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AUTO HOBBY EVENT
EGLIN HOBBY AUTO SHOP SHOW & SHINE
SUNDAY, JUNE 12 • 11 AM - 5 PM
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ATTENTION, CAR ENTHUSIASTS! • • • Join the
Eglin Auto Hobby Shop for a Show & Shine event on Sunday, June 12! The Show & Shine will take place in front of the Auto Hobby/Thrift Shop (Bldg 721) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and include food, music and plenty of auto appreciation. This family friendly event is FREE and open to all with base access. Those who are interested in showing off their projects and builds can call or stop by the Shop to register for the event through the month of May. Contact the Auto Hobby Shop
for more information. 850-882-2484
eglinlife.com/autoshop
Military Spouse Appreciation Event
Wednesday, May 4 | 11 am - 1 pm
Calling all Team Eglin military spouses — join Eglin's Airman & Family Readiness Center and get connected at a Military Spouse Appreciation Event! Spouses of Active Duty personnel, retirees and widows are welcome to attend this information fair and luncheon at the Bayview Event Center. Activities include skincare demonstrations and mini massages, and a light lunch will be served. Attendees must register by calling the A&FRC or emailing Eglin.EglinAirmanFamilyReadinessCenter@ us.af.mil as space is limited. 850-882-9060
Grief & Loss Support Group
Tuesday, May 10 | 12 pm Tuesday, June 14 | 12 pm
Eglin's 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. These experiences can feel overwhelming, but a support group can be a helpful tool in processing them, by providing 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 register. 850-882-9060
Ten Steps to a Federal Job
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 onestop source for federal job announcements, employment information, and application. Learn how to navigate the site, manage your account, analyze job announcements, create a federal résumé and avoid common mistakes. Attendance is available in-person and virtually. Please call the A&FRC to register. 850-882-9060
Hearts Apart Online Forum
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 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. 850-882-9060
College Fair
Wed, June 8 9 am - 3 pm
The Eglin Education Center is hosting a College Fair! Multiple regionally and nationally accredited colleges will be present to advise Airmen on the degrees and programs offered at each institution.
The college fair will take place on Wednesday, June 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Eglin Main Fitness Center Gym. All U.S. Active Duty members are invited to attend and to speak with advisors from the participating colleges and universities.
For more information, contact catherine.bonilla.1@us.af.mil or holly.idems@us.af.mil.
850-882-8141
MONTHLY/WEEKLY BRIEFINGS: COMMISSIONING
Get Set for PostService Employment First Tuesday of Every Month | 1 pm • • • MilTA: Military Tuition Assistance Every Wednesday | 8 am
Eglin's Airman & Family Readiness Center would like to introduce all of Eglin's military spouses to Heart Link—a top-notch program designed to provide spouses with a better understanding of the military way of life, with concentration on the Eglin mission, military customs, traditions, protocol, and knowledge of available resources and services. All spouses are invited to attend this fun-filled orientation; check with the A&FRC to see if upcoming meetings will be held in person or virtually via ZoomGov. Please call the A&FRC at 850-882-9060 for more information or to register. 850-882-9060
Bundles for Babies
Wednesday, June 15 | 9 - 11:30 am
Eglin's Airman & Family Readiness Center invites expectant parents from all branches of service to a fun-filled Bundles for Babies workshop on select Wednesdays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. New and expecting parents will receive valuable information from the New Parent Support Program, child care programs, Tricare and other relevant organizations. This workshop satisfies the mandatory "Birth of First Child" financial touchpoint requirement and is available in person or virtually. Please call the A&FRC to register. 850-882-9060
Key Spouse Program
Key Spouses are an integral part of Eglin's readiness team and an essential resource for military families. Appointed by group or squadron commanders and working closely with first sergeants, Key Spouses are a focal point for information and support for families in their respective assigned unit, serving as a communication bridge between the unit leaders and the families. The Eglin Airman & Family Readiness Center provides all mandatory initial and refresher training for appointed Key Spouses. For more information on how to become a Key Spouse or to register for training, contact the Key Spouse Program Manager at sarah.jolly.2@us.af.mil, or call 850-882-9060.
Aero Club Credentialing Assistance
Assistance is available for Air Force and Army personnel who are pursuing various flight courses and licenses through the Eglin Aero Club. AF COOL and ArmyIgnitED are providing assistance to those who qualify for the A&P course, Private Pilot Licenses, Instrument Rating and Commercial Pilot Licenses. Find more information, online at eglinlife.com/aeroclub or contact the Aero Club at 850-882-5148.
Spouse Relicensure Reimbursement
The Air Force Spouse Relicensure Reimbursement Program provides financial relief up to $1000 to Airmen whose spouse must transfer state occupational licenses or certifications. Offer is effective for fees incurred during PCS/PCAs authenticated on or after December 12, 2017. Contact Eglin's A&FRC for more details. 850-882-9060
