Enjoy EglinLife | August 2021

AUGUST 2021

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There’s no shortage of sizzling heat here on Florida’s Panhandle, so cool off with a dip in the Eglin Pool! Get your water aerobics in during Lap Swims, or bring the family out for FREE Open Swimming. Need lessons? We’ve got those, too!

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FEATURES: UFC FIGHT NIGHTS 5 SWIM LESSONS 7 GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP 10

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NEW LIBRARY HOURS 14 BINGO IS BACK! 19 FCC PROVIDER AWARDED 21 SWITCHING SCHOOLS? 21 WORD SEARCH 23 MAP & DIRECTORY 24-26

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SATURDAY AUG Catch all the action in the octagon with UFC Fight Nights at Legends Sports Grill — featuring coverage of UFC events every month, plus Legends’ special Late-Night Menu of flatbread pizzas, chicken tenders, boneless wings and more! Also enjoy full bar service • • • Please drink responsibly.

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6 PM: DOORS OPEN 7 PM: ESPN PRELIMINARY FIGHTS 9 PM: PAY-PER-VIEW MAIN EVENTS BLDG 825

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RECREATION + FITNESS BEACH PARK

eglinlife.com/beach • • • Located on Okaloosa Island, the Eglin Beach Park offers Gulf

beach access exclusively to DoD ID cardholders and their guests.

FAMILY CAMPGROUNDS

eglinlife.com/famcamp • • • Eglin’s Family Campgrounds (FAMCAMPs) provide RV and

tent site accommodations in two scenic locations, Camp Robbins and Postl Point.

FITNESS & SPORTS

eglinlife.com/fitness • • • Eglin’s Fitness Program welcomes you to workout at multiple

locations across base, including the Main Fitness Center and Field House on Eglin’s east side and the Lightning Fitness Center near the 33rd Fighter Wing. The Fitness Centers also host group classes, run events, sports leagues, tournaments and more.

GOLF COURSE

eglinlife.com/golf • • • The award-winning Eglin Golf Course is located in Niceville, offering

36 holes of championship play across two challenging courses. The course is open year-round for DoD ID cardholders and their sponsored guests.

OUTDOOR RECREATION CENTER

eglinlife.com/outdoorrec • • • Eglin’s Outdoor Recreation Center at Postl Point provides rental equipment, adventure opportunites and more. Watercraft rentals and storage, thrillseeker excursions and instructional clinics are all a part of what makes Eglin ODR your one-stop shop for great fun in the great outdoors!

POOL

eglinlife.com/pool • • • The Pool on Eglin’s east side opens seasonally for all personnel and

families to enjoy FREE open swimming! Lap swimming and swim lessons are hosted as well.

SPECIALTY CLUBS:

• Eglin’s Sand & Spur Riding Club (eglinlife.com/sandandspur) offers boarding for privately owned horses within the wooded surroundings off Memorial Trail, just east of the Eglin Commissary and Exchange.

• Eglin Yacht Club and Dive Flight (eglinlife.com/yachtanddive) host social excursions for boating and SCUBA diving enthusiasts.

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Movie Nights at Postl Point Fridays | 7 pm

Enjoy outdoor movies at Postl Point on Friday nights! Parking accommodates up to 50 vehicles per show. Admission is FREE and open to all Eglin personnel and families. Popcorn will be available while supplies last.

Sign-up is required! — Go online to www.EglinLife.com/odr to reserve your space.

UPCOMING TITLES: • Aug 6 - “Star Trek: The Motion Picture” (1979, PG) • Aug 13 - “Tangled” (2010, PG) • Aug 20 - “Matilda” (1996, PG) • Aug 27 - “Big Hero 6” (2014, PG)

RecOn: Surfing Lessons

Sunday, August 1 | 12:15 pm *This is a RecOn event open to all Active Duty/Reserve personnel assigned to Eglin and their family members.

Summer is here, and the surf is waiting! Join Eglin Outdoor Recreation for a day on the Destin beaches in the Gulf of Mexico shredding the gnar with Ride On Surf School.

This two-hour clinic includes an hour of instructional time and an hour to practice your new surf skills. Cost is $15 and includes transportation from Postl Point and equipment.

Minimum age to participate is 8 years old.

Be sure to pack swimwear, a towel, hat, drinking water, sunscreen and a change of clothes. Availability is limited; contact Outdoor Recreation to register. 850-882-5058

Start Your Week with a Swing!

Monday, August 2 | 4 - 6 pm Calling all junior golfers - start your week with a swing at the Eglin Golf Course! Drop by the driving range and practice with purpose between 4 and 6 p.m. on select Mondays this summer. Denise Kafferly will be there to help!

The cost is $10 per session, and participants must pay in the Pro Shop and show their receipts to participate. Contact the Pro Shop for more information. 850-882-2949

RecOn: SCUBA Charter

Saturday, August 7 | 7:30 am *This is a RecOn event open to all Active Duty/Reserve personnel assigned to Eglin and their family members.

Outdoor Rec would like to invite all Open Water Certified (and above) eligible participants to join the RecOn SCUBA Charter. Tag along for a day of diving in the Gulf of Mexico!

Cost is $15 per person. Participants should bring water, sunscreen, a towel, change of clothes, snacks and your own gear if you have it.

If you cannot supply your own gear, then please make arrangements with one of the local dive shops prior to the trip. Trip is dependent on weather and sea conditions. Sign up at Outdoor Recreation. 850-882-5058 Participants must provide their own transportation to 104 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach.

SWIM LESSONS

Get Golf Ready!

—In One Day Saturday, August 7 9 am - 2:30 pm

Develop your golf skills in less than a day!

The Eglin Golf Course presents “Get Golf Ready!”—a fast-paced Saturday golf lesson for beginners or those who need a refresher.

Topics of instruction include putting and chipping, using the right clubs, golf course etiquette and the rules of the game. Each lesson can accommodate up to six participants, and the cost is $70 per person with lunch included.

Contact the Pro Shop to register.

850-882-2949

NEW!

Tuesdays & Thursdays

The Eglin Pool now offers swimming lessons! Classes are available for kids between 9 months and 8 years old.

Three Levels of Classes: • Parent/Tot Classes (9-36 months): 9 - 9:30 a.m.

• Preschool Classes (3-5 years): 9:40 - 10:20 a.m.

• School-Age Classes (6-8 years): 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Sessions are three weeks long with two classes each week, and the cost is $60 per session. Space is limited, and kids must be registered prior to the start of the session.

Stop by the Eglin FAMCAMP office at Camp Robbins to sign up! 850-883-1243

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Freediving Classes at Outdoor Recreation

Take advantage of new freediving classes at Eglin Outdoor Rec! Freediving is a form of underwater diving that relies on breathholding until resurfacing rather than using a breathing apparatus such as scuba gear. ODR’s freediving instructor is certified through Freediving Instructors International (FII) and will offer two classes: FII Basic Freediving Safety and FII Level 1 Freediver.

FII Basic Freediving Safety Course

The Basic Freediving Safety Course has a lowered minimum age requirement of 12, making it accessible to the younger generations developing a keen interest in spearfishing or freediving. This course should be viewed as a minimum requirement for everyone participating in any form of freediving.

Contact Outdoor Rec

for more information:

Get out on the water with Eglin Outdoor Recreation for an introductory Kayak Clinic at Postl Point! Learn how to use a sit-on-top kayak with the fundamentals of boat control, proper paddling apparel, potential hazards and simple rescues. Students will be able to practice maneuvering on flat water using entrylevel paddling skills. Cost is $20 per person and includes instruction and kayak rental.

Participation is open to all base personnel and their guests, ages 8 and up. Class size is limited, so contact Outdoor Rec to sign up early. Classes may be rescheduled due to inclement weather.

850-882-5058

Friday, August 13 Check-in Starts at 7 am

FII Level 1 Freediver Course August 28-29

During this course, you will implement the fundamentals of the FII education system in an easy-to-learn format. The two-day course costs $395 and is split between the Eglin Pool (first day) and Vortex Springs (second day). With a high emphasis on freedive safety training and technique development, students will master the proper skills to effectively freedive up to depths of 66 feet/20 meters.

850-882-5058

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Sunday, August 8 | 1 pm

Dash and Splash

Saturday, August 14 Whether you’re a spearfisher without any formal freediving education or a spouse, parent, or newbie interested in getting into breathhold activities, this $125 essential safety course offers information that is paramount knowledge for everyone involved in spearfishing and free-diving activities.

This course is popular with spearfishing clubs around the United States and is used as a minimum certification for club membership.

Kayak Clinic

The Eglin Fitness Center invites you to Dash and Splash your way to first place! This Dash and Splash event includes a 2-mile race and 200-meter swim at Postl Point, and those who complete the race are eligible to win prizes.

Check-in starts at 7 a.m., and the race will start at 7:30 a.m. Registration is free for all with base access, and the first 30 people to register will receive a free t-shirt! Sign up online at DashAndSplash.RSVPify.com, and contact the Main Fitness Center for more information.

850-882-6223

SAPI: Jet Ski Tour Saturday, August 14 | 8 am

*This is a Single Airman Program Initiative (SAPI) event open to all Active Duty/Reserve personnel assigned to Eglin who are without a spouse, plus one guest.

Join Eglin Outdoor Recreation and Xtreme H2O on a jet skiing adventure along Florida’s Gulf Coast. Experience the thrill of piloting your own vessel as you explore waterways and experience local wildlife on some of the world’s most beautiful emerald-green waters.

Participants will take a one-hour guided dolphin tour and then have 30 minutes of free-riding time. Participants are asked to bring a photo ID (cannot be CAC), Florida Boaters License (or purchase a temporary one for $3), water, sunscreen, a towel and a change of clothes.

Cost is $25. Transportation will be provided from Postl Point to XTreme H2O. Contact ODR to register now! 850-882-5058

RecOn: Deep Sea Fishing Trip

Sunday, August 15 | 8:30 am *This is a RecOn event open to all Active Duty/Reserve personnel assigned to Eglin and their family members.

Experience the thrill of offshore fishing in the Gulf of Mexico with Eglin Outdoor Recreation aboard the popular “Sweet Jody” party-charter fishing boat. Cost is $30 per person and includes (but is not limited to) the boat trip, tackle, bait, fishing poles, instruction, bottled water and snacks. Your catch will be filleted, bagged and put on ice for your trip home. Preregistration is required, and spots are limited.

850-882-5058 Participants must provide their own transportation to 10 Harbor Blvd, Destin.

Footjoy Fridays at the Pro Shop Friday, August 20

Join the Eglin Golf Course for Footjoy Fridays!

Once a month, the Pro Shop will offer a discount on shoes or highlight a new style. Call or stop by the Pro Shop for more information.

850-882-2949

Family Fun Golf

Sundays | Discounts begin at 2 pm It’s family fun on the Falcon Course every Sunday afternoon starting at 2 p.m.! An adult accompanied by a child age 8 to 17 pays HALFPRICE green fees, and the accompanying child plays for FREE. Golf cart and equipment rentals are available at regular price. The Pro Shop has balls, tees, sunscreen, hats, and everything needed to enjoy your afternoon together.

Children must be 8 years or older to go on the Golf Course. A maximum of 2 persons per golf cart and 2 golf carts per group is allowed.

Enjoy the most forward tees (green) to make playing as a family easier and more enjoyable.

850-882-2949

H.I.I.T. Camp 2.0 Mon, Wed & Fri | 12 pm

Take on a new challenge with the Eglin Fitness Center’s HIIT Camp 2.0! Known as high-intensity interval training (HIIT), these fast-paced, effective workouts will help you get in shape, train hard-earned muscles, build endurance and boost your metabolism and heart health while burning calories. Classes meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Field House

Pavilion and are limited to 10 participants.

Classes are not held on weekends or holidays.

Anyone with base access is welcome to attend, and participation is on a first-come, first-serve basis. 850-882-6223

FIT Camp at the Battle Rig

Tuesdays & Thursdays | 8 am Commit to improving your fitness with the Eglin Fitness Center’s FIT Camp! These FREE circuittraining classes meet at the Battle Rig pavilion behind the Fitness Field House (Bldg 741). All with base access are welcome to attend, and registration is not required. 850-882-6223

Tai Chi for Health Classes Tuesdays & Thursdays 11:15 am - 12:15 pm

The Eglin Fitness Center can help you practice meditation in motion with its Tai Chi for Health classes, meeting at the Physical Training Facility, Bldg 720. All with base access are welcome to attend, and there is no cost or registration required to participate. Contact the Fitness Center for more information. 850-882-6223

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Eglin Open Championship August 20-22

• Friday: Welcome Party | 5 pm • Saturday: Shotgun Start | 8 am • Sunday: Tee Times | 7:30-9:30 am The Eglin Golf Course invites all eligible golfers to the Eglin Open, a weekend full of great competitive golf! Participation is open to all authorized DoD personnel and their sponsored guests. A Welcome Party will be held Friday evening, and Championship Play will take place Saturday on the Falcon Course and Sunday on the Eagle Course.

Format is stroke play — two days, 36 holes, gross and net. Gross flight winners will receive a trophy and Pro Shop credit, and all other places (gross and net) will receive Pro Shop credit. The number of places will be determined by the number of players in each flight.

FLIGHTS: • Championship: All ages • Senior: Ages 55-64 • Super Senior: Ages 65+ • Ladies: All ages ENTRY FEES: • Gold AGF Members: $55 • Silver AGF Members: $75 • DoD Non-members: $95 • Sponsored Guests: $105

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The cost includes cart fees, green fees, range balls (Saturday and Sunday only), tee gift, and admission to the Welcome Party on Friday evening. Additional guests may attend the Welcome Party for $15 admission paid at time of registration.

Festivities will include a tournament briefing, door prizes, contests and pairings release. An awards ceremony will be held at the tournament’s conclusion on Sunday.

Player registration must be completed with payment by noon on Wednesday, Aug. 18. No refunds will be made after the registration deadline.

Contact or visit the Pro Shop to learn more and register.

850-882-2949

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Open to all DoD personnel (with valid ID) and their guests.

Parking: $5 per vehicle, cash or credit card

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Located at the foot of the Destin Bridge

NEAR MAIN FITNESS CENTER DINE IN • CARRY OUT • ESM ACCEPTED

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ENRICHMENT + TRAVEL AERO CLUB

eglinlife.com/aeroclub • • • The Eglin Aero Club is a FAA-approved flight school, offering

pilot training and certification courses for private and commercial ratings, plus maintenance courses, rentable aircraft and everything else you need to get your dreams of flying off the ground!

AIRMAN & FAMILY READINESS CENTER

eglinlife.com/afrc • • • The Eglin A&FRC is Team Eglin’s hub for life-enhancing classes,

workshops and resources to help support every member’s growth and readiness in all aspects of life — personal, professional, and everything in between.

AUTO HOBBY SHOP

eglinlife.com/autoshop • • • Whether it’s repairs, maintenance or a do-it-yourself project,

the Eglin Auto Hobby Shop has you and your vehicle covered with its staff of knowledgeable mechanics, plus quality tools and equipment in a state-of-the-art facility.

EDUCATION CENTER

eglinlife.com/education • • • Eglin’s Education Center is your connection to colleges and universities, tuition assistance and benefits, degree programs, testing and much more. Whatever your goals, you can start “Accessing Higher Education” today!

Extended Hours at the Library The Eglin Library has recently extended its hours of operation to better serve its patrons. Stop in any time during these open hours to discover all the Library has to offer: • Mon–Wed: 9 am – 5 pm • Thursday: 9 am – 7 pm

INFORMATION, TICKETS & TRAVEL

• Friday: 9 am – 3 pm

travel agency, offering the hottest deals and discounts on vacation destinations, theme park tickets, accommodations, cruises, airfare, local attractions and more. Around the corner or around the world, ITT can get you there!

(CLOSED Sundays, Federal Holidays, and AFMC Family Days)

eglinlife.com/itt • • • Eglin’s Information, Tickets & Travel (ITT) office is a full-service leisure

LIBRARY

eglinlife.com/library • • • The Eglin Library houses a sizeable collection of books for all

ages and is also your gateway to an entire universe of online databases and digital literature. E-books, audiobooks, digital reader devices, and so much more — all at your fingertips and always FREE!

LODGING

eglinlife.com/lodging • • • Are you visiting Eglin or expecting company? Eglin Inns hosts a

wide variety of on-base lodging quarters available to active and retired military members, DOD civilians, and family and friends.

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NEW!

• Saturday: 9 am – 1 pm

850-882-9308 www.eglinlibrary.com

Commissioning Briefing

Tuesday, August 3 | 9-10 am

Summer Reading Program Runs Through August 31

The Eglin Library invites readers of all ages to participate in its annual Summer Reading Program! All ages are eligible to earn incentives for reaching reading goals. Register by stopping at the Library (Bldg 843, first floor) or going to www.eglinlibrary.com. In addition to participating in the Summer Reading Program, Library patrons are encouraged to be creative, try new things, explore art, and find beauty in diversity with fun take-home activities!

850-882-9308 SPONSORED BY:

• Eglin Federal Credit Union • Publix

The Eglin Education Center hosts a monthly virtual Commissioning Briefing for enlisted members interested in learning more about the variety of enlisted commissioning programs available, such as: Information Officer Training School (OTS), Air Force Reserve Officer Training (AFROTC), Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program (SLECP O/A), Leaders Encouraging Airman Development Program (LEAD), Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program (NECP), and Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP). For more information, please contact catherine.bonilla.1@us.af.mil or holly.idems@us.af.mil, or call 850-882-8141.

SkillBridge Program Tuesday, August 3 | 1 pm

If you’re interested in participating in the DoD SkillBridge (SKB) program, the first step is to attend a mandatory SKB briefing, presented virtually on the first Tuesday of each month.

SKB offers an opportunity for military members who are retiring, separating, and/or discharging with honorable conditions, to participate in an apprenticeship or internship. The SKB offers training that must demonstrate a ‘high’ probability of post-service employment.

Email michael.wrightreynolds@us.af.mil to receive your invitation, meeting ID and password for the next virtual briefing.

850-882-8141

Navigating the Divorce Process Tuesday, August 10 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Going through a divorce can be difficult. Let the Eglin Airman & Family Readiness Center help with understanding the legal process, as well as the financial considerations and implications associated with divorce. This workshop is a collaborative effort between the A&FRC and the Eglin Legal Office. For additional information and to register, please contact the A&FRC. 850-882-9060

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Eglin’s Information, Tickets & Travel office is your perfect connection to Leisure Travel Suppliers who support the U.S. Military community:

DISNEY • UNIVERSAL • LEGOLAND CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE • CELEBRITY CRUISES ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL PRINCESS CRUISES • AMAWATERWAYS MSC CRUISES • BEACHES RESORTS SANDALS RESORTS • DELTA VACATIONS . . . AND MORE! To start planning your next big getaway, VISIT EGLIN ITT : Bldg 1760 (in front of Eglin Commissary)

850-882-5930 Appointments Recommended, Walk-Ins Welcome

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Grief & Loss Support Group

Tuesday, August 10 | 12 pm The Eglin Airman & Family Readiness Center’s Grief & Loss Support Group is a valuable resource for those who have experienced loss such as death, divorce, relationship issues, illness or other major life changes. The emotions experienced during these events can be overwhelming, but a support group can be a helpful tool in processing and overcoming them. This support group meets virtually via ZoomGov and provides a medium for peers to share information and resources, connect through shared emotions and utilize an outlet for disclosure without judgment. Contact the A&FRC to learn more and to register.

850-882-9060

Ten Steps to a Federal Job

Tuesday, August 10 | 1-3:30 pm Applying for a federal job may seem overwhelming at times, but the employment experts at Eglin’s Airman & Family Readiness Center are here to assist! The official job site for federal employment is USAJobs.gov, a one-stop resource for job announcements, hiring information, and to apply. Learn how to

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navigate the site, manage your account, and analyze job announcements in this helpful class.

Please call the A&FRC to register. 850-882-9060

Hearts Apart Online Forum

Tuesday, August 17 | 10 am Are you the family member of a deployed loved one? Eglin’s Airman & Family Readiness Center would like to cordially invite you to the Hearts Apart Program Online Forum! This is a monthly virtual meeting via ZoomGov for deployed families to engage directly with our Readiness NCO’s to discuss issues, share resources, and build connectedness with other deployed family members. Plase call 850-882-9060 or email Eglin.EglinAirmanFamilyReadinessCenter@ us.af.mil to register and receive ZoomGov login instructions.

(NOTE: A minimum of 5 registrants is required or a session will be cancelled.)

Virtual College Fair

Tuesday, August 17 | 11 am - 1 pm The Eglin Education Center is hosting a virtual college fair! Multiple regionally and nationally accredited colleges will be present to advise potential students on the degrees and programs offered at each institution. The virtual college

fair will take place on Tuesday, August 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attendees can log into the Zoom meeting at zoomgov.com (meeting ID is 161 538 6568; password is 123720) to speak with advisors from the participating colleges and universities. Contact Catherine Bonilla (catherine.bonilla.1@us.af.mil) or Holly Idems (holly.idems@us.af.mil) for more information!

850-882-8141

Bundles for Babies

Wednesday, September 8 10 - 11:30 am Eglin’s Airman & Family Readiness Center invites expectant parents from all branches of service to a virtual “Bundles for Babies” workshop on select Wednesdays via ZoomGov. New and expecting parents will receive valuable information from the New Parent Support Program, child care programs, Tricare, and about budgeting for the baby. Also, active duty Air Force and Navy parents will receive a $50 gift card for attending, courtesy of Air Force Aid Society and Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society!

Please call the A&FRC to register. 850-882-9060

Tuition Assistance Virtual Briefing

Drop-In Tech Help at the Library

The Eglin Education Center offers virtual Initial/ Follow-Up Tuition Assistance briefings every Wednesday morning, required for all military members who wish to use Air Force Tuition Assistance (TA) for the first time, and for Airmen who have been inactive for a year or more.

Topics include accreditation, transfer credits, testing, college fees, course delivery method, on-base programs, local school options, online programs, evaluated education plan, Pell grants and other funding sources, AF COOL, Skillbridge, foreign transcript evaluation, AFVEC and CCAF degree requirements and more. To register, email catherine.bonilla.1@us.af.mil or holly.idems@us.af.mil. 850-882-8141

Do you have questions about library databases or how to use database apps on your device?

Stop by the Eglin Library for one-on-one assistance with a library staff member!

You can also call 850-882-9309 or email eglinlibrary@gmail.com to schedule an appointment. 850-882-9308

Wednesdays | 8 am

Wednesdays | 11 am – 1 pm

Universal Orlando: Military Freedom Passes

Unlimited Visits thru Dec. 31, 2021 No Blockout Dates!

Eglin Information, Tickets & Travel has 2021 Military Freedom Passes on sale for Universal Orlando Resort! Two-park passes are available for visits beginning Jan. 1, and three-park passes are available for visits after March 1 (limit six per military member and six per current spouse). Contact Eglin ITT for more information! 850-882-5930

BINGO Comes Back to The

Bayview!

KICK-OFF PARTY: Wednesday, September 1 | 5 pm

310 Van Matre Avenue, Eglin AFB Building 210 • Room 168

Eglin’s Bayview Event Center knows how to spell the secret to great riches: “B-I-N-G-O!”

— Located across from the Eglin Post Office —

Join the festivities and celebrate the return of Bingo at the Bayview with a kick-off party on Wednesday, September 1. Bingo cards and rental machines will be available for purchase at 5 p.m. on a first-come first-serve basis, and the first ball called for the first game at 6:45 p.m.

Eglin Retiree Activities Office

850-882-5916 • Monday-Friday, 9 am-3 pm WEBSITE:

www.eglin.af.mil/Units/Retiree-Activities-Office EMAIL: Eglin.RAO@us.af.mil

Eglin Federal Civilian Retiree Association

850-882-2720 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am-1 pm

Play is open to all with base access ages 18 and older, and players will enjoy a FREE hoedown-style meal of BBQ pork sandwiches, potato salad and baked beans. Attendees may purchase drinks at the bar.

Contact the Bayview Event Center for more information:

850-882-4766

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CHILDHOOD + YOUTH CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS

eglinlife.com/cdc • • • Parents of children from 6 weeks to 5 years of age can receive

comprehensive child care services at one of Eglin’s two Child Development Center (CDC) locations. Full day care and hourly drop-in care (on a space-available basis) are provided by a compassionate staff of certified professionals.

FAMILY CHILD CARE

eglinlife.com/fcc • • • The Eglin Family Child Care (FCC) office is a parent’s network for

connecting with on-base and affiliated off-base child care providers operating from their homes — ­ a high-quality alternative to center-based care. All FCC providers are licensed and certified by not only the State of Florida but also Eglin leadership, and must operate by Air Force standards.

SCHOOL AGE CARE

eglinlife.com/schoolage • • • Before and after school programs — as well as full-

day camps and activities during spring, summer, and winter breaks — are all provided for children ages 5-12 at Eglin’s School Age Care (SAC) facility. With a goal to develop interests, enhance life skills, encourage positivity and promote self-worth, SAC provides a safe, nurturing, and age-appropriate environment for youngsters.

SCHOOL LIAISON

eglinlife.com/slo • • • The mission of Eglin’s School Liason office (SLO) is to eliminate barriers and build bridges for the academic success of military connected children, grades K-12. Through networks and partnerships with local and global communities, the SLO works to assist Active Duty parents with education matters that are unique to their children and the military lifestyle.

YOUTH CENTER

eglinlife.com/youth • • • The Eglin Youth Center goes above and beyond to provide its

members a “Positive Place For Kids!” Youth up to age 18 partake in year-round activities that promote character and leadership development, life skills, education, arts, fitness and sports — all in a safe, supervised environment.

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Child Care Aware:

Assistance for Military Families When military families need child care that the Eglin CDCs and FCC are unable to provide, then they may reach out to Child Care Aware.

This organization, in partnership with the Department of the Air Force, can provide assistance in finding child care outside the gates and potentially receiving a subsidy for that care.

For links to more information on Child Care Aware’s assistance programs, go online to:

• eglinlife.com/cdc • eglinlife.com/fcc

CONGRATULATIONS to Conchita Martinez, the 2020 Family Child Care Provider of the Year!

Mr. Dennis Billig, the 96th Mission Support Group Deputy Director, presented the award to Ms. Martinez at her home with several playful youngsters in attendance.

Become a Family Child Care Provider Persons interested in a career as an Eglin Family Child Care (FCC) provider can obtain licensing through the Eglin FCC office and earn a potential monthly income of $4,500!

Any on-base individual providing care for another family’s child for more than 10 hours a week on a regular basis must be licensed.

Providers are needed to offer care for a wide variety of needs, including hourly, part time, full time, evenings, weekends, special needs, and overnight care.

The Eglin FCC office is also seeking individuals living off-base in the surrounding communities to become licensed affiliated child care providers. Affiliated providers must be spouses of a military ID card holder (active or retired) and must meet the State of Florida registered requirements prior to receiving an affiliated certificate from the MSG commander.

Provider applications are available online at www.eglinlife.com/fcc To receive information on the next new provider orientation, please email the FCC staff at eglinfcc@gmail.com

Hourly Child Care

Monday - Friday | 7 am - 5 pm The Eglin Child Development Center (CDC II & III) offers hourly care for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years on a spaceavailable basis only. Reservations may be made up to 30 days in advance. Cost is $4 per hour and payment must be made each day by 5 p.m. Because of the importance of rest for young children, drop-offs cannot be accepted between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Parents must provide a change of clothes, labeled bottles of formula or milk, diapers, wipes, and closed-toed shoes. 850-883-7425 • 850-882-5519

SWITCHING

SCHOOLS? Eglin’s School Liaison Office (SLO) can help you plan a successful—and less stressful— school transition with this handy

SLO Transition Checklist

Parent/Guardian • Student’s Birth Certificate • Student’s Social Security Number • Student’s Shot Record • Legal Documents, as needed (example: custody or guardianship)

• Proof of Residency/Military Orders School Information: • Address, Phone Numbers, Contact Info • Course Description Book/Grading Scale (if available, for grades 6 and above)

• For High School credit courses - copy of the title page of textbooks • For High School - School Profile/Hand book School Records: • Copy of Cumulative Folder (only the copy mailed by the school is considered official)

• Current Schedule • Report Cards • Attendance and Tardy Records • Standardized Testing Records • Withdrawal Grades or Progress Reports • Test Scores (Standardized or Special Program Testing, etc.)

• Activities Record (such as co/extracurricular) • ROTC Records (if applicable/available) • Letters of Recommendations (especially for gifted, band, or Seniors)

• Writing Samples (if available) • Portfolios (if available) • Accelerated Reader Points (if applicable) • Service Learning Hours (if applicable) Special Programs Records as Appropriate: • Individual Education Plan (IEP), Accommodation Plan (IAP), 504, Gifted • English as a Second Language (ESL) or Bilingual Education • At-Risk or Other Action Plans for Classroom Modifications For Further Assistance, Contact Eglin’s School Liaison:

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DEERS/ID Customers

DID YOU KNOW? . . .

A valid general or special power of attorney is acceptable when a sponsor is not present to sign for a family member’s DEERS enrollment or ID card application. If the sponsor is deployed or mobilized for 31 or more days and is unavailable to sign a DD Form 1172-2, then the family member may present the sponsor’s deployment orders in lieu of a valid power of attorney.

DID YOU KNOW? . . .

You can schedule ID card appointments

­­— ONLINE — by visiting

eglinlife.com/mpf Military Personnel Flight Building 210 • Van Matre Ave

850-882-2742

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Aero Club

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Airman & Family Readiness Center

882-9060

Auto Hobby Shop

882-2484

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882-8141

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882-4766

The Breeze Dining Facility

882-9042

Golf Course Snack Bar

882-4892

Legends Sports Grill

882-4672

The Lift Flight Kitchen

882-3620

HOURS OF OPERATION for all FSS Facilities can be found online at

www.EglinLife.com

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CHILDHOOD + YOUTH Child Development Center: • CDC II

883-7425

• CDC III

882-5519

Family Child Care

882-2994

School-Age Care

882-8291

School Liaison Office

882-4319

Youth Center

882-8212

PERSONNEL + SUPPORT Airman & Family Readiness Center

882-9060

Airman Leadership School

882-2550

Civilian Personnel

882-6258

Commercial Sponsorship & Advertising

882-8651

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883-3036

Honor Guard

882-2156

Military Personnel Flight

882-2742

Private Organizations | Resource Management

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Readiness & Mortuary Affairs

882-8084

Training Center

882-8697

THERE’S SO MUCH MORE TO KNOW...

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