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Eglin AFB
is located in Okaloosa County, in northwest Florida,
comprising over 640 square miles. This is a military friendly
area and also a major tourist attraction due to the white sand
beaches. The area has a high cost of living area and has
relatively low wages. Eglin is located 8 miles northwest of
Fort Walton Beach, FL; 60 miles east of Pensacola, FL and 65
miles west of Panama City, FL. The base operator's phone
number is 850-882-1110 or DSN 312-872-1110.
History
Modern-day Eglin evolved from an honorable past. Eglin began
as the Valparaiso Bombing and Gunnery Base, established in
1935. On August 4, 1937, the base was redesignated Eglin Field
in honor of Lt. Col. Frederick I. Eglin, who died in an
aircraft crash. Today, Eglin hosts some 50 associate units
representing virtually every major command including our
sister services, the U.S. Army Ranger Camp, and the U.S. Navy
Explosive Ordnance Disposal School.
Mission
The major command at Eglin is the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC).
The Air Armament Center (AAC) is the host unit at Eglin. AAC
pulls every phase in the life cycle of air delivered weapons
from development through sustainment. The AAC is responsible
for conventional and unconventional weapons systems. The major
commands on Eglin include AFMC, ACC and the Special Operations
Command.
Population Served
 Active
Duty Military: 9,470
Civilian
Employees: 4,038
NAF
Employees: 575
Contractors:
2,957
Base Transportation
Base transportation on Eglin is provided by either a Base
Shuttle bus or Base Taxi.
Sponsorship
Incoming personnel should have been assigned a sponsor by
"Team Eglin." All incoming personnel should report to the 24
hour Reception Center, Building 11001, 850-882-8761 or DSN
312-872-8761, where you can contact your sponsor or receive
further information. After you check-in, report immediately to
the Airman and Family Readiness Center, adjacent to the
Personnel Center at 502 W. Van Matre Avenue. The Airman and
Family Readiness Center hours of operation are M-F, 7:30
am-4:30 pm. The Airman and Family Readiness Center can be
contacted at 850-882-9060 or DSN 312-872-9060. The friendly
staff will be glad to assist you in meeting your needs.
Until you get a permanent address, your mail may be forwarded
to the following address: Member's Name, 307 Van Matre #5000,
Eglin AFB, FL 32542-9998. After arrival, pick up mail at the
U.S. Post Office located in building 10 across the street from
Building 210, Civilian Personnel and Military Personnel
Flight.
Temporary Quarters
Reservations can be made in advance by contacting Eglin Inns
at 850-882-4534 or DSN 312-872-4534. You may also pre-register
for housing by calling the Housing Office at 850-882-4533.
Eglin has limited TLF quarters and you may be sent off base
during the busy summer moving season. Personnel are highly
encouraged to call in advance and make a reservation.
Relocation Assistance
Eglin Airman and Family Readiness Center has a well-stocked
loan closet for arrivals/departures. Futons, dish packs, and
TV/VCR combos are just a few of the many items that can be
loaned out; but remember that summer is the busy season. Call
850-882-2893 to check on availability of loaner items. If
there is no answer please call 850-882-9060. The Family
Services Loan Closet is located in Bldg. 202, one block to the
right of the Airman and Family Readiness Center Bldg, and is
open Monday-Friday, from 9:00 am-1:00 pm.
Critical Installation Information
BRAC
BRAC 2005 is expected to make a major impact on Eglin and the
surrounding infrastructure as the overall base population will
increase to around 38,000 by 2015. Military Construction (MilCon)
will total over $732 million.
Safety Precautions
Another major concern in NW Florida is HURRICANE SEASON, from
June to November. Call ahead if you are arriving at Eglin and
a hurricane is predicted to hit this area. Watch the Weather
Channel and contact your sponsor as Eglin AFB may be evacuated
and the surrounding roads will be congested with people
leaving the area. The community surrounding Eglin offers white
sand beaches and water sports in the surrounding bays and Gulf
of Mexico. Riptides and strong undertow will challenge a
strong and masterful swimmer. These conditions are extremely
dangerous. Ensure that everyone in your party has had a safety
briefing. Parents should brief all children on the dangers of
riptides and rip currents before entering the waters
surrounding Eglin. Children must be supervised at all times.
Signs at the swimming areas may not be posted. It is dangerous
to swim or play in water where there is no lifeguard. Make it
a practice to use sunscreen (especially children) on the white
sand beaches. The color of the sand intensifies and reflects
the heat rays. Use gradual exposure so that your body will
become accustomed to sun bathing. Most of the venomous snakes
found in North America can be found in NW Florida. Be alert
for snakes and alligators when you walk in wooded or marshy
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MAJOR
UNITS
36 EWS
Contact Information:
Orderly Room Staff
COM: 850-882-4374
DSN: 312-872-4374
COM Fax: 850-882-8346
Fax DSN: 312-872-8346
28TS/29TS
Contact Information:
Orderly Room Staff
COM: 850-882-5301
DSN: 312-872-5301
COM Fax: 850-882-5689
Fax DSN: 312-872-5689
20th Space Surveillance Squadron
Contact Information:
Commander (Bldg 8640)
COM: 850-883-7861
DSN: 312-875-7961
COM FAX: 850-883-7988
DSN FAX: 312-875-7988
US Army 6th Ranger Training Battalion Camp Rudder
Contact Information:
Commander (Bldg 6009)
COM: 850-882-1165
DSN: 312-872-1165
COM FAX: 850-882-1132
DSN FAX: 312-872-1132
Naval School, Explosive Ordinance Disposal
Contact Information:
Officer In Charge (Bldg 845)
COM: 850-882-9080
DSN: 312-872-9080
COM FAX: 850-882-3029
DSN FAX: 312-872-3029
96 CG
Contact Information:
Orderly Room Staff
COM: 850-882-5931
DSN: 312-872-5931
COM Fax: 850-882-0752
Fax DSN: 312-872-0752
96 CEG
Contact Information:
Orderly Room Staff
COM: 850-882-5728 x358
DSN: 312-872-5728 x358
COM Fax: 850-882-0794
Fax DSN: 312-872-0794
96 MED GP
Contact Information:
Orderly Room Staff
COM: 850-883-8525
DSN: 312-875-8525
COM Fax: 850-883-8094
Fax DSN: 312-875-8094
96 MSS
Contact Information:
Orderly Room Staff
COM: 850-882-2794
DSN: 312-872-2794
COM Fax: 850-882-1308
Fax DSN: 312-872-1308
96 SVS
Contact Information:
Orderly Room Staff
COM: 850-882-2269
DSN: 312-872-2269
COM Fax: 850-882-5704
Fax DSN: 312-872-5704
96 SFS
Contact Information:
Orderly Room Staff
COM: 850-882-2794
DSN: 312-872-2794
COM Fax: 850-882-0667
Fax DSN: 312-872-0667
96 LRS
Contact Information:
Orderly Room Staff
COM: 850-882-3650
DSN: 312-872-3650
COM Fax: 850-882-2631
Fax DSN: 312-872-2631
40 FTS
Contact Information:
Orderly Room Staff
COM: 850-882-3517
DSN: 312-872-3517
COM Fax: 850-882-0606
Fax DSN: 312-872-0606
46 MXS
Contact Information:
Orderly Room Staff
COM: 850-882-5413
DSN: 312-872-5413
COM Fax: 850-882-2514
Fax DSN: 312-872-2514
46 OSS
Contact Information:
Orderly Room Staff
COM: 850-882-5320
DSN: 312-872-5320
COM Fax: 850-882-1419
Fax DSN: 312-872-1419
16 MXS
Contact Information:
Orderly Room Staff
COM: 850-882-6671
DSN: 312-872-6671
COM FAX: 850-882-2915
Fax DSN: 312-872-2915
9 SOS
Contact Information:
Orderly Room Staff
COM: 850-882-5908
DSN: 312-872-5908
COM Fax: 850-882-3595
Fax DSN: 312-872-3595
68 EWS
Contact Information:
Orderly Room Staff
COM: 850-882-9592
DSN: 312-872-9592
COM Fax: 850-882-5618/6062
Fax DSN: 312-872-5618/6062
16 EWS
Contact Information:
Orderly Room Staff
COM: 850-882-9592
DSN: 312-872-9592
COM Fax: 850-882-0711
Fax DSN: 312-872-0711
33 MOS
Contact Information:
Orderly Room Staff
COM: 850-883-1026
DSN: 312-875-1026
COM Fax: 850-882-8485
Fax DSN: 312-872-8485
33 OSS
Contact Information:
Orderly Room Staff
COM: 850-883-4236
DSN: 312-875-4236
COM Fax: 850-882-3804
Fax DSN: 312-872-3804
58 FS
Contact Information:
Orderly Room Staff
COM: 850-883-4375
DSN: 312-875-4375
COM Fax: 850-883-6060
Fax DSN: 312-875-6060
60 FS
Contact Information:
Orderly Room Staff
COM: 850-883-4472
DSN: 312-875-4472
COM Fax: 850-883-4460
Fax DSN: 312-875-4460
96 MSS/DPF
Contact Information:
Base INTRO monitor
COM: 850-882-9060
DSN: 312-872-9060
COM Fax: 850-882-9669
Fax DSN: 312-872-9669
COM Fax:850-883-1191
Fax DSN: 312-875-1191
33 AMXS
Contact Information:
Orderly Room Staff
COM: 850 883-4290
DSN: 312-875-4290
COM Fax: 850-882-3507
Fax DSN: 312-872-3507
33 MXG
Contact Information:
Orderly Room Staff
COM: 850 883-4091
DSN: 312-875-4091
COM Fax: 850-882-3507
Fax DSN: 312-872-3507
33 MXS
Contact Information:
Orderly Room Staff
COM: 850 883-4111
DSN: 312-875-4111
COM Fax: 850-882-3507
Fax DSN: 312-872-3507
919th Special Operations Wing
Contact Information:
Commander (Bldg 3077)
COM: 850-883-6315
DSN: 312-875-6315
COM FAX: 850-883-6747
DSN FAX: 312-875-6747
728th ACS
Contact Information:
Commander (Bldg 1425)
COM: 850-883-4480
DSN: 312-875-4480
COM FAX: 850-883-4480
DSN FAX: 312-875-4480
Air Armament Center (AAC)
Contact Information:
Commander (Bldg 1)
COM: 850-882-5422
DSN: 312-872-5422
COM FAX: 850-882-1077
DSN FAX: 312-872-1077
46th Test Wing
Contact Information:
Commander (Bldg 104)
COM: 850-882-3617
DSN: 312-872-3617
COM FAX: 850-882-9512
DSN FAX: 312-872-9512
96th Air Base Wing
Contact Information:
Commander (Building 6)
COM: 850-882-4571
DSN: 312-872-4571
COM FAX: 850-882-8386
DSN FAX: 312-872-8386
Aeronautical Systems Center (South)
Contact Information:
Commander (Bldg 350)
COM: 850-882-8561
DSN: 312-872-8561
COM FAX: 850-882-4824
DSN FAX: 312-872-4824
53rd Wing
Contact Information:
Commander (Bldg 351)
COM: 850-882-9592
DSN: 312-872-9592
COM FAX: 850-882-9592
DSN FAX: 312-872-9592
33rd Fighter Wing
Contact Information:
Commander (Bldg 1315)
COM: 850-883-4001
DSN: 312-875-4001
COM FAX: 850-883-4007
DSN FAX: 312-875-4007 |
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