Enjoy EglinLife | June 2021

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Spring and summer in the Florida Panhandle bring so many opportunities to enjoy the natural beauty surrounding us. Grab your sandals, swimsuit, sunscreen and sense of adventure — ­ then head outside to live your best “Eglin Life!”

FEATURES: OUTDOOR MOVIES 4 & 6 SUMMER READING 5 & 16 KIDS GOLF CLASSES 8 BEACH PARK HOURS 11 FAMILY CAMPGROUNDS 12 TIRES AT AUTO HOBBY 14 WORD SEARCH 22 MAP & DIRECTORY 24-26

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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 Eglin Pool on the east side of base opens seasonally for all personnel and families to enjoy FREE (noninstructed) swimming.

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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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

fees, range balls and prizes. Contact the Pro Shop to register. 850-882-2949

House (Bldg 741). All with base access are welcome to attend, and registration is not required. 850-882-6223

Movie Nights at Postl Point Fridays | 7 pm

Enjoy outdoor movies at Postl Point on Friday and Saturday nights! Parking will accommodate up to 50 vehicles per show. Admission is FREE and open to all Eglin personnel and family members. Sign-up is required — go online to www.signupgenius.com/go/odrmovies to reserve your space.

• Fri, June 4 — “The Karate Kid” (1984) PG | Action/Sport/Family • Fri, June 11 — “The Karate Kid Part Ii” (1986) PG | Action/Sport/Family • Fri, June 18 — “Definitely, Maybe” (2008) PG-13 | Comedy/Drama/Romance • Fri, June 25 — “The Call Of The Wild” (2020) PG | Adventure/Drama/Family Popcorn will be available while supplies last.

850-882-5058

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 course. A maximum of 2 persons per golf cart and 2 carts per group is allowed. Enjoy the most forward tees (green) to make playing as a family easier and more enjoyable. 850-882-2949

Get Golf Ready!

—In One Day LPGA Player Visit The Eglin Golf Course is excited to host Katelyn Sepmoree, LPGA player, and offer clinics and Q&A sessions! All events are FREE to attend and open to players of all levels, but show up early as space is limited! Katelyn will be available for the following sessions:

Friday, June 4 • Driving Range Clinic/Q&A | 1 - 2 p.m.

• Ladies Only! Short Game & Putting Clinic/Q&A | 3 - 4 p.m.

Saturday, June 5 • Eagle Par-3 Shootout Showcase on Hole #1 | 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

• Driving Range Clinic/Q&A | 2 -3 p.m.

• Short Game & Putting Clinic/Q&A | 4 - 5 p.m.

Contact the Eglin Golf Course for more information. 850-882-2949

Eagle Par-3 Shootout Saturday, June 5 9 am Shotgun Start

Join Eglin Golf for the 2021 Eagle Par-3 Shootout! Play is two-person best-ball format with 50% of the team’s average handicap. A field of up to 72 players will compete across 18 par-3 holes. The entry fee is $30 for Gold AGF Members, $40 for Silver AGF Members and $50 for Non-AGF; the cost includes green fees, cart

Saturday, June 5 | 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

Kayak Clinic

Saturday, June 5 | 1 pm 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.

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Upcoming Fitness Events

Alpha Warrior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fri, June 11 Jump for Joy Virtual 5K . . . . . . June 14-28 Eglin Trials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wed, June 23 Look for More Info: eglinlife.com/fitness 7

Future Stars

Kids Golf

Three-Day Sessions Begin in June The Eglin Golf Course is excited to announce its “Future Stars” Kids Golf program dates for 2021! These fun and exciting 3-day summer sessions feature the U.S. Kids Golf Player Pathway and teach kids ages 5-14 about the sport with morning and afternoon sessions.

June 16 - 18 • 3 - 5:30 p.m. | Level 1-3 June 24 - 26 • 3 - 5:30 p.m. | Level 2-4 June 30 - July 2 • 3 - 5:30 p.m. | Girls only, any level July 7 - 9 • 9 - 11:30 a.m. | Level 3+ • 3 - 5:30 p.m. | Level 1-5 July 29 - 31 • 3 - 5:30 p.m. | Level 2-4 August 4-6 • 9 - 11:30 a.m. | Level 1-2 • 3 - 5:30 p.m. | Level 3+ Each session is limited to six participants and costs $90 per person with a t-shirt included.

Contact the Pro Shop to register.

850-882-2949

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SAPI: Flyboarding Experience Sunday, June 6 | 10 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.

Eglin Outdoor Recreation invites all eligible airmen to experience flyboarding with XL Kites.

The flyboard uses water propulsion to lift its rider into the air! Cost is $25 per person, and each participant is allotted 20 minutes on the flyboard. Participants are encouraged to bring bottled water, sunglasses, sunscreen, a towel and a change of clothes. Availability is limited, so contact Outdoor Rec to sign up now.

850-882-5058

CHPS InBody Screenings

ACTIVE DUTY: Tuesday, June 8 CIVILIAN: Thursday, June 17 11 am - 1 pm The Eglin Fitness Center is teaming up with Civilian Health Promotion Services (CHPS) to offer FREE body composition analyses with the InBody machine! The InBody machine uses a multi-segmental bioelectrical impedance analysis to quickly and accurately measure your skeletal muscle mass, body fat percentage, total body water and basal metabolic rate.

This service is available for active duty personnel every second Tuesday of the month at the Main Fitness Center. Civilian employees can access this service every third Thursday of the month at the Fitness Field House. Masks are required, and the service is not recommended for those who have a pacemaker or are pregnant. Contact

SSgt Pasch at 850-882-6223 or Kimberly Harris at 850-883-8024 for more information.

RecOn: Cypress Springs Eco Tour Saturday, June 12 | 8:15 am

*This is a RecOn event open to all Active Duty/Reserve personnel assigned to Eglin and their family members.

Eglin Outdoor Recreation invites you to explore the beautiful sapphire waters of Cypress Springs—one of Northwest Florida’s bestkept secrets. This three-hour guided tour will take participants down Holmes Creek to Cypress Springs in a canoe or kayak. Once at Cypress Springs, spend the day snorkeling or swimming! Participants must provide their own transportation to meet at Holmes Creek Landing in Panama City and are encouraged to bring a swimsuit, sunglasses, a hat, towel, ID and a change of clothes.

Cost is $25 per person and includes everything you will need. Participants must be at least four years old. Contact Outdoor Rec to sign up.

850-882-5058

RecOn: Deep Sea Fishing Trip Sunday, June 13 | 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

receipts to participate. Contact the Pro Shop for more information. 850-882-2949

RecOn: Tandem Skydiving

Saturday, June 19 Two Flight Times: 8 am or 10 am *This is a RecOn event open to all Active Duty/Reserve personnel assigned to Eglin and their family members.

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

Start Your Week with a Swing!

Select Mondays | 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!

Upcoming dates are as follows: • June 14, 21 and 28 • July 5 and 26 • August 2 The cost is $10 per session, and participants must pay in the Pro Shop and show their

Join Eglin Outdoor Recreation on a day trip to Bonifay, Florida (www.xtremeskydivers.com) for the ultimate thrill — Tandem Skydiving! Jump from nearly 14,000 feet, falling about 1,000 feet every six seconds at 120 mph. Cost is $50 per person. Participants must provide their own transportation to Skydive Panama City (1983 Tri County Airport Road, Bonifay, FL) Photos and videos may be purchased at the site. Participants must be 18 years or older, in good health and physical condition, and should not be on medication which could affect judgment or performance. There is no height restriction, but the weight limit is 230 pounds. A weigh-in is required on flight day, and even one pound over the limit will prohibit participation.

Participants MUST have a current High-Risk Activities form (AF Form 4391) filled out BEFORE signing up. Sign up at Eglin Outdoor Rec. 850-882-5058

RecOn: Wakeboard & Waterski Trip Sunday, June 20 | 8:30 am

*This is a RecOn event open to all Active Duty/Reserve personnel assigned to Eglin and their family members.

Whether it’s your first time on a wakeboard or you’re a pro, join Eglin Outdoor Recreation at the Pickos Waterski School in Santa Rosa Beach. Pickos has it all and offers instruction for all levels on its freshwater, man-made tournament lakes. Cost is $10 per person and includes all necessary equipment. Participants are encouraged to bring spending money, water, snacks, a change of clothes and a towel.

Pre-registration is required. 850-882-5058

Footjoy Fridays Select Fridays in 2021

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.

Upcoming dates are as follows: • Friday, June 25 • Friday, July 23 • Friday, August 20 • Friday, September 24 Call or stop by the Pro Shop for more information. 850-882-2949

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RecOn: Axe Throwing Saturday, June 26 12 pm

Full Moon Kayak Friday, June 25 | 7 pm

Come paddle with Eglin Outdoor Recreation out from Postl Point to see the full moon rise over the bay. This two-hour guided excursion will take participants on a kayaking trip to a small secluded beach for an amazing view of the night sky, a small fire with s’mores, and a moonlit paddle back to Postl Point.

Participation is open to all base personnel and registered guests, ages 16 and older, who have some prior kayaking experience. Cost

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is $20 per person and includes all necessary equipment and ingredients for s’mores. Single and double kayaks are available. Participants are encouraged to bring bottled water and a flashlight, and to wear non-cotton clothing.

Date may be adjusted in the case of inclement weather conditions. Pre-registration is required.

Contact Outdoor Rec to sign up. 850-882-5058 SPONSORED BY:

• Destin - Fort Walton Beach Airport (Title Sponsor) • Publix

*This is a RecOn event open to all Active Duty/Reserve personnel assigned to Eglin and their family members.

Join Eglin Outdoor Recreation on a trip to the axe-throwing range! Cost is $15 per person for 90 minutes of throwing time. The trip is limited to 10 people; parent/guardian signature is required for participants under age 18. Closed-toed shoes are recommended. Sign up at Outdoor Recreation.

850-882-5058

RecOn: Sunset Airboat Tour

Sunday, June 27 | 6:30 pm *This is a RecOn event open to all Active Duty/Reserve personnel assigned to Eglin and their family members.

Skim and slide across the water and through the marshes with Wild Thang Airboat Tours!

This scenic one-hour ride, hosted by Eglin Outdoor Rec, gives you the chance to view some of Florida’s beautiful bird species such as herons, egrets, and ospreys in their natural habitat. The tour also takes you through creeks and bays where you can catch an alligator sunning on the bank or dolphins playing in the water. You’ll never know what you’ll find on this airboat adventure! Cost for the excursion is $15 per person. Space is limited, so sign up today.

850-882-5058

Summer Stars Player Development Junior Program July 12, 14, 19 & 21 3 - 5 pm

The Eglin Golf Course is excited to offer the Summer Stars Player Development Junior Program! This program is for those who have tournament experience or interest in tournament play, are committed to the game and want to become a better junior golfer.

Participants will learn how to improve their mental game, implement nutrition and exercise tips and prepare for successful tournament play. The eight-hour program costs $150 and is limited to six participants. Contact the Pro Shop for more information and registration!

850-882-2949

EGLIN

BEACH PARK

OK ALOOSA ISL AND

OPEN 7 DAYS 10 AM A WEEK! - 7 PM

MAY 2 8 – SEPT 6 , 2021

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

Parking: $5 per vehicle, credit card only

Located at the foot of the Destin Bridge

LPGA 101: Women’s Golf Intro July 12, 14, 19 & 21 5:30 - 7 pm

The Eglin Golf Course offers a four-class introduction to golf designed for women, by women! Your LGPA professional will provide you with the knowledge, skills and confidence required to get on the course. Take the first step to learn, play and enjoy the game of golf. Cost is $100 per player for the six-hour program, and the program is limited to 12 participants.

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Enjoy a Stay at Eglin’s Family Campgrounds Camping doesn’t have to be rough! — Eglin’s Family Campgrounds (FAMCAMP) offer great outdoor accommodations in two beautiful locations, Camp Robbins and Postl Point.

The park at Camp Robbins is located on Shambo Cove Road off Memorial Trail. The campground offers 60 sites with water, sewer, and electric. A total of 45 sites are pull-through and 15 are back-in. RV sites are gravel with a concrete square adjacent to each site, plus a picnic table.

The park has a bath house and laundry room with 4 washers and 4 dryers. Camp Robbins also has 14 tent sites with water hook-up only.

through with grass parking and a picnic table. Restrooms and a laundry room are also on-site, with 2 washers and 2 dryer.

Eglin FAMCAMP operates on a reservation-only basis for both long-term and short-term sites.

Reservations can be made 120

days in advance; long-term sites require a $100 non-refundable deposit for a maximum stay of 180 days, and short-term sites require a $58 non-refundable deposit for a maximum stay of 14 days.

To request more info or make a reservation, call the FAMCAMP office at 850-883-1243 between 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. everyday except Wednesday, or email EglinFamCamp@gmail.com. eglinlife.com/famcamp

The park at Postl Point is adjacent to the Outdoor Recreation Center off Flagler Road. The camp has 22 sites with water, cable TV, and electric. All sites are pull-

OPEN WATER DIVER : June 5 • $350 ADVANCED OPEN WATER : June 19 • $250 RESCUE DIVER : June 26 • $275 OPEN WATER DIVER : July 3 • $350 ADVANCED OPEN WATER : July 17 • $250

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OPEN WATER DIVER : Aug 7 • $350 ADVANCED OPEN WATER : Aug 21 • $250 RESCUE DIVER : Aug 28 • $275 OPEN WATER DIVER : Sep 4 • $350 ADVANCED OPEN WATER : Sep 18 • $250

INGREDIENTS: THE STUFF OF LEGENDS.

MONDAYS

PANINI DAY

TUESDAYS

MEXICAN FIESTA

BLDG 825

IN FRONT OF THE FITNESS CENTER

WEDNESDAYS

THURSDAYS

TASTE SOUTHERN BBQ OF ITALY

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FISH FRIDAY

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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!

INFORMATION, TICKETS & TRAVEL

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

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!

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! Tire Service at the Auto Hobby Shop Beginning June 1

The Eglin Auto Hobby Shop is premiering a new tire service program! Patrons will be able to purchase tires via an on-demand system from manufacturers such as Uniroyal, Michelin, BF Goodrich, Yokohama and many more.

In addition to ordering tires, the Auto Hobby Shop will also offer mounting, balancing and installation of your new tires as well as road force balancing.

Call or stop by to schedule an appointment — walk-ins are welcome! 850-882-2482

Commissioning Briefing

Tuesday, June 1 | 9-10 am

Tuition Assistance Virtual Briefing Wednesdays | 8 am

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, TA policy and procedures, Pell grants and other funding sources, course enrollment changes, AF COOL, Skillbridge, foreign transcript evaluation, AFVEC and CCAF degree requirements and more. To register for the Initial/Follow-up TA briefing please email catherine.bonilla.1@us.af.mil or holly.idems@us.af.mil. 850-882-8141

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, June 1 | 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

Drop-In Tech Help at the Library Wednesdays | 11 am – 1 pm

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

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EGLIN LIBRARY

Summer Reading Program JUNE EVENTS

The Eglin Library invites you to be a part of its annual Summer Reading Program! Readers of all ages are eligible to participate and earn incentives for reaching reading goals. Library patrons are also encouraged to be creative, try new things, explore art, and find beauty in diversity with fun take-home activities.

Plus, come along to enjoy these fun weekday events: • Air Force Armament Museum Tour: June 9 | 11 am | Ages 10+ • Story Walk at the Library: June 16 | All Day | All Ages • Tie Dye Program: June 23 | 10:30 am | Ages 8-12 • How to Make a Terrarium: June 30 | 10:30 am | Ages 13+ Sign-up is required for each of these events, and opens Tuesday, June 1 at the Library.

Registration for the Summer Reading Program is open as of Monday, May 24 by visiting the Eglin Library (Bldg 843, first floor) or by going online to

www.eglinlibrary.com For more info, call 850-882-9308 SPONSORED BY:

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Grief & Loss Support Group Tuesday, June 8 | 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, June 8 | 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 navigate the site, manage your account, and analyze job announcements in this helpful class.

Contact the A&FRC to to register. 850-882-9060

Hearts Apart Online Forum

Tuesday, June 15 | 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.

If interested, please 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.)

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Eglin’s Information, Tickets & Travel office is your perfect connection 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 eglinlife.com/itt

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Appointments Recommended, Walk-Ins Welcome

Virtual Bundles for Babies

Wednesday, June 16 | 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! Contact the A&FRC to register.

850-882-9060

Leveraging LinkedIn Tuesday, June 22 | 1 - 2:30 pm

Your LinkedIn profile provides a holistic picture of your personal brand, experiences, interests, awards, and philanthropic endeavors. At the Eglin Airman & Family Readiness Center’s “Leveraging Your LinkedIn Profile” workshop, you’ll learn how to optimize your profile in order to grow your network and connect you with your future employer! Learn how to create your profile and upload your résumé, invite professionals and employers to connect, and search and apply for jobs. Contact the A&FRC to register. 850-882-9060

Personal Financial Readiness Course: Car Buying

Monday, June 28 | 10 - 11 am Most U.S. Armed Forces members will purchase a new or used vehicle during their time in the service. The Eglin Airman & Family Readiness Center’s Car Buying course teaches all aspects of the car buying process, to include financing, state registration, insurance, vehicle type research, and the importance of utilizing a budget so that “too much car” isn’t purchased.

Contact the A&FRC for upcoming class times and to register. 850-882-9060

SCOR Training

Tuesday, June 29 | 9 - 10:30 am

Painting with a Twist!

Saturday, June 26 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm

The Eglin Airman & Family Readiness Center is excited to present Painting with a Twist! This event, hosted by EFMP Family Support (FS), is an opportunity for Eglin’s EFMP adult sponsors, parents and couples to enjoy a painting experience while connecting with other EFMP members. Contact the EFMP-FS office at 850-882-9060 for more info and to register.

Calling all EFMP families! Join the Eglin Airman & Family Readiness Center for its Special Care Organizational Record (SCOR) Training. This workshop assists EFMP families by providing the tools needed to preserve and organize important documents in order to properly record and track information. This workshop is open to all families with special-needs children, and attendees will receive a free binder to assist in organizing documents. Contact the A&FRC to register. 850-882-9060

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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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CDC: Give

Parents A Break Program Eglin’s Child Development Center III provides a special time for parents to catch their breath with its Give Parents a Break program, offered one Saturday each month.

Families with GPAB vouchers from the Air Force Aid Society (contact the Eglin A&FRC: 850-882-9060) are eligible to sign up their children, from 6 weeks to 12 years old, on a space-available basis.

Fun activities and a meal are provided in an enriching, safe and supervised environment

Dates and times scheduled through the end of 2021 are as follows: • June 26 | 5-10 pm • July 24 | 11 am-4 pm • August 28 | 5-10 pm • September 25 | 11 am-4 pm • October 23 | 5-10 pm • November 20 | 11 am-4 pm • December 11 | 5-10 pm Reservations must be made by close of business on the Thursday before the event. All children must be registered at the CDC and have a current shot record on file.

No outside food or drink will be allowed with the exception of bottles for infants. Parents must advise staff of any allergies and/or special needs during registration.

Become a FCC Provider

Early Learning Matters

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 Eglin MSG commander.

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

The Eglin CDC is excited to implement the Early Learning Matters (ELM) curriculum! Developed for use in DoD Child Development Centers, the ELM curriculum gives military children a strong foundation by promoting skills linked to school readiness, well-being and life success.

The multifaceted approach for children ages 0-5 includes staff-guided learning experiences, observations, assessment plans and parenting tips for families to extend learning at home.

Learn more about the ELM curriculum at www.virtuallabschool.com/elm-curriculum.

850-883-7425

Please call the Eglin CDC III (Bldg 2782) for more information or to make your reservation:

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Helpful Tips for

DEERS/ID Customers

DID YOU KNOW? . . .

An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is a number that is used when a foreign national family member is not eligible for a Social Security Number (SSN) but is required to have a US taxpayer identification number. This number is issued by the IRS. The ITIN permits continued medical eligibility in the Military Treatment Facilities.

A Temporary Identification Number (TIN) is a number that is generated and assigned by the DEERS database for categories of beneficiaries who are awaiting a SSN (e.g. newborns and foreign spouses) or do not have a SSN. Note: A TIN cannot be used to add a record from a RAPIDS application to the DEERS database for those who misplace or fail to provide SSN documentation.

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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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

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Aero Club

882-5148

Family Campgrounds

883-1243

Airman & Family Readiness Center

882-9060

Auto Hobby Shop

882-2484

Education Center

882-8141

Fitness & Sports:

882-6223

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882-6028

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882-9260

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• Main Fitness Center

Information, Tickets & Travel (ITT)

882-5930

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882-9308

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882-8761

Golf Course

882-2949

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882-7730

Outdoor Recreation Center

882-5058

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883-1243

DINING + CATERING Bayview Event Center

882-4766

The Breeze Dining Facility

882-9042

Golf Course Snack Bar

882-2949

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

Employment | NAF Human Resources Office

883-3036

Honor Guard

882-2156

Military Personnel Flight

882-2742

Private Organizations | Resource Management

885-6781

Readiness & Mortuary Affairs

882-8084

Training Center

882-8697

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