Ryan Gorman and Tampa Bay Times Military Reporter Howard Altman discuss the impact Hurricane Michael had on Tyndall Air Force Base and how a team from MacDill is assisting officials in the Florida Panhandle.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- It is unknown how many aircrafts are operational at the base and how many were left behind.
- Hurricane Michael popped up so quickly that you couldn't get the aircrafts moved quickly enough.
- This situation shows a vulnerability, because the aircrafts require a lot of maintenance.
- Altman spoke with Sen. Nelson and receive funding and effort to repair the base is strong because of how crucial the base is to the community.