engaged key stakeholders to alert them that the Army Corps of Engineers is not wedded to only concrete and steel. As a leader I'm trying to telegraph my thinking that we're going to make the decisions that consider natural and nature-based features—ways that we partner with nature. Everything is on the table to solve the challenge.” Todd adds that the USACE Chief of Engineers, Lieutenant General Spellmon, uses an image of the USACE logo as a Castle where the drawbridge is down and the windows are open: “I think that imagery is so good because we need to open up as an organization so that we can co-develop solutions with our partners and with our communities. Some of us are going to be interested in the numbers and the math, and some of us are going to be interested in the bugs and the bunnies. But we can come together in an open process of co-developing solutions.” BG Kelly agrees, noting the diverse group of stakeholders who are impacted by Corps' decisions: “Collaboration is a very key ingredient. We're talking about America's water resources, rivers, wetlands, inland and coastal waterways and billions of dollars in recreation and commerce. I think you have to let everyone under the tent and when we are making decisions, when we're trying to think about these competing alternatives. I'm an advocate for all things being considered and letting that be our point of origin as we move forward. With this approach, I think we'll get some good outcomes.”   Todd agrees: “It's a positive time within the Corps, with LTG Spellmon and Mr. Connor's leadership, and yours, BG Kelly. With the organization, the potential, and the strong program the Corps has, we must embrace the idea of delivering projects and innovating at the same time to be the organization that we need to be today, as well as in the future.” A great example is the South Atlantic Coastal Study. It is the largest coastal risk assessment ever conducted by the Corps. According to BG Kelly, it covers more than 60,000 miles of shoreline, six states, and two territories: “It's just a mammoth undertaking and a great example of our goal to maximize the use of research and development, while promoting community resilience through partnering. It's a great illustration of our effort to overcome those institutional barriers that I mentioned and adapt to climate change and sea level rise in our quest to better partner with nature.”  Leadership is critical, and it is evolving. As Todd concludes, “BG Kelly, you're bringing people with you, you're not directing them. As you know, you don't really get effective change through exceptional force. You're describing a kind of social leadership. That's what we need to make progress as the Corps of Engineers, and progress with our partners, for the benefit of our communities. I think the future of Engineering With Nature in the South Atlantic Division is bright, bright, bright.”  Related Links EWN Website ERDC Website Todd Bridges at EWN Todd Bridges at LinkedIn General Kelly at USACE South Atlantic Division General Kelly at LinkedIn USACE South Atlantic Division Michael Connor, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works EWN Podcast S1E3: Using Natural Infrastructure to Increase Resilience for Military Installations Everglades Restoration Projects Restoring America's Everglades Charleston Harbor Navigation Projects Tyndall AFB Reconstruction South Atlantic Coastal Study

Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Fingall from Tyndall Air Force Base joined Veronica LIVE to discuss his unusual road to becoming an Air Force officer that included playing Pro Basketball in Europe and Asia. He also discussed the amazing coaches that inspired him on his very unique journey.

RedBalloon CEO and Founder Andrew Crapuchettes joined Veronica LIVE to discuss his free speech job site that puts conservative employers together with conservative job seekers. Air Force Colonel Matt "Pipper: Bradley, 53d Wing Commander from Eglin Air Force Base, Florida joins the show to discuss some of the amazing test missions his 47 unites located in 16 locations across the United States are conducing in order to ensure the Air Force Warfighter has tactical advantage at the speed of relevance. Finally, Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Fingall from Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida discusses his unusual road to becoming an Air Force officer that included playing Pro Basketball in Europe and Asia. As always I have the best guests.

In the aftermath of the destruction left in the wake of Hurricane Michael in 2018, the Natural Disaster Recovery Division has been utilizing fast-paced contracting processes to acquire innovative technologies to rebuild Tyndall Air Force Base as an ‘Installation of the Future'.

Tom Buffenbarger, an Independent Labor Voice, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast and talked about the Securing a Strong Retirement Act (H.R. 2954) and the need to strengthen Social Security and Medicare in order to help working class baby boomers prepare for retirement.    United Auto Workers (UAW) Legislative Director Josh Nassar was today's second guest. He discussed the America COMPETES Act and the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, as both pieces of proposed legislation would strengthen the nation's domestic chip production, if passed.   Lanny Mathis, Business Manager of IBEW Local 1205, President of the North Central Florida Central Labor Council and President of the Big Bend Building Trades Council also appeared on the show. He spoke about the multi-billion renovation projects underway at Tyndall Air Force Base and how it is benefitting his Local. 

In 2018, a tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico changed rapidly into a Category 5 hurricane that devastated Tyndall Air Force Base near Panama City, Florida. A few months later, a catastrophic flood in the Missouri River basin completely inundated Offut Air Force Base near Omaha, Nebraska. In 2019, Hurricane Florence similarly devastated Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point in North Carolina (requiring repair and replacement programs of $1.2 billion and $1.7 billion, respectively) while an earthquake caused significant damage to Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake in California and forced it to temporarily shut down operations. What makes these events notable is their rapid development and intensity, indicative of the magnitude of the peril and cost of such disasters. In this informative discussion, Atkins Federal Planning Director Lawrence Frank joins Federal Business Director J.R. Steele to talk about what the Department of Defense can do to plan for extreme weather events, as well as how a resilience planning decision support framework can help installations protect their facilities and the soldiers and staff who rely on them to defend our nation and improve our quality of life.City Simulator, a community focused tool developed by Atkins that allows communities to create digital twins of their buildings, roads, utilities, natural areas and other assets and then measure how resilient they are through a 30-year simulation.Executive Order 14008, an executive order issued by U.S. President Joe Biden on January 27, 2021 prioritizing the climate crisis in U.S. foreign policy and national security considerations. 

Today's Story: Millions To Installations

Episode 1: General Mark McQueen What's been happening in Panama City since Hurricane Michael?  How are we recovering?  What are some of the new city projects?  In this episode, Steve sits down with Panama City's City Manager, Mark McQueen to discuss the city's efforts in making Panama City the primer city in the Florida Panhandle and the power of prayer in Mark's personal life. Podcast Timeline00:51 Introduction and biography Gen. Mark McQueen5:53 Gen. McQueen's overcoming Covid 12:27  Power of prayer 13:50 Bay County recovering & rebuilding 20:20 Making Panama City the “Primer City in the Panhandle”21:45 Historical Downtown transformation 23:05 Millville, St. Andrews, Glenwood Community Plans approved 25:50 New projects in Bay County 28:30 New home developments 30:20 Tyndall Air Force Base & Eastern Shipbuilders contracts 32:05 First-time home owners assistance 34:03 Bay County infrastructure updates35:56 Bed-tax dollars 40:40 Closing comments Podcast ResourcesReferenced Article: USA Today: Coronavirus recovery: What Americans can learn from hurricane-ravaged Panama City, Florida: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2020/04/26/coronavirus-florida-panama-city-adopts-lessons-hurricane-michael/5164057002/ Referenced  LinksReHouse Bay:  https://rehousebay.org Subscribe to the Good News Bay Podcast and tap the bell icon to get next notified when the next episode releases. About Dr. Steve TaylorSteve Taylor is the senior pastor at Emerald Coast Fellowship.  Steve and his wife, Christi, live in Panama City, Florida and have two children.  Steve has served at ECF since 2007.  It's his prayer through this podcast we can make Bay County brighter one conversation at a time! Connect with Good News Bay Podcast Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-news-bay/id1563958015Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/38aYHFhFNBBe9gUZv9TUq6?si=b2qyBvxnQ0en1h8cv1C9HQ&nd=1Subscribe on Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/u/3/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xNzQ3ODkzLnJzcw?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwiQlLe22o3wAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcQIAmINp95IgiuamFmcGeJy5cCw2n3DEConnect with Dr. Steve TaylorMore about Steve: https://www.emeraldcoastfellowship.com/our-staff/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSteveTaylorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevetaylorecfConnect with Emerald Coast Fellowship Website:https://www.emeraldcoastfellowship.com 

Join Carlos, Matt, Nev, Armando and returning for an evening of chaos it's Matt & Andy from the A320 Podcast! In this week's show we look at very fancy food, a cat attacks a pilot, and a welsh couple pull an Airbus A320. In the military planes and boats meet as the US Marines end their many years of Hornets at sea while American F-35s work aboard an Italian Navy ship. A contract fighter plane for the US Military experiences a mishap at Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida, and Boeing's new T-7 Redhawk goes into production with a salute to the Tuskegee Airmen. A new series of Plane Truths begins, Armando shares with us some exciting news about Oshkosh and in this week's 'In Conversation With', Nick is finding out about George's move from the Military to flying the 747. Don't forget you can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL PPL TRAINING EXPECTED TO RESUME FROM 12 APRIL https://www.ftnonline.co.uk/2021/03/02/ppl-training-expected-to-resume-from-12-april/ FEATURED, FANCY IN-FLIGHT FOOD FROM TWO FAVOURITE AIRLINES https://simpleflying.com/swiss-economy-catering-partnership/ https://thepointsguy.co.uk/news/virgin-atlantic-resumes-meal-service/ FRENCH BEE PLANS TO PUT 488 SEATS ON AN AIRBUS A350-1000 https://clickavio.com/french-bee-plans-to-put-488-seats-on-an-airbus-a350-1000 https://simpleflying.com/french-bee-could-become-the-most-efficient-long-haul-carrier/ https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/french-bee-eyes-arrival-of-a350-1000s-as-pandemic-fails-to-dent-optimism/140153.article ANGRY CAT ATTACKS PILOT FORCING BOEING 737 DIVERSION https://simpleflying.com/angry-cat-attacks-737-pilot/?fbclid=IwAR04V95tm85J0dYaYKPIJ3xt1FNKdtuqeP6kCWqnsljYqJ1uP-iDhz5vFSg LADDER ON RUNWAY AT BIRMINGHAM REPORT https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/602be70e8fa8f5037b3420b5/Boeings_737-8AS_EI-DPC_737-8Z9_G-GDFR_757-28A_G-OOBA_03-21.pdf https://www.gov.uk/government/news/aaib-report-large-foreign-object-on-runway-during-operations-at-birmingham-airport WELSH COUPLE PULL AIRBUS A320 TO BREAK GUINNESS WORLD RECORD https://guinnessworldrecords.com/amp/news/2021/3/s4c-st-davids-day-2021 https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/travel/two-women-pull-airbus-a320-to-break-guinness-world-record-1.1177452 ST ENGINEERING TAKES IN FIRST A320 FOR P2F CONVERSION https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/aircraft-propulsion/st-engineering-takes-first-a320-p2f-conversion https://www.airbus.com/newsroom/news/en/2020/10/first-a321p2f-enters-into-service-with-qantas.html QANTAS LAUNCHES FLIGHTS TO MYSTERY DESTINATIONS https://simpleflying.com/qantas-mystery-flights/ MILITARY AFTER 36 YEARS, MARINES' F/A-18 HORNETS HAVE COMPLETED THEIR FINAL CARRIER DEPLOYMENT https://www.military.com/daily-news/2021/03/02/after-36-years-marines-f-18-hornets-have-completed-their-final-carrier-deployment.html https://www.naval-technology.com/news/f-35b-jets-undergo-sea-trials-aboard-italian-its-cavour-aircraft-carrier/ BOEING T-7A RED HAWK USAF TRAINER ENTERS PRODUCTION, NOD TO THE TUSKEGEE (TUSKEEGEE) AIRMEN https://www.autoevolution.com/news/boeing-t-7a-red-hawk-usaf-trainer-enters-production-nod-to-the-tuskege-airmen-156901.html CONTRACT PILOTS IN MIRF1BAGE SUFFER NON-LIFE-THREATENING INJURIES IN TYNDALL AFB CRASH https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2021/02/26/two-pilots-injured-in-tyndall-air-force-base-crash/ RAAF RE-ESTABLISHES NO. 100 SQUADRON AS AIR FORCE HERITAGE SQUADRON http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/raaf-re-establishes-no-100-squadron-as-air-force-heritage-squadron-ready.html

The nature of military bases is changing throughout the Armed Services. New defense doctrine increases their strategic importance for projecting power and for protecting Warfighters from emerging unconventional threats. Meanwhile, leaders desire more modernized facilities that will improve quality of life, keep pace with smart city technologies, and minimize their environmental footprint. ERDC is developing new technologies to help meet these goals. And many of those technologies are being put to the test during an ambitious rebuild of Tyndall Air Force Base, which was devastated by Category 5 Hurricane Michael in 2018. ERDC is playing a key role in the effort to re-imagine Tyndall's future, and it will learn valuable lessons that can be applied to installations across the Army and the Armed Services. On today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Buddy Bartels, a research civil engineer at ERDC's Construction Engineering Research Laboratory. Buddy discusses how today's ERDC research is enabling tomorrow's Installations of the Future. Topics include the changing nature of installations (4:55), ERDC's involvement in the Tyndall rebuild (10:00), ERDC's Virtual Testbed for Installation Mission Effectiveness (11:23), and the breadth of ERDC's involvement in the Installations of the Future effort (18:49). Visit https://www.PowerofERDCPodcast.org for resources and more information.

Award-winning Public Information Officer. Corey Dobridnia is currently employed at the Walton County Sheriff's Office. In a past life, Dobridnia worked as the weekend anchor for WMBB, an ABC Affiliate out of Panama City covering Tyndall Air Force Base, Naval Support Activity Panama City and more.Dobridnia graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a bachelor's degree in communication and earned a master's degree from Florida State University, Panama City in corporate and public communication. ERAU was also where she lettered in women's volleyball. In 2017, Dobridnia was dually named Public Information Officer of the Year by the Florida Law Enforcement Public Information Officer's Association and the Florida Association of Public Information Officers. In 2018, Dobridnia received the PIO Deployment Team Mobilization Award after deploying to help public agencies following Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Michael. In 2020, Walton County Sheriff's Office was a finalist for Government Social Media's Golden Post Awards for Best Instagram Presence. Connect with Corey on her LinkedIn or Twitter accountshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cdobridnia/https://twitter.com/cdobridniaSupport the show (https://t.co/GOmAg9X6e8?amp=1)

Category 5 Hurricane Michael slammed into the Florida panhandle two years ago this weekend and devastated Panama City and nearby areas, including Tyndall Air Force Base. We speak with Panama City city manager Mark McQueen about how his city's recovery and rebuilding process is going.

In October 2018, Tyndall Air Force Base just east of Panama City, Florida was directly hit by Hurricane Michael, a Category 5 storm. The damage was significant with over half of the buildings on the base destroyed. Brig. Gen. Patrice Melancon was called back to active duty to the Tyndall Program Management Office (PMO) to lead the base’s massive $5 billion rebuild. In this episode, we’re talking with Melancon about the groundbreaking work the PMO team is undertaking to rebuild the base and incorporate the principles and practices of Engineering With Nature into the Tyndall rebuild and the Air Force’s Installation of the Future initiative. Their intention is to create a resilient and sustainable base that will be a model for the region and potentially all other coastal areas in the US. With practically a “clean slate” available to explore options, Melancon discusses the opportunity to fundamentally rethink what environmental and operational functions are needed for Tyndall, now and in the future.   The PMO team is evaluating best available data and information specific to the base and its landscape.  They are also considering variables that may have changed since the original buildings were constructed (e.g., flood elevation and expected wind loads).  Outputs from this analysis will inform standards needed to design and construct facilities, including the infrastructure needed to accommodate the new F35 aircraft.  This new installation must withstand present-day hazards, but it must also be able to accommodate future environmental conditions and associated risks.  Concurrently, the team is using this time to evaluate the use of EWN strategies through the construction of nature-based solutions in the form of landscape features like beaches and dunes, oyster reefs, and wetlands that reduce risks of flooding while providing additional habitat for threatened and endangered species as well as social value for Air Force personnel and the surrounding community.  As she notes, “it is a re-imagining of the base”.  In this podcast, Melancon describes four pilot projects underway that incorporate EWN principles.  One of those projects includes the beneficial use of sediments to strengthen the existing beach/dune system.  The goal is to use nature-based solutions to increase the resilience of the installation and the local community by reducing the risk of damage from storm surge and waves while also creating environmental as well as social benefits supporting recreation and tourism.    Melancon believes that collaborating with the community and a wide range of stakeholders is important to the success of this initiative and invites interested listeners to become involved and participate in the stakeholder engagement underway at Tyndall.  Listeners can share their ideas at the EWN website (www.engineeringwithnature.org) or the Coastal Resilience at Tyndall Air Force Base website (www.tyndallcoastalresilience.com).             Related Links: EWN Website ERDC Website Brigadier General Patrice Melancon Tyndall Air Force Base Coastal Resilience at Tyndall Air Force Base  

This is part 1 of a 2-part interview on Defense Support to Civil Authorities & Domestic Operations with Retired Lt Col R. Curtis McNeil, the current Chief of Domestic Operations and Intelligence Law and First Air Force, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. If you have any interest in learning more about how the federal government supports local communities in times of emergency and natural disaster, this interview is for you! In this part 1 of the interview, we offer a behind-the-scenes look at defense support to civil authorities and domestic operations leading up to, during, and after a natural disaster. In part 2 of the interview, we explore the innovative legal solutions forged by Lt Col McNeil and his team through Hurricane Dorian, and then he offers a vivid personal account of living through Hurricane Michael, in the Florida panhandle, as a victim – and his leadership lesson takeaways.

On the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Michael devastating Tyndall Air Force Base, Brig. Gen. Patrice A. Melancon, Tyndall Air Force Base Reconstruction Program Management Office executive director, discusses the challenges of planning, funding and building a Base of the Future while still supporting daily mission requirements.

Today's story: Tyndall Air Force Base is being rebuilt as the installation of the future, after being nearly wiped out by Hurricane Michael in 2018

Today's story: Tyndall Air Force Base is being rebuilt as the installation of the future, after being nearly wiped out by Hurricane Michael in may of twenty-nineteen.

The final months of the 2019 fiscal year proved to be the most challenging and rewarding quarter yet for Tyndall Air Force Base when the June 2019 Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act increased the installation’s annual Operations and Maintenance budget by a massive 450%.

The Coast Guard isn't the only military organization that rescues people domestically. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center helps out people inland, including in Mexico and Canada. It's based out of Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida, and the center's commander, Lt. Col. Gene Manner, joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin for some recent rescue stories.

  Katherine Thais Ridenhour, retired Battalion Chief, Aurora Fire Department (CO), is passionate about teaching competent and confident leadership on and off the fireground. Her classes include strategy/tactics, command, conflict solution/problem solving, leadership and promotional preparation. Katherine's experience spans 25 years in Tech Rescue, FEMA/USAR, EMS, Training Division, Diversity Board and past President of Women in the Fire Service. She also spent 5 recent years after retirement as a volunteer firefighter and feels privileged to understand the rural side of the fire service. Her passion for presenting exceptional teaching methodologies has earned her multiple requests to teach at various departments, and she is proud to serve the volunteer side of the fire service in that way. She also has extensive teaching at various Department of Defense bases including the United States Air Force Academy, Tyndall Air Force Base and the entire Northwest Navy Region. Katherine has taught nationally for years at such conferences as FDIC, FRI, the IAFC Metro Chiefs, the IAFF Human Relations and Redmond Symposium, as well as various state conferences. Despite being retired, she is an avid student of the fire service and keeps current with all the latest trends. She has mentored at least 1000 firefighters to assist them getting promoted to various positions, including Chief of Department and is still sought after for those and her teaching abilities. She is grateful to have had a great career and the opportunity to teach around the nation in order to give back to the fire service. I had the distinct honor of talking with Chief Ridenhour about her experiences in the Fire Service.  Her work on exposing the practice of "Bullying" in our industry is well known, as she is a sought after lecturer and keynote speaker. Take the time to listen to this in-depth episode that focuses on several issues in our workplace.

Today's story: Congress approved disaster aid funds for the Air Force, so Tyndall Air force Base, Florida, is moving forward with repairs and rebuilding.

Today's story: Air Force officials discuss rebuilding Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, at a second Industry Day.

Today's stories: Two F-35A Lightning II aircraft conduct airstrikes in Iraq. Also, the Air Force stops all new rebuilding efforts at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida.

The armed services are asking Congress for extra money next year to repair bases damaged by extreme weather. For instance, Tyndall and Offutt Air Force Bases need billions of dollars for restoration. Federal News Network's Scott Maucione spoke to Tom Conger, director of the Center for Climate and Security, about the military and potential climate change. Conger is a former Defense Department principal deputy comptroller and you can hear more on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.

This episode of "Inside AFIMSC" features host Veronica Kemeny talking with the Tyndall Air Force Base Program Management Office Director, Colonel Scott Matthews, about the role the PMO is playing in the redevelopment of the base after damage caused by Hurricane Michael in October 2018.

Today's story: Air Force officials spoke about their plans to rebuild Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, during Tyndall Industry Day.

The rebuilding of Tyndall Air Force Base following the massive destruction caused by Hurricane Michael is well underway. Now the Air Force is inviting Industry to learn how it can help at the Tyndall Air Force Base ‘Industry Day’ coming up January, 31st. Brian Goddin with the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center reports.

The Air Force Civil Engineer Center's Explosive Ordnance Disposal Division at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, constantly finds new ways to keep the Warfighter out of harm's way. Being one of the organizing partners of the Eastern National Robot Rodeo and Capabilities Exercise is one of the ways AFCEC EOD personnel and leadership get a hands-on look at the newest in EOD robotic technology. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center public affairs specialist, Brian Goddin, takes us to the third annual event held in and around Charleston, South Carolina this year.

The Air Force Civil Engineer Center's Emergency Management division at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, is always finding new ways to keep the Warfighter out of harm's way. That is exactly what the concept of networking joint chemical agent detectors around an installation is engineered to do. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center public affairs specialist, Brian Goddin, shows us how networking JCADS has the potential to provide Airmen advanced warning of an enemy chemical attack.

The Air Force Civil Engineer Center's Energy directorate at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, was one of the key partnering organizations responsible for the Warfighter Readiness, clean energy, and cost savings benefits of the massive 28-megawatt solar array at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center public affairs specialist, Brian Goddin takes us on a tour of the state of the art energy facility.

The Air Force Civil Engineer Center's Emergency Management division at Tyndall Air Force Base is spearheading a special project to ensure Warfighter Readiness and safety. The Chemical Warfare Defense Equipment training gear project not only ensures Airmen safety but it's also saving taxpayers money at the same time. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center public affairs specialist, Brian Goddin takes us on a tour of the C-W-D-E Training Gear project!

The Air Force Civil Engineer Center's Requirements, Research and Development, and Acquisition division at Tyndall Air Force Base is part of a special team taking RADAS to the next level to ensure Warfighter Readiness and safety. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center public affairs specialist, Brian Goddin gives us a birds-eye view of this advanced technology!

May 31st, 2018. That date may go down in history as a monumental day on which Warfighter safety skyrocketed to a whole new level. It's the date that "RADBO" was approved for production! RADBO stands for Recovery of Airbases Denied by Ordnance. The Air Force Civil Engineer Center's explosive ordnance disposal division at Tyndall Air Force Base has been perfecting this first ever Department of Defense ground-based laser system for nearly 25 years. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center public affairs specialist, Brian Goddin, shows us how RADBO keeps EOD techs out of harms' way!

A Hurricane Michael 'Project Management Office' (P.M.O.) has been set up to function as a 'team of teams' to facilitate the 4-to-5 year repairing, reshaping, and rebuilding of Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, following the devastation of the massive storm in October.

The Air Force Civil Engineer Center's Fire Research and Training Facility at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, provides realistic firefighter training. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center public affairs shows the state-of-the-art facility also allows for researching and studying more environmentally firefighting agents.

When Hurricane Michael made landfall in Florida's panhandle on Oct. 10, 2018, Tyndall Air Force Base suffered catastrophic damage. Tyndall is home to the 325th Fighter Wing--the "Checkertails"--and 55 F-22 "Raptor" jets, considered the world's most advanced fighter, most of which were flown to safety before Michael made landfall. The category 4 storm battered the 29-thousand acre base with top sustained winds of 155 miles per hour, leaving runways cluttered, hangars gnarled, bunkers battered, and, according an Air Force aerial assessment, nearly all of Tyndall’s 1,340 buildings, severely damaged. The base chapel lost its roof and will have to be demolished and rebuilt, says Father Longin Buhake, a civilian priest employed by the federal government to serve Tyndall’s Catholic population. In this edition of Catholic Military Life, the only official podcast of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, (AMS), Father Buhake, who serves with AMS endorsement, tells of the long road to recovery. He shares what he’s doing in the meantime to bring the sacraments and pastoral care to Catholics who remain on base in makeshift quarters during cleanup, repair, and reconstruction operations.

Today's story: Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, was recommended to become home to the F-35 Lightning II.

After Hurricane Michael caused major damage to Tyndall Air Force Base on October 10th, 2018, officials worked quickly to get the critical missions back up and running as soon as possible. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center demonstrates through their special initiative called "Task Force Phoenix" a large part of the recovery process for Tyndall AFB. NOTE: AFIMSC Vice-Commander, Col. Pat Miller, has been leading "Task Force Phoenix" since shortly after Hurricane Michael.

Today's story: Airmen, Soldiers, and Sailors from across the country have been helping with the recovery of Tyndall Air Force Base following a direct hit on the Florida Panhandle from Hurricane Michael.

AFIMSC Commander, Major General Bradley Spacy, toured the Hurricane Michael-ravaged Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, recently. In this short video, the damage from Hurrican Michael is evident but the mission of the Air Force Civil Engineer Center's "Battle Ready, Built Right" pushes through as recovery efforts provide what is needed to support the Air Force and the Warfighter.

Today's story: 179 students from the Airey Noncommissioned Officer Academy at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, will continue their education at an alternate site after Hurricane Michael caused them to evacuate.

Today's stories: Following Hurricane Michael, several important missions will resume at Tyndall AFB in the next few months, and others will temporarily shift to other locations. Also, the Air Force also announced the temporary relocation of F-22s from Tyndall.

Townhall Review – October 20, 2018 With the midterm elections bearing down on us, Larry Elder and James O’Keefe, look at the Missouri Senate race. Hurricane Michael took a direct hit at Tyndall Air Force Base and damaged many of the Air Force’s elite and expensive F-22 fighter jets. Hugh Hewitt talks with Congressman Mike Gallagher about the impact. Larry Elder looks at the media's tendency to try to paint President Trump as a racist by twisting the President’s comments. Hugh Hewitt and David Kirkpatrick, of the New York Times, examine the disappearance and probable murder of a Saudi dissident journalist. Dennis Prager talks with Lisa Daftari about Rutger’s invitation, then dis-invitation, to speak at her Alma Mater because a handful of students were “uncomfortable.” Alan Greenspan, former Chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, talks with Hugh Hewitt about his book Capitalism in America. Michael Medved and Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel, David Cortman, look at the ADF’s role in defending fired Atlanta Fire Chief Kelvin Cochran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hurricane Michael is gone, but the destruction it left behind will have a lasting impact. Tyndall Air Force Base was hit head-on by the storm and now the Air Force is trying to deal with the aftermath. Plus, is obesity hurting military readiness? All of that is in the DoD Personnel Notebook this week and Federal News Network's Scott Maucione joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin to talk about it.

In today's Federal Newscast on the Federal News Network, base officials are the describing the damage at Tyndall Air Force Base in the Florida panhandle as “catastrophic.”

The asset visibility team, or AVT, from the Air Force Civil Engineer Center's Operations Directorate at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, recently travelled to Ramstein and Spangdahlem Air Bases in Germany. Here is Susan Lawson who tells us about the team who conducted facility condition assessments and provided training to base personnel.

A BQM-167 Air Force Subscale Aerial Target is launched from Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. by the 82nd Aerial Targets Squadron. The drone provides a threat-representative target for the Air Force Weapon System Evaluation Program.

A First Lieutenant made a historic first by leading a formation of F-22 raptors over Tyndall Air Force Base.

Volunteers are baking more than 7000 cookies to spread holiday cheer to all Airmen living in Tyndall’s dormitories during this season’s Cookie Caper.

Air to air combat training with regional fighter squadrons on Tyndall Air Force Base.