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Totally Smashed Burgers and Fries at Eglin AFB Aug 24-28 Week!

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Totally Smashed Burgers and Fries at Eglin AFB Aug 24-28 Week!

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📅 WEEKLY SCHEDULE: AUG 24 – AUG 30! 🍔⚡️

Base lunches all week throughout the site. Come by and taste our delicious burgers and fries!

Mon, Aug 24: Eglin AFB – Bldg 85190 | 10:30 – 13:30

Tue, Aug 25: Hurlburt Field Main Store 10:30 – 13:30

Wed, Aug 26: Eglin AFB – Bldg 102 | 10:30 – 13:30

Thu, Aug 27: Eglin Space Surveillance Squadron | 11:30-13:00

Fri, Aug 28: Eglin AFB – Three Towers | 10:30 – 13:30

Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for our times and locations on and off base! We look forward to serving all the patrons.

IG: totallysmashedfl

FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61592671410397

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Okaloosa County: U.S. 98 from the Santa Rosa County Line to west of Josie Road Traffic Advisory

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Okaloosa County: U.S. 98 from the Santa Rosa County Line to west of Josie Road Traffic Advisory

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Okaloosa County: U.S. 98 from the Santa Rosa County Line to west of Josie Road Traffic Advisory

🚧 Drivers should expect temporary traffic impacts next week as resurfacing work continues. 🚧

Daytime shoulder closures

📅 Monday, Aug. 24, through Friday, Aug. 28

🕖 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Shoulder closures will be in place throughout the project limits for permit work and turn lane improvements.

Overnight lane closures

📅 Sunday, Aug. 23, through Thursday, Aug. 27

🕗 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Lane closures will be in place for paving operations.

All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled.

Please slow down, stay alert, and use caution when traveling through the work zone.

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Household hazardous wastes like insecticides, pesticides, paint, solvents, used motor oil, and other auto fluids can poison aquatic life. Land animals and people can become sick or die from eating diseased fish and shellfish or ingesting polluted water. Think before you drain in the bay! (96 CEG/CEIEC, Mr. Timothy Langley, 882-7658)

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Operation Crimson Dawn Wargaming Event | 28 October | 0800 to 1700 | Emerald Spark Cell Incubator

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Operation Crimson Dawn Wargaming Event | 28 October | 0800 to 1700 | Emerald Spark Cell Incubator

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📅 28 October 2026
⏰ 0800–1700
📍 Emerald Spark Cell – Bldg. 843, 403 W. Hymes Rd., Eglin AFB

No previous wargaming experience or special skills are required. Just sign up, show up, and be ready to participate! Emerald Spark Cell Operation Crimson Tide Wargaming Sign Up

Throughout the day, participants will work together to solve problems, respond to changing scenarios, make strategic decisions, and compete in a collaborative environment.

Operation Crimson Dawn is an opportunity to build connections, encourage innovation, and strengthen readiness while experiencing how wargaming can be used as a practical problem-solving and decision-making tool.

Open to all skill levels.

Come see what wargaming is all about and join us for Operation Crimson Dawn!

Emerald Spark Cell | 96 TW/XPX
403 W. Hymes Rd., Bldg. 843

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The Eglin DEERS/ID Cards office will have reduced hours from 1-30 September due to mission requirements; expect longer than normal wait times. Please visit Hurlburt Field, NAS Pensacola, or Duke Field for additional support.

DEERS/ID Cards: 0730-1230 Mon-Fri

CLOSED: 09 September and 23 September

For appointments:   https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil/idco/

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Grab your Air Force Ball tickets before they're gone! 

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Grab your Air Force Ball tickets before they're gone! 

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Tickets for this year’s Air Force Ball are officially flying out the door!

It’s time to trade in your OCPs for your formal attire, enjoy an amazing evening, and celebrate our Air Force heritage with the whole team, family and friends.🎉

Whether you are coming for the camaraderie, the tradition, or just to prove you actually know how to dance🕺, this is the one night of the year you do not want to miss.

We look forward to celebrating with you!🥳

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Suicide Prevention and SAPR 2026 Annual Training

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Suicide Prevention and SAPR 2026 Annual Training

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SP and SAPR 2026 Annual Training

Who: All Team Eglin members requiring annual training

When: September 15 and 22 @0700 and 1500

Where: Enlisted Heritage Hall

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Important Notice from the Eglin Community Library 

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Important Notice from the Eglin Community Library 

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The library will be closed Tuesday, August 18 and Wednesday, August 19.

The library will close early at 1:30 PM on Thursday, August 20.

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Totally Smashed Smash Burgers at West Gate Express This Week!

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Totally Smashed Smash Burgers at West Gate Express This Week!

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Totally Smashed is posted up at Eglin AFB - West Gate Express Lunch all week long, serving delicious smash burgers and signature crispy fries. Stop by and taste our burgers and fries!

Dates: Monday – Friday (Aug 17 – Aug 21)

Lunch Hours: 10:30 – 13:30

Location: West Gate Express — Bldg. 2587, Eglin Blvd, Eglin AFB, FL 32542

Follow us on facebook and instagram for our locations and times on and off base!

Instagram: totallysmashedfl

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61592671410397

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Okaloosa County: U.S. 98 from the Santa Rosa County Line to west of Josie Road Traffic Advisory

Drivers should expect temporary traffic impacts next week as resurfacing work continues.

Daytime shoulder closures
📅 Monday, Aug. 17, through Friday, Aug. 21
🕖 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Shoulder closures will be in place throughout the project limits for permit work and turn lane improvements.

Overnight lane closures
📅 Sunday, Aug. 16, through Thursday, Aug. 20
🕗 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Lane closures will be in place for paving operations.

All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled.

Please slow down, stay alert, and use caution when traveling through the work zone.

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Air Force Armament Museum (Volunteers Needed)

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Air Force Armament Museum (Volunteers Needed)

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The Armament Museum is looking for a few volunteers to help with the restoration office in the upkeep of the air park. Learn new skills, be a part of Air Force History and help make our community great. Duties include creating display signage, restoring heritage displays, keeping the airpark safe for visitors. The museum also offers an Adopt-A-Plane program involving the sponsorship and caretaking of aircraft and artifacts around the airpark such as periodic wash jobs and restoration efforts.Experience not required but greatly appreciated. (Mr. Jacob Allen 96 TW/MU, Phone: 882-6723, Email: jacob.allen.47@us.af.mil)

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Air Force Armament Museum Foundation | Admission is FREE and all are welcome!

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Resilience Training Assistant (RTA) Ready to be the ultimate wingman and a force multiplier for your team? ⚡💪

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Resilience Training Assistant (RTA) Ready to be the ultimate wingman and a force multiplier for your team? ⚡💪

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🧠 STRENGTHEN THE LINE. EMPOWER YOUR TEAM. ⚡

BECOME A RESILIENCE TRAINER ASSISTANT (RTA)!

📅 September 8 – 11 | 🕗 0800 – 1600 Daily | 👕 Dress Code: Civilian (Keep it comfy!)

🚀 Why Become an RTA?

Our mission demands more than physical strength—it requires a tactical mindset, emotional agility, and an unbreakable team. As a certified RTA, you will become the ultimate force multiplier. You will gain the tools to help your unit, your wingmen, and your team:

Stay Resilient: Bounce back faster from personal and professional challenges.

Stay Mission Ready: Meet any operational demand with a clear mind and focused energy.

Stay Lethal: Out-think, out-prepare, and out-perform any obstacle.

💪 Help Seeking is Strength

Real warriors know that nobody goes down the range alone. Asking for support, offering a hand, and utilizing helping agencies isn’t a sign of weakness, it is the ultimate display of personal and tactical strength. As an RTA, you will lead the charge in building a culture of connection and trust.

📚 Course Requirements & Skills Covered

During this energetic, 4-day interactive course, you will complete key certifications and gain vital peer-support tools:

safeTALK Certification: Suicide alertness training to help you identify and connect individuals to life-saving resources.

Peer Support Volunteer Training: Learn active listening, psychological first aid, and structured peer connection techniques.

Interactive Helping Agency Tour: Get a firsthand look at Eglin's support networks to make referrals seamless.

Comprehensive Airman Fitness (CAF) Skills: Master mental resilience tools to teach back to your unit.

Note: Active participation and 100% attendance (0800–1600 daily) are required to receive your official DAF RTA certification.

🎯 Ready to Step Up? Register Now!

Ready to make a massive impact on your unit? Registration is quick and easy! Simply scan the QR code and select the RTA class or email us directly at 96tw.cvb.workflow@us.af.mil to secure your spot today.

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Unleash the "Fraud Dawg": Team Eglin’s New FWA Portal

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Every dollar lost to Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) is a dollar taken directly from our warfighters and mission readiness.

Picture this: You notice a contractor continuously billing the government for premium, brand-new parts, but they are secretly delivering cheap, refurbished alternatives. That isn’t just a paperwork error that is fraud, and it directly degrades Eglin’s test and evaluation capabilities.

To aggressively tackle this, the 96 TW IG, in partnership with AFOSI, is proud to launch the new "Fraud Dawg" FWA SharePoint Portal and Newsletter. This installation-wide platform is your one-stop shop to stay educated, view hard-hitting "Dawg's Bite" case vignettes (showing the real-world consequences for bad actors), and most importantly, report suspicious activity.

Protecting federal resources is everyone's responsibility. If you see something, say something. Our new portal features a streamlined, 100% anonymous reporting tool so you can come forward without fear of reprisal.

Scan the QR code below on your mobile device, or use the links to access the portal and report concerns today.

Visit the new FWA Portal and read the latest Fraud Dawg Newsletter here:

👉 96 TW/IG FWA SharePoint Portal

To file a direct, anonymous complaint, click here:

👉 File a Complaint (Note: Ensure you are using Google Chrome on NIPR for optimal site performance)

POC: 96 TW/IG | Phone: 850-882-5967 | Email: 96tw.ig@us.af.mil

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The Youth Center is opening enrollment for the 2026 school year and it’s the best deal in town! Open to ages 9-18, youth can visit the Youth Center every day after school to hang out with friends, do homework, use the computer labs, play basketball, tennis, shoot pool—all in a safe, supervised environment for less than $2 a day! All youth of base personnel and retirees are eligible for membership.

The monthly fee to attend is $50/month starting August 2026. Call the Youth Center at 850.882.8212 or stop by during open hours to receive your electronic invitation to access the system.

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Purchase Energy Efficient Products and Equipment. By looking for the Energy Star label on products and equipment, you can reduce your energy bill by 30 percent and your electric lighting charges by 40 percent while cutting pollution. Here are additional Pollution Prevention Tips for Energy Efficiency from the EPA https://www.epa.gov/p2/pollution-prevention-tips-energy-efficiency

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Eglin Family Game Night - West Gate Chapel - 21 Aug - 4pm-9pm

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Eglin Family Game Night (Eglin West Gate Chapel, August 21st, 4pm-9pm)

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Eglin Family Game Night (Eglin West Gate Chapel, August 21st, 4pm-9pm)

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Team Eglin!

Join us for our next board game night (Friday, 21 August, 4pm-9pm), with support from Operation Tabletop and Operation Childcare Project!

This event is free to enter and open to all Team Eglin members and their families. For military, veterans, and their families, there’ll also be free pizza and prizes! For a small donation, non-military attendees may also grab some pizza. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or just curious, you’re invited to pull up a chair. We’ve got a wide variety of games, a welcoming community, and some awesome extras. Play one of our games or bring your own!

Key Info:

Friday, August 21st at the Eglin AFB West Gate Chapel

Event runs from 4:00–9:00 PM CST

Free to attend

Games for all skill levels

Free Childcare provided by Operation Childcare Project

Food, fun, and community

Huge thanks to @Task Force Pizza for keeping us fueled with delicious food all night long!

Prize Giveaway Alert! (Mil/Vet & Family only)

Thanks to our friends at @TBS Comics and @GameMasters Guild, we’ll be giving away an amazing prize at every game night! Register online for a bonus chance to win—you must be present to claim!

Let’s roll some dice, make some memories, and build connections. We can’t wait to see you there!

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The 96th Communications Squadron's Client Service Center will be hosting monthly IT Fundamentals Training. These trainings are open to all Admin Account holders, military, civilian or contractor!

Training includes imagining, patching, account management and more.

Scan the QR code to start registration or e-mail 96CS.SCOST.Training@us.af.mil for more information!

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The average American uses seven trees a year in paper, wood, and other products made from trees. This amounts to about 2,000,000,000 trees per year That is enough office paper to build a 12-foot wall from Los Angeles to New York City! Please recycle (Mr. Mark Taylor 96 CEG/CEIEC)

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Seats Still Available - Emerald Spark Combat Innovation (August 24-28)!

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Seats Still Available - Emerald Spark Combat Innovation (August 24-28)!

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Join us for Combat Innovation from 24-28 August! This hands-on workshop is designed to equip you with the tools and mindset to solve complex challenges.

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn by doing and bring cutting-edge capabilities back to your team.

Seats are limited! Secure your spot today.

👉 Sign up here: '26 Eglin Combat Innovation Workshops Sign-ups

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Electrical Vehicle Safe Charging at Home

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Electrical Vehicle Safe Charging at Home

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Eglin Fire Department Monthly Fire Safety Message

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FSS 101 Discover the Mission Behind the Mission

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FSS 101 Discover the Mission Behind the Mission

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The 96th Force Support Squadron is opening our doors to Team Eglin through FSS 101, a monthly program highlighting the mission, people, and services that support our installation every day. From June 23, 2026, through February 2027, each session will feature different FSS flights and provide insight into how they contribute to mission readiness and quality-of-life support across Team Eglin.

FSS 101 is a monthly program designed to enhance awareness and understanding of the 96th FSS mission and its impact across Team Eglin.
Participants will gain a foundational overview of FSS functions and services. and daily operations that directly support our personnel and mission readiness.
Each session features different FSS flights providing insight into how they contribute to the overall success of Team Eglin.

• Overview of FSS core functions and services
• Updates on recent improvements & achievements
• Insight into how FSS supports Team Eglin’s mission
• Interactive sessions with subject matter experts
• Gain a broader understanding of the support systems behind Team Eglin’s success and connect with the teams that keep operations running.

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See Something, Say Something, Suspicious Activity Reporting

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See Something, Say Something, Suspicious Activity Reporting

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Rapid reporting is the primary line of defense in identifying potential hazards, preventing operational disruptions, and keeping our service members safe. Early reporting is our most effective tool to detect and neutralize insider or physical threats before they cause harm. Be alert to unusual photography of sensitive areas, unauthorized attempts to access restricted information or spaces, or unattended bags and packages. Scan the QR code on the poster or VISIT: https://p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=1111# to report suspicious activity.

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Eagle Eyes - Your Awareness Our Security (TO)

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Over 97 percent of the earth’s water is found in the oceans as salt water. Two percent of the earth’s water is stored as fresh water in glaciers, ice caps, and snowy mountain ranges. That leaves only one percent of the earth’s water available to us for our daily water supply needs.  Here is additional information from the EPA on this important resource:  https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2015-08/documents/mgwc-ww-intro.pdf  (Mr. Timothy Langley 96 CEG/CEIEC, 882-7658)

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VOLUNTEER! The no-kill animal rescue shelter, located at 683 Range Rd, is in need of volunteers ages 16 or older to commit to one shift a week (2 hours) to care for animals relinquished from the local area. The care involves either cats or dogs, and duties vary between the species. Shifts are 0700-0900 or 1600-1800, every day--rain or shine. To volunteer, contact Pet Welfare, Tue-Sat, 0900-1300, (850) 678-5066; email petwelfare@embarqmail.com; or visit http://www.petwelfare.net/ for an application.

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https://emeraldcoast.toastmastersclubs.org/

Practice and Master Public Speaking!

We meet every Wednesday 11:30-12:30 at Education Building 251, Rm 122 Eglin AFB, FL

We provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/EmeraldCoastToastmasters

https://www.toastmasters.org/myhome

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iFALCON COMPUTER SUPPORT TEAM NEEDS VOLUNTEERS at Bob Hope Village

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iFALCON COMPUTER SUPPORT TEAM NEEDS VOLUNTEERS at Bob Hope Village

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iFALCON is looking for knowledgeable IT professionals with a passion for fixing computer/tech problems (i.e. PCs, laptops, printers, Wi-Fi) for the residents of the Air Force Enlisted Village (AFEV) aka Bob Hope Village (BHV).  IT certifications are desirable but are not required. This is a great way to hone your skills while meeting folks from an awesome generation!  (If you're friends & family "computer guy" then this is for you!)  Volunteers are expected to do at least 1 Tech Support visit each month on Saturdays for ~3 hours organized by designated Team Leads.   Contact Mr. Mark Olsen, mark.olsen.9@us.af.mil (preferred) or 883-4549 (leave voicemail).

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SCUBA Diving Certification & Experiences

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SCUBA Diving Certification & Experiences

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The Eglin Outdoor Recreation Center has partnered with Discovery Dive World of Valparaiso to provide SCUBA diving certification courses, as well as one-time SCUBA diving experiences — available at exclusively discounted prices for Eglin’s DoD personnel and families!

Open to All with Base Access

All DOD-Affiliated

Ages 10+

VISIT: https://eglin96fss.com/outdoorrec/scuba/

for more information

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BINGO! at The Bayview - Every Wednesday!!!

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BINGO! at The Bayview - Every Wednesday!!!

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Baview Event Center, Building 10870 1018 Boatner Road Baview Event Center, Building 10870 1018 Boatner Road, Eglin Air Force Base, FL, United States

Your Wednesdays Just Got More Exciting with BINGO at the Bayview! Get ready for the BINGO experience you know and love! Your favorite weekly tradition continues its celebrated run at the Bayview Community Center on Eglin Air Force Base!

This isn’t just BINGO; it’s the ultimate adults-only (18+) night out.

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AMP Night! at Legends - Friday, August 14 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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AMP Night! at Legends - Friday, August 14 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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Legends Sports Grill is hosting “AMP Night!” — which stands for “Amateur Musician Performance.” This free-play jam session is open to all Eglin musicians who can bring their own instrument. All types and styles are welcome! All music lovers with base access are invited to join us as the audience. Admission is FREE! Legends will be open with food and beverages available for purchase. Come out for good eats, cool beats, and a really rockin’ good time!

NOTE: Performers must provide microphones and amps along with their own musical instruments.

To get in the lineup to perform at Legends Sports Grill, SIGN UP HERE!

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Treasure & Treachery: A Murder Mystery Dinner - Friday, August 7 @ 6:00 pm

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Treasure & Treachery: A Murder Mystery Dinner - Friday, August 7 @ 6:00 pm

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Avast, Mateys! — There is foul play afoot on the high seas as Legends Sports Grill hosts an audience-interactive Murder Mystery, performed by Improbable Cause Mystery Theatre.

Attendees are invited to enjoy a pasta buffet and salad bar open throughout the evening, featuring Chicken Parmesan and Grilled Chicken Alfredo, plus sides and soft drinks.

Following your hearty meal, make ready your best detective skills as a colorful crew of scallywags enlists your help in solving a murder most puzzling! — even for a plunderous party of pirates. Inspect the evidence, interrogate the suspects, and follow the clues to your own conclusions in this fun-filled and family-friendly case of buccaneer barbarism.

Tickets are $25 per person and may be purchased at Legends Sports Grill or at the Eglin ITT office. Ticket price includes the dinner and show. Buffet opens at 6 PM and the mystery begins at 6:30 PM. The Legends bar will be open for additional beverage purchases.*

This event is open to all Eglin personnel with base access. All ages are welcome, but parental discretion is advised due to subject matter and thematic elements.

Admission is limited to 83 attendees, so get your tickets now before that ship has sailed!

*(Ages 21+ with valid ID. Not included in ticket price. Please drink responsibly.)

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The 53rd Wing Public Affairs office is launching an Official Photo Refresh Campaign to provide 53rd Wing members stationed on Eglin AFB an opportunity to update their official studio photo.

Maintaining current official photos helps ensure members are prepared for future requirements such as biographies, award and recognition packages, promotion and development opportunities, leadership announcements, official publications, and other Air Force mission needs. Conducting these sessions on a scheduled basis also allows Public Affairs to provide this support more efficiently than responding to individual requests throughout the year.

Please share this opportunity with your Airmen. While there is no requirement to participate, members who do not have a recent official photo or would benefit from updating theirs are encouraged to participate.

To streamline scheduling, each squadron has been assigned a dedicated photo day:

29th TES – 6 August

85th TES – 14 August

28th TES – 20 August

A Staff and OFP CTF – 27 August

Members are encouraged to coordinate with their unit leadership to attend on their squadron’s designated day. If a member is unable to attend their assigned session due to mission requirements or leave, please coordinate with the 53rd Wing Public Affairs office to arrange an alternate appointment.

Location: Bldg. 1, second floor, Rm 201C

Hours: 1230 to 1530

Members should report in the appropriate uniform with applicable grooming standards met.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the 53rd Wing Public Affairs office at christian.conrad@us.af.mil.