Enjoy EglinLife | October 2021

OCTOBER 2021

Tricks and Treats for Fall!

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TRUNK-OR-TREAT FALLFEST • ZOMBIE RUN • HALLOWEENTREAT BAGS FIRST FRIDAY • YOUTHDANCE CLASSES • GOLF CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

OCT 2021

ON THE COVER:

October brings all the fun of the Fall season into full swing, with costumes and candy and maybe a spooky surprise or two lurking just around the corner. Scary-good times like these are the pumpkin spice of your “Eglin Life!”

RECREATION + FITNESS PAGE 6

DINING + CATERING PAGE 10

FEATURES: OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHTS 7 FREE GOLF FOR SINGLES 8

ENRICHMENT + TRAVEL

ZOMBIE RUN 9 FIRST FRIDAY COOKOUT 10

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TRUNK OR TREAT 12–13

CHILDHOOD + YOUTH

YOUTH DANCE CLASSES 18–19

LIBRARY TREAT BAGS 15

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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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NEW! Indoor Cycling Classes

Weekdays 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Indoor cycling classes are back at the Eglin Fitness Center! All authorized personnel (Active Duty, DoD Contractors/Civilians) are welcome to attend at the Main Fitness Center. Classes are FREE and on a first-come firstserve basis. 850-882-6223

Get Golf Ready!

—In One Day

Saturday, October 2 | 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

Movie Nights

at Postl Point Fridays | 7 pm

Enjoy outdoor movies at Postl Point on Friday nights! Parking accommodates 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. Contact Outdoor Rec for more information or to reserve your space.

850-882-5058

October Events at Outdoor Rec Eglin Outdoor Recreation invites you to experience some real adventure!

Sign up now for any of these exciting ODRactivities:

• Kayak Clinics Saturdays, Oct 2 & Oct 16 | 11 am| $25 • Paddle Board Clinic Sunday, Oct 3 | 11 am| $25 • SAPI* Foilboard Experience Saturday, Oct 9 | 10 am| $30 • RecOn* Deep Sea Fishing Sunday, Oct 17 | 8:30 am| $30 • Full Moon Kayak Tuesday, Oct 19 | 7 pm| $25 • RecOn* Zip Line Trip Saturday, Oct 23 | 8:30 am| $30 • RecOn* Sailing Experience Sunday, Oct 24 | 11 am| $30 • Hot Chocolate Hike Saturday, Oct 30 | 8:30 am| $25 For more information or to register, contact Outdoor Recreation: 850-882-5058 • eglinlife.com/outdoorrec

*Eligibility applies.

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Sci-fi/Adventure

[PG] 1984

OCT 8

Family/Musical

[PG] 2017

OCT 15

Fantasy/Adventure

[PG] 1991

Dog Obedience Classes

Oct 5 - Nov 2 | Tuesdays 5 - 6 pm Oct 13 - Nov 10 | Wednesdays 4 - 5 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

Eglin Golf Course Club Championship

October 9 - 10 Register by Noon on October 6 Golfers in the Eglin community are invited to participate in the 2021 Eglin Golf Course Club Championship! The first round on the Falcon Course will begin Saturday, Oct. 9 with a 9 a.m. shotgun start and lunch afterward, and the second round on the Eagle Course will 7

begin Sunday, Oct. 10 with tee times starting at 9 a.m. and awards following the completion of each flight. Entry fees are $60 for Gold AGF, $80 for Silver AGFand $100 for Non-AGF; the cost includes cart fees, green fees, range balls prior to competition rounds, the prize fund and lunch after the first round. Participants must register and provide payment by noon on Wednesday, Oct. 6. Contact the Pro Shop for more information. 850-882-2949

Spooktacular Junior Golf Clinic Friday & Saturday, October 29-30

Calling all junior golfers —grab your best Halloween costume and get ready for a Spooktacular Junior Golf Clinic! Instructor Denise Kafferly is offering three sessions for junior golfers on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 29 and 30 at the Eglin Golf Course. The cost is $10 per junior.

SESSIONS: • Friday, Oct. 29 | 4:30 - 5:45 pm| All Ages • Saturday, Oct. 30 | 8:45 - 10 am| Ages 4 - 6 • Saturday, Oct. 30 | 10:30 - 11:45 am| Ages 7+ All sign-ups must be done by emailing denise.agren@gmail.com. Contact the Pro Shop to learn more. 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.

850-882-2949

H.I.I.T. Camp 2.0

Monday & Wednesday | 12 pm Take on a new challenge with the Eglin Fitness Center’s HIITCamp 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 metabolismand heart health while burning calories. Classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays at the Field House Pavilion and are limited to 10 participants. Classes are

NEW!

FIT Camp at the Battle Rig

Tuesdays & Thursdays | 8 am Commit to improving your fitness with the Eglin Fitness Center’s FITCamp! These FREEcircuittraining 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 new Tai Chi for Health classes! Classes meet 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

Wingman Golf Program

Saturdays | 11 am - 3 pm

Calling All Single Airmen! — Take advantage of the Wingman Golf Program at the Eglin Golf Course.

Single Airmen who are assigned to Eglin can play complimentary golf on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in groups of two or more players. Each round includes green fees, cart fees and a small bucket of range balls; rental clubs are not included.

Tee times must be reserved by calling the Pro Shop and identifying yourself as a single Airman wanting to take advantage of the Wingman Golf Program.

Presentation of military ID is required at check-in.

Contact the Pro Shop to learn more and register.

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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

No federal endorsement of sponsors intended.

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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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First Friday

at Postl Point Friday, October 1 3:30 - 6 pm

All Eglin personnel and families are invited to enjoy food and fun at First Friday at Postl Point!

Eglin Club members will enjoy a FREE cookout with a view.

Admission is $5 for all others, ages 3 and up.

We’ll see you at Postl Point!

FSS DINING • OPENTOEVERYONE WITHBASEACCESS LOCATIONS • ESMMEAL CARDS ACCEPTED

SATURDAY OCT 30 6 PM: DOORS OPEN 7 PM: ESPN PRELIMINARY FIGHTS 9 PM: PAY-PER-VIEW MAIN EVENTS

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

BUILDING 825 • 850.882.4672

Blachowicz vs Teixeira

LOCALLY SPONSOREDBY:

HOLIDAY PARTY No federal endorsement of sponsors intended.

HAVE YOUR

BAYVIEW

EVENT CENTER

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• NO ROOM FEES! • • BOOK NOW!

Space available to all Individuals &Organizations with access to Eglin AFB

CONTACT THE BAYVIEWTORESERVE YOUR DATE —Spots are filling up fast!

850-882-4766 96fss.event.center@us.af.mil

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SPONSORED BY:

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The 96th Force Support Squadron invites the

entire Eglin community to a spook-tacular Friday evening of Halloween festivities at this year's Trunk-Or-Treat FallFest! Bring the whole family out to Postl Point for a kid-friendly event full of ghoulishly good fun. Trunk-Or-Treat Lane will open at 5 p.m., showcasing vehicles decorated in their Halloween best and filled with FREE candy for all ages. Admission is FREE to everyone with base access!

Please help us keep this event safe for our families by following all posted guidance as recommended by Eglin Public Health.

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Want to Showcase YOUR "SPOOKY-fied" Vehicle?

Call 850-883-4255 or email chastity.aguilar@us.af.mil to sign up for your spot! Top 5 and "Best Trunk" prizes will be awarded. Candy supplies are supplemented by 96 FSS(while supplies last). Trunks must be in place and ready by 4 p.m.

No federal endorsement of sponsors intended.

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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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Become a Key Spouse!

Appointed by their Group or Squadron Commander, Key Spouses serve as a focal point for information and support within their unit. They are an essential resource for military families because they are peers who “know what it’s like.” Eglin's Airman &Family Readiness Center provides all mandated training for Key Spouses.

Training Schedule: Initial Key Spouse Training: • Thursday, October 21 | 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Initial Key Spouse Mentor Training: • Thursday, October 21 | 2 - 2:30 p.m SAPR / Suicide Awareness Training: • Tuesday, October 19 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

If you are an appointed Key Spouse or a Key Spouse Mentor, call 850-882-9060 to register for training. For more information on becoming a Key Spouse, contact the Key Spouse ProgramManager: suzette.ellington@us.af.mil

Commissioning Briefing

Tuesday, October 5 | 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 or to register, please contact catherine.bonilla.1@us.af.mil or holly.idems@us.af.mil.

SkillBridge: Get Set for PostService Employment

AT THE

EGLIN LIBRARY

Tuesday, October 5 | 1 pm

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

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.

STOP BY IN COSTUME! • VISIT THE PHOTO BOOTH!

FREE TREAT BAGS FOR AGES 17 & UNDER* *Children must be present to receive a bag. Available while supplies last.

EglinLibrary.com • 850-882-9308

FREE CNA Exam Prep Classes

Oct 18 - 22 | 8 am - 5 pm Oct 25 - 29 | 8 am - 5 pm Attention, all Air Force Active Duty spouses! Are you interested in starting a career in the medical field in patient care? The Eglin Airman & Family Readiness Center is offering two FREE Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) classes to help you prepare for the CNA exam!

Classes are held Oct. 18-22 and Oct. 25-29 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Niceville campus of the Northwest Florida State College, sponsored by Air Force Aid Society.

Eglin Spouses may contact Gabriela Leysath at 850-882-9060 and Hurlburt spouses may contact Jerrilyn Christopher at 850-884-1095.

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Spouse Employment Workshop

OIL CHANGES for Airmen & Spouses

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.

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.

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

850-882-2484

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 themat Luke’s Place to learn about local and national resources available to help you find your next career. Civilian Personnel, NAF, SECOand CareerSource representatives will be on hand to provide info, tips and tricks.

Contact the A&FRCto register. 850-882-9060

Ten Steps to a Federal Job

Tuesday, October 12 | 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. Learn to navigate USAJobs.gov—the official job site for federal employment—plus how to manage your account and analyze job announcements.

Please call the A&FRCto register. 850-882-9060

Hearts Apart

Tuesday, October 19 | 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

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 • Private Pilot License • Instrument Rating • Commercial Pilot License

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Learn More Online:

EGLINLIFE.COM/AEROCLUB

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. Please call 850-882-9060 or email Eglin.EglinAirmanFamilyReadinessCenter@ us.af.mil to register.

EFMP Orientation

Thursday, October 21 | 1-2:30 pm Eglin’s Airman &Family Readiness Center holds a quarterly orientation for the Exceptional Family Member Program(EFMP) to help familiarize newly enrolled families with all EFMP has to offer. Orientations are held at the A&FRC and also via ZoomGov. 850-882-9060

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Virtual Book Club

Monday, October 25 | 4:30 - 5:30 pm Join the Eglin Library for its Virtual Book Club!

This month’s selection, “Mrs. Everything” by Jennifer Weiner, is available to read on the Libby app. Email eglinlibrary@gmail.comto get the Zoomlink. 850-882-9308

Creating an Effective Résumé

Tuesday, October 26 | 1 - 2:30 pm Eglin’s Airman &Family Readiness Center presents a résumé-building workshop designed to help participants organize their experiences and skills into an effective and professional private-sector résumé. Receive current labor market information and learn the latest tips and techniques for creating the résumé that stands out fromthe competition. Please call the A&FRC to register. 850-882-9060

EGLIN’S INFORMATION, TICKETS & TRAVEL office is your

Heart Link

Making Vacation Dreams Come True in the Military Community:

Thursday, October 28 9:30 am - 2:30 pm The Airman &Family Readiness Center would like to introduce all of Eglin’s military spouses to Heart Link—a top-notch programdesigned to provide 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; check with the A&FRCto see if upcoming meetings will be held in person or virtually via ZoomGov. Please call the A&FRCfor more information or to register. 850-882-9060

gateway to LEISURE TRAVEL SUPPLIERS who are

DISNEY • UNIVERSAL • LEGOLAND • CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL • PRINCESS CRUISES CELEBRITY CRUISES • MSC CRUISES • AMAWATERWAYS 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)

Appointments Recommended, Walk-Ins Welcome

850-882-5930

eglinlife.com/itt

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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.

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Youth Center Monday-Thursday for Ages 3-13

SCHOOL LIAISON

The Eglin Youth Center is hosting dance classes on weekdays! Ballet, tap and jazz classes are available for ages 3 to 13 with beginner and intermediate options on a weekly basis.

YOUTH CENTER

The cost is $50 and covers a full month of classes; additional family members or classes may be added for $40.

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.

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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Dance Classes

Contact the Youth Center for more information and to register. 850-882-8212

Child Care Aware: Assistance for Military Families When military families need child care that the Eglin CDCs and FCCare 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

MONDAYS

• Tap & Ballet: Ages 3-5 | 3:45 - 4:45 pm

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• Tap & Ballet: Ages 3-5 | 3:45 - 4:45 pm • Advanced Tap & Jazz: Ages 11-13 | 5 - 6 pm

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ENRICHMENT + TRAVEL

Beach Park | Okaloosa Island

883-1243

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)

882-9260

• Lightning Fitness Center | 33FW

883-6816

Library

882-9308

• Sports &Special Events

882-4229

Lodging

882-8761

Golf Course

882-2949

Marina | Ben’s Lake

882-7730

Outdoor Recreation Center

882-5058

Pool

883-1243

DINING + CATERING Bayview Event Center

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: • CDCII

883-7425

• CDCIII

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 | 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

THERE’S SO MUCH MORE TO KNOW...

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Wingman

Golf Program SINGLE AIRMEN

PLAY

FREE!

Saturdays || 11 AM – 3 PM 11AM 3PM

Tee Times must be Reserved • Two Players Minimum Each round includes green fees, cart fees and a small bucket of range balls.

Call the Pro Shop to Learn More or Make Reservations

850-882-2949 Must identify yourself as a single Airman when reserving tee time.

Presentation of military ID is required at check-in. Rental clubs not included.