Tyndall faces cut of 600 positions

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - The Air Force plans to cut some 600 military positions and four civilian positions from Tyndall Air Force Base as part of the 2010 restructuring. The base is home to about 3,500 active-duty military and 2,000 civilian jobs. By contrast, Hurlburt Field will see an increase of 435 military positions and 79 civilian positions, and Eglin Air Force Base will see an increase of 123 military and 302 civilian positions. The changes, if approved by Congress, would take effect Oct. 1. (Sources: Panama City News Herald, Eglin AFB, 06/26/09)