Enjoy EglinLife | September 2021

SEPTEMBER 2021

Feel the Breeze.

Be at Ease.

INSIDE:

PARKINGLOT SALE • STAND-UP COMEDY • CUSTOMER APPRECIATION GET YOUR LIBRARY CARD • YACHT CLUB OPENHOUSE • UFCFIGHT NIGHT

SEPT 2021

ON THE COVER:

As seasons change and the heat of summer slowly but surely gives way to the crisp coolness of fall, take time to venture out and bask in the elements surrounding you. You may find, while living your “Eglin Life”—enjoyment just comes naturally!

RECREATION + FITNESS PAGE 4

DINING + CATERING PAGE 10

STAND-UP COMEDY 5 YACHT CLUB OPEN HOUSE 7

ENRICHMENT + TRAVEL PAGE 16

CUSTOMER COOKOUT 7 + 11 TRUNK-OR-TREAT 9 LEGENDS FIGHT NIGHT 10 + 13 PARKING LOT SALE 14–15

CHILDHOOD + YOUTH PAGE 20

Enjoy EglinLife is a publication of the 96th Force Support Squadron (FSS).

FEATURES:

QUICKBOOKS TRAINING 17 CARE FOR YOUR CAR 18 WORD SEARCH 22 MAP & DIRECTORY 24-26

LEADERSHIP

MARKETING

SCOTT A. CAIN, Brigadier General, USAF Commander, 96th Test Wing

DEBORAHJ. GRIFFIN Marketing Director, 96th Force Support Squadron JOSHUABAUSCHMagazine Lead &Webmaster

Contents of this publication are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. government, the Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force, or the Eglin AFBPublic Affairs Office.

KENNETHL. BLACK, Colonel, USAF Commander, 96th Mission Support Group

Design and content originate with the 96 FSSMarketing &Publicity Office.

HILLARY P. HEDBERG, Lt Col, USAF Commander, 96th Force Support Squadron

JOE SMALLEY Design Team&Photography

MARK E. WILKE Deputy Director, 96th Force Support Squadron

MORGANWALKER Design Team

No federal endorsement of sponsors or advertisers intended.

Information contained herein and online at EglinLife.com may be subject to change without notice.

Questions/Comments? Contact 96 FSSMarketing &Publicity: 850-882-1482

MONICAHERRERA Sponsorship &Advertising NATALIE DOZIER Writer &Publicist

BETSY BONDI Design Team

TIMWOODRUMPhotography &Distribution

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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 DoDIDcardholders and their guests.

FAMILY CAMPGROUNDS

eglinlife.com/famcamp • • • Eglin’s Family Campgrounds (FAMCAMPs) provide RVand tent site accommodations in two scenic locations, Camp Robbins and Postl Point.

FITNESS & SPORTS

eglinlife.com/fitness • • • Eglin’s Fitness Programwelcomes 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 IDcardholders 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 ODRyour 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 FREEopen swimming! Lap swimming and swimlessons 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 SCUBAdiving enthusiasts.

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Dog Obedience Class September 1-29 Wednesdays, 5 - 6 pm

Can’t get Rover to roll over? Basic Dog Obedience is just what your pup needs! Classes are specialized for pups over four months of age, or adult dogs who have had no previous training. Your canine companion will learn basic obedience commands and good doggy manners, and individual behavioral problems

such as excessive barking and jumping will be addressed. Course sessions last five weeks, with classes held for a maximumof 10 dogs.

The first class meeting will be for owners only (no dogs should attend, please!). Cost for each five-week course is $80 and includes everything needed to participate. Dogs must be current on all vaccinations, including kennel cough; owners are asked to bring their dog’s shot record to the first class. Register and pick up additional class information at Outdoor Recreation at Postl Point. 850-882-5058

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 FREEand open

Stand-Up

Comedy

Show at Postl Point

Friday, September 10 7 pm • FREE Admission!

Grab your lawn chairs and get ready to enjoy a night of side-splitting laughter with The Comedy Machine Show! Join comedians Adam Hunter (The Tonight Show, Last Comic Standing) and Andy Kern (Comedy Central, VH1) for their live show on the outdoor stage at Postl Point.

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.

UPCOMINGTITLES: • Sept 3 - “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan” (1982, PG) • Sept 17 - “The Princess Bride” (1987, PG) • Sept 24 - “Free Willy” (1993, PG) • Oct 1 - “Star Trek III: The Search for Spock” (1984, PG) NOTE: There will be no movie on Sept. 10 due to the Stand-Up Comedy Show. Contact Outdoor Recreation for more information. 850-882-5058

Get Golf Ready!

Saturday, September 11 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

Admission is FREE and open to all with base access on a first-come first-serve basis. Attendees will park in the grass near Postl Point and set up lawn chairs on the pavement near the Outdoor Recreation building and pavilion. Concessions will be available for purchase.

Contact Chastity Aguilar for more information: 850-883-4255 Some material may not be suitable for all ages. Parental discretion advised.

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EGLIN BEACH PARK ON OKALOOSA ISLAND 850-883-1243

EGLIN BASE POOL NEXT TO MAIN FITNESS CENTER 850-882-4959

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SEE OPEN HOURS & EGLINLIFE.COM/BEACH MORE INFO ONLINE } EGLINLIFE.COM/POOL

Yacht Club & Dive Flight Open House Saturday, Sept 18 9 am - 2 pm

— OF — CLASSES MON-FRI • 7-8 am

MON& WED• 7:30 am

MON& WED• Noon

TUE & THUR • 8 am

TUE & THUR • 11:15 am

MON-FRI • 7-8 am

Enjoy a day of food, fun and furry friends at the Eglin Yacht Club & Dive Flight’s Open House!

Join the Yacht Club & Dive Flight to learn about membership and involvement. The open house will include a boat show, yacht tours, a nautical flea market and a tour of the clubhouse and dive flight building. Grab a hot dog with fixin’s and a drink for $5.

Customer Appreciation Day Cookout Friday, September 17 10 am - 1:30 pm

The Eglin Fitness Center and the Breeze Dining Facility will be hosting a Customer Appreciation Day to celebrate the continued support of their patrons!

The Breeze will host the joint outdoor event with fun fitness activities including 1-minute pullup, push-up and squat challenges, cornhole and football toss. Prizes including streaming devices, Bluetooth speakers, wireless earbuds and gift cards will be awarded. Cookout features a BBQthemed menu and the opportunity to win a pair of AirPods with the purchase of your meal! All with base access are invited to join and enjoy music, good food and friendly competition. 850-882-6223

Full Moon Kayak

Sunday, September 19 | 7 pm

FIND MORE INFO ONLINE:

eglinlife.com/fitness OR CALL:

850-882-6223

Come paddle with Eglin Outdoor Recreation out fromPostl 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, 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

Also, special guests of Eglin’s Pet Welfare will be in attendance and available for adoption!

The Yacht Club & Dive Flight is located on Boatner Road (Bldg 2816), on the water at Ben’s Lake.

Approximate GPS coordinates of the outer-channel markers are 30° 27’ 01.72” N 86° 32’ 19.44” W. Contact the Commodore, Gary Combs, for more information at commodore.eyc@gmail.com.

850-217-5180

experience. Cost 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. 850-882-5058

Footjoy Fridays Friday, September 24

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 info. 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 HALFPRICEgreen 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. Amaximumof 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.

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AT EGLIN OUTDOOR REC

OPEN WATER DIVER : Saturday, September 4 • $350 ADVANCED OPEN WATER : Saturday, September 18 • $250

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WANTED:

Volunteers, Families, Squadrons & Organizations! “Spook-ify” Your Vehicle and Join Us on TRUNK-OR-TREAT LANE!

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ready in place by 4 pm

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850-883-4255 OR EMAIL CHASTITY.AGUILAR @ US.AF.MIL

TO SIGN UP! . . . and Look for More Event Info Coming Soon at

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DINING + CATERING BAYVIEW Event Center

eglinlife.com/bayview • • • The Bayview is Eglin’s place for private functions and special occasions, with several versatile event spaces available for reservation by any organization or individual with base access —with no roomcharge! Weddings, ceremonies, holiday parties, socials, conferences, workshops —all events of every kind are welcome. Staff can assist in reserving your date and proper space, and also connect you with catering partners and other services to enhance your function.

THE BREEZE Dining Facility

eglinlife.com/dining • • • As Eglin’s main dining facility, The Breeze presents a “campus” dining experience with a wide variety of menu selections for any meal of the day. Hot entrées and sides are served to order during breakfast, lunch, and dinner hours 7 days a week. Inbetween meal times, Grab N’ Go items and an extensive salad bar are available to satisfy hunger at any time of day.

LEGENDS Sports Grill

eglinlife.com/legends • • • Legends offers lunch and dinnertime favorites for any appetite, with everything fromgreat starters like wings and loaded fries, to burgers, pizzas, cheese steaks, tenders, wraps and more. Enjoy daily lunch specials plus beverages fromthe bar, and take in all the action happening on the many HDtelevision sets throughout the dining area.

THE LIFT Flight Kitchen

eglinlife.com/dining • • • The Lift is a Grab N’ Go satellite dining location designed for convenience. Menu items are hearty and nutritious, offering a number of healthy choices. Complete heat-and-serve meals and sandwiches are available for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stop by to see how a quick on-the-go meal can be as tasteful and nourishing as any other.

SNACK BAR at the Eglin Golf Course

eglinlife.com/golf • • • Hungry golfers and all other partrons are welcome at the Eglin Golf Course’s Snack Bar, serving up lunch baskets and a la carte favorites inside the clubhouse. Enjoy freshmade sandwiches and wraps, burgers, hot dogs, chicken tenders, and much more —plus a wide variety of sides, snacks, and Grab N’ Go items to help keep you swinging on the greens.

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Fight Frenzy!

UFC Fight Nights Sat, Sept 25 | 6 pm

Catch all the action in the octagon with UFC Fight Nights at Legends Sports Grill! Fight Frenzy, a program from the Air Force Services Center (AFSVC), features coverage of UFC events every month. Legends will feature a special Late-Night Menu including flatbread pizzas, chicken tenders, boneless wings and more as well as full bar service! Doors open at 6 p.m. with preliminary fights starting at 7 p.m. on ESPN and pay-perview fights starting at 9 p.m.

All with base access are welcome to attend. Contact Legends for more information.

850-882-4672 LOCALLY SPONSORED BY:

• Emerald Coast Association of Realtors • Eglin Federal Credit Union

FSS DINING • OPENTOEVERYONE WITHBASEACCESS LOCATIONS • ESMMEAL CARDS ACCEPTED

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SATURDAY SEPT 25 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.

FREE ADMISSION! ALL WITH BASE ACCESS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND

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

SPONSORS: No federal endorsement of sponsors intended.

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veryone with base access is invited to shop or sell at Eglin’s basewide Parking Lot Sale, held on Georgia Avenue. Look for the event at the two large parking lots across the street from the Eglin Conference Center and Exchange Mini Mall.

Sellers may park in either lot and use adjacent parking spaces to display their wares. Space for sellers is FREE! Advance reservations are not required. And if you’re a shopper, you won’t want to miss this event!

There’s always an enormous selection and assortment of treasures to be found at this popular event—furniture, electronics, children’s items, toys, movies, books, clothing,

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(Please Note: Sellers are asked not to offer live animals or firearms for sale.)

CROSSWALK EGLIN FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

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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 • • • Eglin’s A&FRCis TeamEglin’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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Library Card Sign-Up Month September is Library Card SignUp Month, when the American Library Association and libraries nationwide remind parents, caregivers and students that signing up for a library card is the first step towards academic achievement and lifelong learning. Patrons of the Eglin Library will be entered to win weekly giveaways by registering for and using their library card!

Plus, kids of all ages are invited to design a bookmark for the Library! Visit the Library or eglinlibrary.com for an entry form. Age groups are K-2nd grade, 3rd-5th grade, 6th-8th grade and 9th-12th grade. Entries will be accepted September 1-30. The winner in each age group will receive a prize! 850-882-9308

Commissioning Briefing

Tuesday, September 7 | 9-10 am 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: Officer Training School (OTS), Air Force Reserve Officer Training (AFROTC), Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program(SLECPO/A), Leaders Encouraging Airman Development Program(LEAD), Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program(NECP), and Interservice Physician Assistant Program(IPAP).

For more information, please call 850-882-8141 or contact catherine.bonilla.1@us.af.mil or holly.idems@us.af.mil.

QuickBooks Certification

SkillBridge: Get Set for PostService Employment

Before You Say “I Do”

If you’re interested in participating in the DoD SkillBridge (SKB) program, the first step is to attend a mandatory SKBbriefing, presented virtually on the first Tuesday of each month. The SKBprogramoffers an opportunity for military members who are retiring, separating, and/ or discharging with honorable conditions, to participate in an apprenticeship or internship.

The SKBoffers training that must demonstrate a ‘high’ probability of post-service employment.

Email michael.wrightreynolds@us.af.mil for an invitation, meeting IDand password for the next virtual briefing. 850-882-8141

Are you considering the next step of marriage or cohabitation? Join Eglin’s Airman &Family Readiness Center and learn what you need to know “Before You Say ‘I Do!’” This workshop addresses aspects of the foundation needed for building a healthy, long-termmarriage, such as expectations, roles, communication, conflict, finances, intimacy and even in-laws.

Participants will leave with an improved awareness of compatibility as well as a fuller understanding of what makes a marriage last.

Email suzette.ellington@us.af.mil for more information or call to register. 850-882-9060

Tuesday, September 7 | 1 pm

Tuesday, September 14 12:30 - 3:30 pm

Bundles for Babies

For AF Spouses Monday-Friday September 20-24

Calling all Active Duty Air Force spouses! Earn a QuickBooks User Certification through a FREE class with Eglin’s Airman & Family Readiness Center.

Spouses will receive QuickBooks software training, a book, a practice test and a testing voucher for the certification. The class will meet at the A&FRC, Bldg 205 (502 W Van Matre Ave.) Spouses must register by Friday, Sept. 10.

Contact the A&FRC for more information! 850-882-9060

Wed, Sept 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 on budgeting for your new baby, the New Parent Support Program, child care programs and Tricare. Air Force Aid Society and Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society will fund a $50 gift card to participating Air Force/Navy/Marine/ Coast Guard active duty service members!

Please call the A&FRC to register. 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:

Car Care for Deployed Military Deploying? The Eglin Auto Hobby Shop has a Car Care Program for deployed military personnel, providing an option for active duty and reserve members to store their personal vehicles safely and securely during deployment. Additional services include flat tire prevention, engine inspection, drive within the secure area, battery maintenance, and more. For details on pricing, call 850-882-2484 or visit the Auto Hobby Shop.

Oil Changes for Airmen & Spouses Through partnership with Eglin’s Airman & Family Readiness Center (A&FRC), Air Force Aid Society will pay $50 towards a standard oil change at the Eglin Auto Hobby Shop.

Eligible recipients are First Term Airmen who schedule a oneon-one budget appointment at the A&FRC, and spouses of active duty AF members currently deployed or on remote assignment, with enrollment in the Hearts Apart Program. Visit the A&FRC (Bldg 205) or call 850-882-9060 to learn more.

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

Eglin Auto Hobby Shop — Bldg 721 — Behind the Thrift Shop near Eglin’s East Gate

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EGLIN AERO CLUB

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Credentialing Assistance

to earn your wings

Assistance is available for Air Force & 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: • Airframe & Powerplant

Learn More Online:

• Private Pilot License • Instrument Rating

EGLINLIFE.COM/AEROCLUB

• Commercial Pilot License

Ten Steps to a Federal Job

Tuesday, September 14 | 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 onestop 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. Please call the A&FRCto register. 850-882-9060

Virtual Book Club Monday, September 20 4:30 - 5:30 pm

Join the Eglin Library for its Virtual Book Club!

This month’s selection, “American Dirt” by Jeanine Cummins, is available to read on the Libby app. Email eglinlibrary@gmail.comto get the Zoomlink. 850-882-9308

Hearts Apart

Tuesday, September 21 | 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 ProgramOnline 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. We look forward to supporting you!

Spouse Employment Workshop

Thursday, October 7 | 8:30 - 11:30 am Calling all military spouses! Eglin’s Airman & Family Readiness Center wants to help you find a job. Join the A&FRCat Luke’s Place and learn more about the local and national resources available to help you find your next career.

Civilian Personnel, NAF, SECOand CareerSource representatives will be on hand to provide attendees with information, tips and tricks.

Contact the A&FRCto learn more and register.

850-882-9060

Military Tuition Assistance Briefing Wednesdays | 8 am

The Eglin Education Center offers virtual Initial/ Follow-Up Military Tuition Assistance briefings every Wednesday morning, required for all service 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, AFCOOL, Skillbridge, foreign transcript evaluation, AFVEC and CCAFdegree requirements and more. To register, email catherine.bonilla.1@us.af.mil or holly.idems@us.af.mil. 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.comto schedule an appointment. 850-882-9308 19

CHILDHOOD + YOUTH CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS

eglinlife.com/cdc • • • Parents of children from6 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 fromtheir homes ­—a high-quality alternative to center-based care. All FCCproviders 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, SACprovides 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 SLOworks 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

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DESIGN a BOOKMARK!

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LAST CHANCE! Incentives

for FCC Providers

DAF/A1SOC and AFSVC/SVPY have launched an AF Family Child Care (FCC) Initiative to increase the number of quality, available, and affordable child care spaces with an emphasis on recruitment and retention of FCC full-time providers. This initiative remains in effect until September 30, 2021.

INCENTIVE 1 — If a provider enrolls any child from the active CDC Unmet Need or any children who were supplanted from child care and the provider is providing full time care for these children, the provider will receive a one-time payment of $200 per child.

Note: If a child does not remain enrolled for at least 3 months, then the $200 payment is subject to repayment.

INCENTIVE 2 — Any providers who receive their certification or annual renewal of their certification during this test phase will receive a one-time payment of $300.

Note: If the provider does not remain certified for at least 6 months, then the $300 payment is subject to repayment.

BECOME AN FCC PROVIDER! Applications are available online at eglinlife.com/fcc For information on the next new provider orientation, contact the FCC staff at eglinfcc@gmail.com

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DID YOU KNOW? . . .

TRICARE For Life (TFL) eligibility is for those ages 65 and over. This includes retirees and their eligible spouses; un-remarried former spouses (DB); and survivors of deceased retirees, Active Duty, Guard and Reserve members.

Those who are enrolled in DEERS must provide a copy of the Medicare card provided by the SSA that reflects eligibility to Medicare (Parts A and B).

The eligibility date is normally the first day of the month when an individual turns 65.

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

882-5148

Family Campgrounds

883-1243

Airman & Family Readiness Center

882-9060

Auto Hobby Shop

882-2484

Education Center

882-8141

Information, Tickets & Travel (ITT)

882-5930

Fitness & Sports: • Main Fitness Center

882-6223

• Field House

882-6028

• Fitness Assessment Cell (FAC)

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• Lightning Fitness Center | 33FW

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Library

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• Sports &Special Events

882-4229

Lodging

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Golf Course

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Marina | Ben’s Lake

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Outdoor Recreation Center

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Pool

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DINING + CATERING Bayview Event Center

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The Breeze Dining Facility

882-9042

Golf Course Snack Bar

882-4892

Legends Sports Grill

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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: • CDCII

883-7425

• CDCIII

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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 | NAFHuman 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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